This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk selling part of his stake in Tesla (TSLA), some Tesla Semi news, Rivian going public, and more. More…
Tesla owner claims first Full Self-Driving Beta crash in strange NTHSA complaint
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) complaint, a Tesla Model Y owner claims that he was involved in a crash while using the Full Self-Driving Beta, which would be the first reported FSD Beta accident. More…
Elon Musk Says True Tests Lie Ahead For Rivian
“High production and breakeven cash flow” – that’s what matters. More…
Lordstown Endurance Delayed Until Q3 2022, Plant Sold To Foxconn
The company reports net losses of $95.8 million and starts building a fleet of 100 pre-production pickups. More…
Toyota Refuses To Commit To Climate Pledge
The Japanese manufacturer believes the world as a whole is not yet ready for zero-emissions vehicles. More…
Rivian R1T: First Impressions, Tons Of Eye Candy, Is This Love?
If you didn’t already fall in love with the R1T, you may have no choice after watching this video. More…
Subaru Solterra Debut, Rivian’s IPO Success, Kia Concept EV9 Teased
Episode 84. More…
Analysis: Tesla Model S Plaid’s Brakes Compared To Porsche Taycan
The Tesla Model S Plaid accelerates quicker than its brakes, which is uncommon among production cars. More…
Geely looks to emulate Rivian with new premium electric pickup brand
Chinese automotive conglomerate Geely is reportedly spinning off a pickup truck business from its commercial EV division. Geely is working to release an all-electric pickup in the second half of next year that may very well someday compete against nascent US automaker Rivian. More…
Porsche hints at Taycan GTS and Sport Turismo GTS launch at LAAS
Five new Porsche models will be unveiled in Los Angeles, but of course, we’re only interested in the two Taycan EV variants that will be a highlight of Porsche’s growing electric portfolio. Will we finally see the Taycan GTS models we’ve all been jonesing for?. More…
Tesla updates made-in-China Model Y with slightly longer range, but significantly slower acceleration
Tesla has updated the base version of its made-in-China Model Y – giving it a little more range, but also making it significantly slower to accelerate. More…
GM and EVgo step up fast-charging network to ease urban EV ownership, electric ride hailing
The charging network EVgo has already planned, with a partnership with General Motors, to effectively triple the size of EVgo’s charging network by 2025. This week that project was given an upgrade, with plans to build 500 more than the original target of 2,750 charging stalls. With a total of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls by that time, EVgo… More…
I tested Radio Flyer’s first electric bike, and it’s even more fun than their red wagons!
Remember the good old days of your childhood, yanking your siblings around in a little red wagon or racing it down the hill like a rocket ship? I definitely do, and so when the original little red wagon company Radio Flyer announced that they were getting into electric bicycles earlier this summer, I was hot to trot for a test ride. Now that I’ve spent several days testing the Flyer M880 midtail cargo e-bike, here are my thoughts on this interesting new addition to the e-bike landscape. More…
Tesla Launches Free Enhanced Autopilot 30-Day Trial In China
Tesla isn’t offering FSD Beta yet outside the US, so it’s teasing owners in China with free EAP. More…
Tesla Updates Model Y Offer In China
The base version is no longer “Standard Range.” it’s also slower and estimated delivery time slips to Q1 2022. More…
Ford Mach-E GT Pickup Rendering Would Be A Great Electric Ute
Maybe Ford will make this body style specifically for Australia where pickups based on sporty vehicles were popular. More…
How To Follow The Third Round Of The Le Mans Virtual Series By Motorsport Games, Kicking Off This Weekend On November 13
After an action-packed first two rounds, drivers will take on the long challenge of Nordschleife on Saturday at 7:30 AM ET. More…
Ola reported to be working on electric motorcycles and lower-cost electric scooter
Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters are already selling like hotcakes, but that doesn’t mean the nascent electric scooter manufacturer is slowing down. The company is reportedly working on developing a follow-on lower-cost electric scooter as well as an electric motorcycle. More…
Hummer EV Might Spawn Military Version, Prototype Coming In 2022
It won’t look like the Hummer, but the two will share a platform and major components. More…
US: New Base Tesla Model S/X Are Now Expected In March Of 2023
With the bigger wheel option, the waiting time will be shorter – “just” one year (November 2022). More…
