After teasing a new “Camp Mode” feature earlier this week, Rivian has rolled out its latest software update to include the new function along with a bunch of cool features to try out during the long holiday weekend. Check it out footage from Rivian below.. More…
Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead of disparage them), Aptera the hyper aerodynamic solar car reopening investments, and more. More…
Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. More…
US: Ford BEV Sales Quadrupled In August 2022
The demand for Ford electric vehicles is tremendous with over 7,800 orders for the Mach-E in just one month. More…
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. More…
MV Agusta’s LXP Is A Top-Shelf E-Gravel Bike For Those With Deep Pockets
It’s part of MV Agusta’s Lucky Explorer range of premium two-wheelers. More…
Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?
Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an EV automaker. Following news earlier this week in which the EV laggards laid out an $5.6 billion investment plan to build batteries, Toyota is already making moves to convert two engine and powertrain plants near its Japanese headquarters to produce EV batteries instead. More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.69.1 Navigate Twisty Lombard Street
As you’ll see in the video clips, the FSD Beta system handles the famous road much better than it did in the past. More…
Ford Recalls Some 2022 Mustang Mach-E SUVs For Axles That May Break
Ford says the electric crossover’s axle half-shafts could break under load. More…
CSC RX1E electric motorcycle coming to US riders, hitting 80 MPH for under $8,000
The Azusa, California-based motorcycle dealer CSC Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle: the CSC RX1E.. More…
Smart #1 Brabus Debuts, Skoda Vision 7S Concept Premieres
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Does Toyota’s plan to convert engine plants into battery factories signal a stronger EV shift?
Earlier this week, Toyota announced a $5.6 billion investment plan to produce batteries for fully electric vehicles in Japan and the U.S. That includes a $2.5 billion expansion of a North Carolina battery factory barely under construction, adding capacity for EV batteries and very likely suggesting a future commitment to U.S.-built electric… More…
Volkswagen’s new CEO lays out plans to boost EV transition on his first day
On his first official day taking over the reins of Europe’s largest automaker, VW’s new CEO Oliver Blume announced his plans to double down on electric vehicles. In an internal interview, Blume says Volkswagen will accelerate its EV transition as consumers increasingly prefer electric models. More…
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore EV Fully Revealed In New Video
The electric version of the GranTurismo isn’t expected to go on sale until 2023. More…
Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW
Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. More…
AXA Insurance Company Issues Apology For Staged Tesla Battery Fire
The company regrets that its crash tests may have given people a bad impression of EVs, but then adds negative stats in its letter. More…
Honda, Toyota, EV Sales And California Leads: EV News Sep 2, 2022
It’s the end of the week, which means it’s time for a recap of some compelling EV news you can share. More…
Tesla Model 3 And Y: Two Of Most Common Luxury Cars For US Auto Loans
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 have the most loan queries made on LendingTree’s platform. More…
Volkswagen’s Elli connects to &Charge services
Porsche spin-off &Charge, a company offering loyalty points for EV drivers in Europe, has a new client in Elli. The business signs responsible for charging and energy-related services within the Volkswagen Group. The cooperation with &Charge will benefit EV drivers across the VW portfolio. Services of &Charge work similar to other loyalty programmes – think […] More…
Mercedes-Benz Reveals US Pricing For The EQS SUV
The MSRP starts at $104,400 and it’s expected to get 285-305 miles of EPA range. More…
