EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network. More…
Electrify America announces new solar energy farm that can generate up to 75 MW per hour
EV charging network Electrify America has announced the start of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with renewable energy developer Terra-Gen to build a sustainable solar farm in Southern California. The project, named “Electrify America Solar Glow 1,” is estimated to produce enough solar power annually to more than offset any energy delivered on the current EV charging network. More…
Volvo issues recall for the XC40 Recharge in the USA
More than 5,300 units of the all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge produced between 8 September 2020 and 13 August 2021 are being recalled in the US. Water could enter a wiring harness, cause corrosion in the accelerator pedal’s internal circuitry and distort signals from the pedal. Possible consequences include unintended acceleration or loss of drive. Volvo […] More…
Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph
Tesla has started to push a new software update to increase the top speed limit of Autopilot for vehicles with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph. More…
Bentley’s First EV Will Pack Up To 1,400 HP, Do 0-60 In 1.5 Seconds
If that’s too brutal, customers will have the option of a slower 0-60 mph setting of 2.7 seconds. More…
Rivian Seat Supply Issue Raises Questions Over Amazon Electric Van Production
The EV startup is now reportedly negotiating with its seat supplier after the former filed a lawsuit after the latter reportedly doubled prices. More…
2023 BMW XM Spotted With No Camouflage Looking Like The Concept
The first ever dedicated modern M model is as striking as ever, will surely split opinions. More…
VW ID. Buzz Starts At €64,581 In Germany, ID. Buzz Cargo At €54,430
The prices are for the base short-wheelbase models and include Germany’s 19% VAT; the environmental rebate shaves €7,500 off. More…
Ukraine is now using these 200 mile range electric bikes with NLAW rockets to take out Russian tanks
Ukrainian electric motorbike company Delfast has seen its electric bikes used for some vastly diverse tasks, such as breaking Guinness World Records and outfitting Mexican police. But their latest use though is perhaps the bikes’ most important mission yet: helping Ukrainian soldiers strike a David vs Goliath blow against Russia’s barbaric invasion of its country. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 17, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Automakers lobbying toward climate catastrophe, production goals won’t meet
Major automakers are currently on track to fail to meet necessary climate goals to keep the world under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, according to a new report by InfluenceMap.. More…
Elon Musk announces ‘Tesla AI Day #2’ with ‘many cool updates’
Elon Musk announced today that Tesla is going to hold a new “AI Day” during which it will release “many cool updates.” The event will be held on August 19. More…
A California car dealership follows Tesla’s lead by selling solar alongside EVs
Capistrano Volkswagen/Mazda, a car dealership in San Juan Capistrano, California, has partnered with San Diego-based solar and battery installation company Stellar Solar to offer EV customers solar, battery storage, and EV connectivity to power their cars with clean energy. More…
Overair is the latest eVTOL company working to bring urban air mobility to Los Angeles
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Overair announced a partnership with Urban Movement Labs (UML) to help expedite urban air mobility (UAM) in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The partnership is one of several with UML to collaborate with the city of Los Angeles to eventually implement eVTOL technology. More…
Genesis releases pricing for GV60 electric SUV: starts at $58,890 with 248 miles of range
Genesis has released pricing and specs for the GV60 electric SUV coming to the United States this summer. It starts at $58,890 with 248 miles of range on a single charge. More…
Genesis GV60 To Come With 3 Years Of Free Charging On The Electrify America Network
Unlimited 30-minute charging sessions. More…
Motional begins autonomous Uber Eats deliveries in California using IONIQ 5 EVs
Following a partnership announced in late 2021, Motional has begun end-to-end food deliveries for Uber Eats in Southern California using its autonomous IONIQ 5 robotaxi EVs. The pilot program marks the first autonomous deliveries for Motional’s robotaxis and the first autonomous vehicles used on the Uber Eats network. More…
Mercedes-Benz taps Sila to produce next-gen anodes for upcoming EQG electric G-Wagon
Building off its 2019 investment in battery materials company Sila, Mercedes-Benz announced a supply agreement to incorporate the former’s silicon anode chemistry into batteries to offer extended range to the upcoming G-Class which includes an electric G-Wagon.. More…
BeTriton Is A Wonderful Amphibious E-Trike That’s Ready For Adventure
A three-in-one electric trike, camper, and boat. More…
Maine’s first electric public transit buses hit the road in Portland
Maine’s first electric public transit vehicles – four Proterra ZX5 35-foot buses – went into service on the streets of Portland yesterday.. More…
