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New Land Rover Defender Challenges Tesla-Swapped Classic Off-Road
Beta Testers Get Tesla FSD V9.2, Musk Shares Tech Release Notes
FSD version 9.2 allows the advanced driver-assist system to navigate through inner-city streets in a safer and more confident manner. More…
Here’s Elon Musk’s 5-Step Protocol For Successful Engineering
Whether or not you’re an Elon Musk fan, his huge success and impact are difficult to underplay. More…
US Opens Formal Safety Probe Into Tesla Autopilot
It seems it was really only a matter of time. More…
Tesla Autopilot is being investigated by NHTSA over 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it’s opening an investigation into Tesla Autopilot over its possible involvement in 11 crashes with emergency and first responder vehicles More…
World’s largest solar-powered battery system is now 75% complete
The Florida Power and Light (FPL) Company’s Manatee Energy Storage Center, the world’s largest solar-powered battery system capable of powering Walt Disney World for around seven hours, is now 75% complete More…
Off-Road Tesla Model 3 Won’t Supercharge, Loses Bumper In Water
This lifted Model 3 was built by Grind Hard Plumbing Co with the help of Rich Rebuilds and his Electrified Garage to go off-road. More…
5 Best Parts To Buy For The Tesla Model 3 On eBay Motors
eBay Motors has what you need to personalize and upgrade your EV. More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Compared To Mercedes Drive Pilot
Tesla’s FSD has a long way to go, but it seems much further along than systems from other automakers. More…
Norwegian public authorities limited to EVs from 2022
The Norwegian government is considering a new directive that would require most new vehicle purchases by public authorities to be electric from 1 January 2022. The proposal will now be subject to a three-month period for consultations and comments before it can come into force. If the regulation is adopted in its current form, public […] More…
US safety regulator NHTSA opens Tesla Autopilot probe
The NHTSA has opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles, Reuters reported Monday. The probe covers an estimated 765,000 vehicles from model years 2014 to 2021, including Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y EVs, according to the report. The agency said that since January 2018… More…
German police orders 215 ID.3 as emergency vehicles
The Lower Saxony state police have ordered a total of 215 VW ID.3 as emergency vehicles. In addition, the police will add another 175 PHEV models of the Passat to their existing fleet of 160 VW Passat GTE. According to Volkswagen, the Lower Saxony police force is the first authority in Germany to use purely […] More…
Single-Motor Mercedes EQS Drag Raced Against Dual-Motor Rivals
You can imagine things didn’t go well for the base version of Mercedes’ new luxury electric sedan. More…
Schaeffler to drop 800-volt performance electronics at the IAA
The supplier Schaeffler plans to present a range of eMobility solutions at the IAA Mobility. Schaeffler has now announced 800-volt power electronics for e-axle systems and a highly integrated thermal management system as a new product. The 800-volt power electronics are intended for applications in e-axles of “high-performance vehicles”. Specifically, the supplier states in the […] More…
Report: Normal, IL Among Finalists For Samsung SDI Battery Plant
A new lithium-ion battery factory for electric vehicles might be built next door to Rivian. More…
Brose heralds new thermal management system for IAA
The supplier Brose has announced that it will be presenting a holistic system for thermal management at the IAA Mobility in Munich. This is intended to actively control the heat distribution in the car and significantly increase the efficiency of electric vehicles. Brose does not yet provide details of the solution, but did give some […] More…
EGEB: Here are the 3 biggest trends in rooftop solar and battery storage
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
LG Energy Solution to source Australian nickel & cobalt
LG Energy Solution has concluded a binding long-term purchase agreement with Australian Mines for nickel and cobalt. The battery manufacturer thus secures access to 71,000 tonnes of nickel and 7,000 tonnes of cobalt for six years from the end of 2024. The South Korean manufacturer will purchase the entire production from Australian Mines Limited. According […] More…
Minimalist Mini Strip Concept Takes Sustainability Very Seriously
Fashion designer Paul Smith strips down Mini Cooper SE to the bare essentials, uses many recycled, environment-friendly materials. More…
US: Order Backlog For Tesla Model Y LR Is Full For 2021
Estimated delivery time (new orders) for base versions of all Tesla cars in the U.S. is now 2022. More…
