During Tesla’s Q1 2022 earnings call, Elon Musk was asked to share data that show progress with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program. Instead of sharing this data, however, the CEO suggested that people wanting to assess the progress of Tesla FSD should just “join the Beta,” which requires buying the controversial $12,000 package. More…
Elon Musk boldly says to join Tesla’s $12K FSD to find out how it is doing when asked to share data about progress
During Tesla’s Q1 2022 earnings call, Elon Musk was asked to share data that show progress with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program. Instead of sharing this data, however, the CEO suggested that people wanting to assess the progress of Tesla FSD should just “join the Beta,” which requires buying the controversial $12,000 package. More…
Lincoln presents electric vehicle concept ‘Star’
Ford’s Lincoln brand has shown a preview of its future design language with the Star Concept. Lincoln also officially announced four electric vehicle models by 2026 and aims to have more than half of its sales in BEVs by the middle of the decade. The brand intends to maintain its “Quiet Flight” philosophy for particularly […] More…
CEO And Design Boss Show Off 2023 BMW i7 And What Makes It Unique
This official launch presentation reveals all the things that make the i7 unique. More…
Mercedes rumoured to release more EQE versions from June
After Mercedes-Benz opened the order books for the first two variants of the EQE in March, there is now information on further EQE versions. Among them is not only the second AMG version, but also the entry-level engine. The manufacturer has published technical data for the EQE 500 4MATIC, for which the sales release should […] More…
Tesla Expects To Make 1.5 Million Vehicles In 2022
That’s despite the fact that Giga Shanghai has been closed for almost a month and Giga Berlin and Giga Texas are only starting to ramp. More…
Tesla Will Build Model Y In Austin With Both 4680 And 2170 Cells
This is likely because the company cannot produce as many structural battery packs featuring 4680 cells as needed to meet demand. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 20, 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…
Up close with the Lincoln Star concept: Smoother styling, new platform for brand’s future EVs
Lincoln is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week—not of the company’s founding in 1917 but its acquisition by Ford five years later. As a part of those festivities, Lincoln is also unveiling a new electric vehicle prototype, the Star concept, although the company’s future electrification plans remain a bit murky. Lincoln… More…
Lincoln debuts Star SUV Concept, promises four new luxury EVs by 2026
Following a shadowy teaser video earlier this month, Lincoln has officially unveiled a new all-electric SUV concept called the Star. During the global debut event in Los Angeles this evening, Lincoln shared its future electrification plans, explaining the Star Concept represents the brand’s vision for three Lincoln EVs arriving by 2025 and a fourth in 2026. A source close to the matter also let us know some of the new EV models Lincoln has planned. More…
Lincoln Star Concept Shines Bright, Previews Constellation Of EVs
Future Lincoln production EVs will take inspiration from the Star Concept; there will be four of them by 2026. More…
Tesla starts 2022 with record profits
Tesla has presented their business figures for the first quarter of 2022. Tesla achieved a surplus of 3.32 billion euros. While the production stop in Shanghai at the end of the quarter prevented better results, it is only likely to show its full effect in Q2. Between the beginning of January and the end of […] More…
Ford sells 750 E-Transit cargo vans to Penske Truck Leasing
Reading, Pennsylvania-headquartered Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans and is taking delivery of the first of those EVs in the next several weeks. This follows Penske’s successful pilot of the EVs in late 2022. More…
Audi shares new extra-thicc urbansphere concept described as a ‘lounge on wheels’
Audi has unveiled its third EV in its sphere concept series, the latest arriving as the German automaker’s largest to date. The Audi urbansphere concept offers a glimpse into a future of electric mobility in which our vehicles are more of a lounge, or “mobile office,” than a mere vessel for transportation. More…
Elon Musk releases more details on Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi electric car: ‘will cost less per mile than bus ticket’
Elon Musk released more details on Tesla’s upcoming dedicated robotaxi electric car that he announced at Cyber Rodeo earlier this month. More…
Uncle Sam wants you … to help launch geothermal energy pilot schemes
The US Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday issued a request for information (RFI) to support $84 million in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) pilot demonstration projects. It’s part of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which passed last year. More…
Tesla (TSLA) confirms its order rate surged after the Super Bowl
Tesla has confirmed that its order rate surged following this year’s Super Bowl, which featured many electric vehicle ads. These numbers show that the long-standing idea of “Tesla killers” doesn’t work and that the automaker actually benefits greatly from other automakers investing in electric vehicles. More…
Heybike Explore: Full-Sized Fun to Explore Your City [Video]
It’s a nice break to ride a bike that’s made for someone my size. The Heybike Explore lands in the middle of a popular segment for electric bikes, being equipped for comfort, commuting, and a dash of off-road. It’s honestly a lot of fun riding a bike that’s sized just right for papa-bear. More…
Tesla Q1 2022 Earnings Report: Beats Expectations Again
Another big quarter for Tesla is in the books. More…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2022 results: beats both revenue and profit expectations in record quarter
Tesla (TSLA) has released its financial results and shareholders letter for the first quarter of 2022 after market close today. More…
