This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Supercharger V4, Tesla FSD Beta 10.69, Ford putting pressure on dealers over EVs, and more. More…
A little-known investor put more money in Tesla (TSLA) than Elon Musk himself
A little-known investor has poured more money into Tesla (TSLA) than Elon Musk himself, and now he is reaping the rewards with a position worth billions of dollars. More…
World’s largest auto parts supplier moves to support the industry’s transition to EVs
Bosch, the world’s largest auto parts supplier, revealed a series of new solutions to support the auto industry’s transition to electric. The German manufacturing giant seems to be lightening up to the idea of EVs as the future of mobility.. More…
Veo Introduces The Apollo, An Urban Two-Seater Electric Bike
The Chicago-based company has efficient micromobility in mind. More…
Allego and Shell Recharge again raise charging prices
In Europe, Allego announced a further price increase for its charging stations on 7 October – although the previous price round only took place on 1 September. Shell Recharge is already increasing its rates at the end of the month. Allego says it is forced to adjust its tariffs again due to rising electricity prices […] More…
Allego and Shell Recharge raise charging prices
In Europe, Allego announced a further price increase for its charging stations on 7 October – although the previous price round only took place on 1 September. Shell Recharge is already increasing its rates at the end of the month. Allego says it is forced to adjust its tariffs again due to rising electricity prices […] More…
GM retools and expands component plant in Indiana
In the USA, General Motors has announced it will invest $491 million in its Marion Metal Center in Indiana to supply electric vehicle production at GM assembly plants across the country. Stamping operations produced in Indiana are increasingly being used in the company’s electric models. The investment will go towards the purchase and installation of […] More…
Ford Reforming Its Dealership Model, Aptera Gamma Full Debut
Episode 128. More…
Scientists Deploy AI To Optimize Charging Curve For 10-Minute Top Up
They have come up with a new charging protocol created using computer models. More…
Watch GAC’s Aion V Charge From 30 To 80 Percent In 10 Minutes
There’s more: a new battery currently under development will halve that time when it launches in China in just a few months. More…
Pepper Motion converts Actros semis and Skoda buses
The German commercial vehicle conversion company Pepper Motion has announced that the electrified Mercedes-Benz Actros MP5 will be available in series production quality from 2023. The company has also concluded an important agreement in Eastern Europe with Skoda Group to convert diesel buses to electric. For the Actros conversion, Pepper Motion is offering the MP5 […] More…
Will Tesla Add Radar Back Into Its EVs As Part Of Hardware 4?
There’s no way to know for sure. but it seems strange that radar would make a return to Tesla’s online parts catalog. More…
Rampini presents H2 fuel cell bus & 2 small electric buses
The Italian bus maker Rampini has just presented the first hydrogen fuel cell bus manufactured entirely in Italy. The Italian manufacturer is also presenting two new purely battery-electric models. Rampini’s hydrogen fuel cell bus Hydron is eight metres long and offers space for up to 48 passengers with a range of 450 kilometres. The hydrogen […] More…
Rapini presents H2 fuel cell bus & 2 small electric buses
The Italian bus maker Rampini has just presented the first hydrogen fuel cell bus manufactured entirely in Italy. The Italian manufacturer is also presenting two new purely battery-electric models. Rapini’s hydrogen fuel cell bus Hydron is eight metres long and offers space for up to 48 passengers with a range of 450 kilometres. The hydrogen […] More…
Watch BMW’s new ‘Mad Max’ electric Dune Taxi climb some of the tallest sand dunes known to man
You won’t want to miss this one. BMW Middle East released a video teasing a new electric dune taxi that looks as if it came straight out of Mad Max. The Dune Taxi electric prototype is shown racing across the streets and sand dunes in Abu Dhabi.. More…
Startup Called Potential Motors Reveals Small $136,600 Overlanding EV
It looks cool and capable but is quite small and has a relatively low range. More…
My Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a fail
I went on my first test drive of Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69.2, the latest big FSD software update, and unfortunately, it was a fail. More…
China: Tesla Cuts Estimated Delivery Time Of Model 3/Model Y Again
The cars can be now delivered in just a few weeks. More…
Chevrolet To Begin EV Marketing Campaign Via NFL Football
There’s no question that GM is touting its electric future like none other, and Chevy already has a reputation for producing EVs. More…
Canadian Leader Meeting Automaker In California: Tesla Gigafactory?
Tesla has already been in talks with Ontario officials about a potential Gigafactory in Canada. More…
