This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck update, bringing back Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla’s first full-scale virtual power plant in the US, and more. More…
The world’s most powerful wind turbine will make its debut in Scotland
Spanish-German wind giant Siemens Gamesa has been awarded a firm order for 60 of its SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines, which will be installed at the 882-MW Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. It will be the first installation of the world’s most powerful wind turbine, which has 14.7 megawatts (MW) of capacity. More…
Tesla prepares to upgrade Gigafactory Shanghai to produce 21,000 EVs per week
Tesla is preparing to partly shut down Gigafactory Shanghai for a few weeks in order to upgrade the factory to a production capacity of 21,000 electric vehicles per week. More…
M2S Bikes Launches All-Terrain Cargo Electric Bicycle
This rugged electric all-rounder has a focus on utility. More…
GM Launches Plug And Charge Feature For Its Existing And Future EVs
Initially, it will be available at EVgo fast-charging stations, with more networks to follow. More…
Ford Ending Lease Buyouts For All Its Electric Vehicles In The US
Is the Blue Oval taking another page from the Tesla book? More…
Polestar 5 And Ford Pro SuperVan Debut At Goodwood, Nissan Leaf Pricing
Episode 116. More…
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept breaks record with 746-mile trip on a single charge
Records are meant to be broken, even if you are the one that set them. On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced the Vision EQXX electric car concept broke its own distance record after driving 746 miles on a single charge. The trip saw the EQXX drive from Stuttgart, Germany to Silverstone race track in the UK, and wrapped up the last bit of charge… More…
Einride Pod Cabless Truck Granted NHTSA Approval For US Roads
The Swedish freight technology startup will conduct a public road pilot in Tennessee in Q3 2022 with its self-driving electric truck. More…
Polestar completes SPAC merger and begins trading on nasdaq under ticker $PSNY
Months after initially announcing plans for a combined merger with Gores Guggenheim, Inc, Swedish EV automaker Polestar has successfully completed the task and has listed on the nasdaq under ticker symbol $PSNY, beginning today. More…
Citroen My Ami EV Buggy Sells Out In 18 Minutes
Granted, they didn’t build that many of them, but it still shows strong demand for this little beachside runabout. More…
With in-wheel motors, Lightyear claims most efficient production powertrain in the world
The Lightyear 0 solar-assisted electric car will use in-wheel motors from Slovenia’s Elaphe as part of what Lightyear claims will be the most efficient powertrain in any production car. Lightyear announced the partnership with Elaphe earlier this month, claiming in a press release that the two companies work together to achieve “world-class… More…
Recall issued for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra
More than 5,000 examples of Toyota’s first electric model bZ4X and Subaru’s sister model Solterra are being recalled because of a serious safety problem. During sharp turns and sudden braking, the wheel hub bolts can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle. Because of the problem, the start of deliveries […] More…
Recall issued for the Toyota bZ4X and the Subaru Solterra
More than 5,000 examples of Toyota’s first electric model bZ4X and Subaru’s sister model Solterra are being recalled because of a serious safety problem: During sharp turns and sudden braking, the wheel hub bolts can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle. Because of the problem, the start of deliveries […] More…
GM & EVgo to expand Plug & Charge collaboration
General Motors is expanding its ongoing collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem. This will simplify the charging maps, memberships and payment options, according to the initiators. To take advantage of the new deal, drivers with an EVgo account, active OnStar connected services and the […] More…
2022 Rivian R1T Video Review: Breaking New Ground
With over 800 horsepower and three cargo areas, the R1T is a re-think of what a truck can be. More…
First voyage on the solar electric SILENT 60 yacht
After previously following and reporting on Silent Yachts, the solar-electric boat maker invited me down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to experience a cruise on the vessel for myself. The SILENT 60 yacht is a solar electric catamaran that represents the future of zero-emissions maritime travel and a mere stepping stone to the more advanced vessels Silent Yachts is already developing next. More…
Battery Recycling, DIY EVs &The First F-150 Lightning: EV News Jun 24, 2022
Check out our weekly dose of interesting EV-related stories you may have missed. More…
MG’s Facelifted MG5 EV Wagon Makes UK Debut At Goodwood
The refreshed electric wagon has been available since October 2021 in mainland Europe, but it is only now crossing the English Channel. More…
Ebusco receives first order from Sweden
Dutch electric bus and charging infrastructure manufacturer Ebusco has received its first order for the Swedish market. Public transport company Svealandstrafiken has signed a contract with Ebusco for 23 examples of the 18-metre-long Ebusco 3.0, to be delivered in the second half of 2023. Svealandstrafiken is owned by the regions of Västmanland and Örebro Län, […] More…
