Ford wants to increase its investments in electromobility again in order to convert more plants for the production of electric vehicles. In addition, Ford is reportedly considering spinning off part of its EV business into a separate company. Last year, Ford announced that it would increase its investment in electric mobility to more than 30 […] More…
Ford shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or loud, dirty generator
As Ford Motor Co. approaches first deliveries of its all electric F-150 Lightning this spring, it has shared new details regarding how future owners will soon be able to power their homes using the truck as a backup generator. Through a new partnership with Sunrun, F-150 Lightning customers will soon have a number of energy management solutions at their disposal through Ford or existing equipment. More…
Here’s How The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Will Light Up Your Home
Ford has released details about its partnership with Sunrun that enables the F-150 Lightning to power homes during grid outages. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning will team with home solar, bypass brownouts: Here’s how
The upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning will likely be the first electric truck—and the first U.S.-market electric vehicle—delivered with the ability to pinch-hit for the electrical grid during an electrical outage. How? The Lightning will be one of the first few models enabled for bidirectional charging, permitting it in the near… More…
Ford shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or dirty generator
As Ford Motor Co. approaches first deliveries of its all electric F-150 Lightning this spring, it has shared new details regarding how future owners will soon be able to power their homes using the truck as a backup generator. Through a new partnership with Sunrun, F-150 Lightning customers will soon have a number of energy management solutions at their disposal through Ford or existing equipment. More…
BMW i4 recall in the EU
Just a few months after BMW started delivering the i4, there is already a recall. An entry in the EU Commission’s Safety Gate shows that BMW i4 vehicles produced between 15 September and 30 November 2021 may not have any battery crash pads fitted. The reason for the i4 recall so shortly after its release, […] More…
Jaguar’s New Panthera Bespoke EV Platform Is Key To Upmarket Push
Will the first vehicle built on it be another crossover or an ultra-luxurious sedan? More…
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle Is A One-Off EV Itching To Go Ice Racing
Based on the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor with Performance Package, this unique car is built for maximum agility on snow and ice. More…
Polestar 2 Arctic Circle Is A One-Off EV That Wants To Go Rallying
Based on the Polestar 2 Long range Dual motor with Performance Package, this unique car is built for maximum agility on snow and ice. More…
Watch this one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ version of the Polestar 2 Long Range comfortably drift through snow and ice like its nothing
Swedish EV automaker Polestar recently gave a nod to its especially cold engineering environment by developing a special version of its Polestar 2 to analyze its dynamics in the Arctic. The one-off performance-oriented Polestar 2 was tested on snow and ice to help the team develop and fine-tune future EVs from the brand… it’s also cool as hell to watch.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 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…
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article
Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter. More…
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article
Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 2.27 Million In 2021
Tesla Model 3 was the most popular model, while Volkswagen Group captured the largest market share among automotive groups. More…
Electric Lexus RZ 450e Shows More Of Its Sleek Body In New Photos
Lexus International president Koji Sato says the electric crossover SUV will be fully unveiled this spring. More…
Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings
Tesla has launched a new ‘Charge Stats’ feature in its mobile app that gives owners more access to their charging information than ever and a clearer idea of savings compared to gas. More…
NIO Reports 9,652 EV Sales In January 2022
No five-digit result this time. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Reinforces NHTSA Recommendation
Tesla emphasizes its focus on safety, and in this case, it’s following NHTSA’s lead to keep people from getting injured. More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta Pull Off A Crazy And Assertive Maneuver
Tesla FSD Beta testers have noted that the technology is becoming much more aggressive, and here’s a perfect example. More…
An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers
A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that Arizona utility Salt River Project, which services most of the Phoenix metropolitan area, can be held liable for violating antitrust laws because it charged customers who own rooftop solar panels higher electricity rates. More…
