This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Cybertruck delay, the Model Y coming to Europe, and the proposed $40,000 price cap on electric cars to get the $7,500 tax credit More…
Watch Rimac Nevera Go Beyond Plaid: Sets New 1/4 Mile World Record
“That is unlike anything I ever have driven” – DragTimes More…
Review: The Furo X is a great folding electric bike, but not a perfect one
While most bike manufacturers like to claim their electric bikes are suitable for almost anything, it’s clear that the Furo X has a pretty distinct market in mind: City dwellers living in apartments More…
Einride partners with Bridgestone as its exclusive US EV tire supplier
Autonomous Class 8 EV developer Einride announced a partnership with Bridgestone to co-develop safer and more efficient solutions for commercial fleet EVs. Through the partnership, Bridgestone becomes the exclusive tire supplier to Einride’s electric and autonomous trucks in the US. In turn, Einride will provide trucks and digital services to Bridgestone’s logistic network to help electrify a majority of its transports by 2025 More…
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes to get the final government approval More…
DMV Evaluators Make It Impossible For Tesla Driver To Pass Driving Test
Due to the car’s tech, some examiners are failing Tesla drivers repeatedly over issues they aren’t even aware of. More…
Power your off-grid home or campsite with solar panel setups from $105, more in New Green Deals
Whether you’re planning on building an off-grid home or just want to power your campsite without running the generator, a solar panel is the great way to handle just that. Today’s New Green Deals is lead by a wide-ranging solar sale at Home Depot with panels and full setups from $105, so be sure to keep reading to find out how you can save. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
Tesla battery supplier CATL is raising $9 billion to accelerate production
CATL, a major battery manufacturer and one of Tesla’s main battery suppliers, is raising a whopping $9 billion to accelerate its production More…
How Formula E Is Taking Electric To The Next Level
Formula E already feeds electric technology from race to road, but with teams now working on next generation concepts, the series – and its influence in the electric road car revolution – is moving into overdrive. More…
Mini Strip electric concept shows simplicity is important to sustainability
A one-off Mini Concept that made its debut on Thursday explores an idea that cars, especially small urban electric cars like the Cooper SE, could be a lot simpler and thus more sustainable. Called the Mini Strip, the car is a collaboration with fashion designer and bicycle enthusiast Paul Smith, and “showcases inspirational ideas for a more… More…
Tesla Model Y electric SUVs spotted in Europe with odd ‘Not Model Y’ decal
A bunch of Tesla Model Y electric SUVs have been spotted in Europe sporting odd “Not Model Y” decals ahead of deliveries More…
Ford And SK Innovation’s Battery JV To Extend Into Europe
The 60 GWh battery plant is just the beginning of a much larger project. More…
Finally, A Teardrop Camper For EVs With A Giant Battery
It was only a matter of time before such a plan would become a reality. More…
Tesla’s Elon Musk Hopes To Make First Cars In Germany In October
“…if we are fortunate.” More…
According To Bloomberg, Gas Car Sales Have Already Peaked
While EVs still only make up a small percentage of cars on the road today, that’s quickly transitioning. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Turo Rental Races 900HP McLaren 600LT
It appears Brooks from DragTimes rented a Model S Plaid on Turo. High time for some racing fun. More…
Lordstown considers letting other manufacturers into their factories
The financially troubled electric car start-up Lordstown Motors has a new idea to raise fresh capital: The company could share its production facility with other carmakers. Lordstown is currently having “serious discussions with several potential partners” in this regard, Angela Strand, the company’s executive chair, told a conference call to discuss its latest quarterly results. […] More…
NatWest bank to install 600 chargers by 2023
The British National Westminster Bank (NatWest) wants to install 600 charging points at its locations by 2023. The charging points will also be available for use by the bank’s customers. The contract to supply the charging infrastructure goes to the Engie brand Equans. The company itself wants to convert its fleet to 300 electric vehicles. […] More…
Tesla says Tesla Semi electric truck’s weight is on point, and that’s crucial
Tesla made a rare comment about the Tesla Semi electric truck’s weight, which is going to be crucial to the success of the electric truck More…
Technotrans to deliver battery cooling systems for trains
Technotrans, the technology and services group based in Sassenberg in Münsterland, has been awarded two follow-up contracts in the field of electrified rail transport. More than 100 battery cooling systems are to go to two battery manufacturers, the order volume is in the seven-figure range. The products for the orders are customised solutions tailored to […] More…
