Elon Musk has commented on Rivian’s effort to build a second electric vehicle factory in the US. Tesla’s CEO wisely suggested that they get their first factory working first More…
Watch robots test-drive a Mach-E under extreme conditions at Ford’s Weather Factory
Ford has shared test-drive footage of its Mustang Mach-E facing extreme weather conditions with a newly hired driver, a robot. The footage comes from Ford’s state-of-the-art Weather Factory in Germany and shows the new robots performing driving test simulations under extreme heat and high altitude, many of which human drivers cannot easily manage More…
EUNORAU Spectre S review: legally bombed (downhill)
EUNORAU, the makers of electric bikes both large and larger, is blazing a new trail for both its customers and its company. The Spectre S is its new flagship electric bike, built to rocket up rough terrain and bomb down with equal grace. As the company’s first foray into a new segment of the industry, there are improvements to be had, but this solid freshman entry should catch the eye of the varsity team More…
Chevy Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, like GMC Hummer EV
General Motors on Wednesday confirmed that its upcoming Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, as well as gigantic 24-inch wheels, in its production form. Chevrolet released a video that shows the truck turning with both the front and rear wheels turning in the opposite direction to reduce the truck’s turning circle… More…
Save $398 on RYOBI’s 75Ah electric riding mower, string trimmer, blower, more in New Green Deals
It’s time to cash in on up to $400 in savings when you pick up RYOBI electric lawn gear to tackle tough chores around the house. 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…
US Senate puts $40,000 cap on price of electric cars that qualify for EV tax credit ahead of reform
The US Senate has voted to approve a non-binding resolution setting a $40,000 threshold on the price of electric cars that would be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit More…
Rivian is targeting Texas for second electric truck factory
The electric vehicle maker Rivian is reportedly focusing on Texas—and the Fort Worth area—for its second electric vehicle factory, codenamed Project Tera. According to Bloomberg, citing documents it obtained as part of an economic presentation made Tuesday, the Rivian factory might potentially create 7,500 jobs by 2027 and would be… More…
GM teases Chevy Silverado electric pickup with 4-wheel steering
GM has released a first official teaser for its upcoming Chevy Silverado electric pickup More…
EGEB: Microsoft to buy 430MW of solar power from Ørsted in Texas
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Report: Nissan is considering a compact electric pickup
Nissan is considering a compact electric pickup truck, according to a recent Automotive News report. While such a vehicle seems far from reality, it would give Nissan something different for the emerging electric-truck market. The automaker is merely studying the idea of a compact pickup, according to the report, which cited anonymous sources… More…
Tesla files to produce 5 more versions of Model Y at Gigafactory Shanghai, some for export
Tesla has filed with the Chinese government to produce five more versions of the Model Y electric SUV at Gigafactory Shanghai More…
Motional to begin robotaxi testing with Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Los Angeles
Driverless tech company Motional announced the expansion of its West Coast operations, including public road testing of its next-generation robotaxi in Los Angeles under an agreement with Lyft. Motional has also opened a Bay Area office for Compute Design More…
First look at Tesla’s new vision-based Autopark feature
Tesla has started updating its Autopark feature with its new Tesla Vision computer vision system, which now powers Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving Beta More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 10, 2021
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…
Ford delays Mach E orders by 6 weeks due to chip shortage, gives 250kWh free charging
Ford has sent out an email to future Mach-E owners warning of a six-week delay in delivery times for orders produced or scheduled between July 5 and October 1. To compensate affected customers, Ford will provide an additional 250kWh (about 700 miles) worth of complimentary charging to affected owners More…
Audi Skysphere electric sports car concept shows a flexible future enabled by autonomous driving
In coordination with Monterey Car Week, Audi has revealed an electric roadster concept called Skysphere. This flexible concept is the first of three “sphere” concepts, with the Grandsphere and Urbansphere to follow. As Audi teased last month, all three are developed by Audi’s Artemis team, which took form in 2020 and aims to… More…
Audi’s new Skysphere concept is two cars in one
Audi invited us out to LA for a first look at their new Skysphere concept, which they will be showing at Pebble Beach this week. The car, while only a concept so far, gives us a glimpse into the future of Audi design and engineering, and we’re seriously here for it More…
Tesla apologizes for new Model S delays, but some worrying things are going on
Tesla has apologized to Model S buyers who are experiencing significant delays without communication More…
Gotrax XR Elite electric scooter lets you sustainably ride around town at $390, more in New Green Deals
If you’re in the market for a new way to get around town without using a gas-powered car or person-powered bike, then the Gotrax XR Elite electric scooter deal we found today could be the solution to your problems. It travels at up to 15.5MPH for a maximum of 18.6 miles on a single charge, and right now is down $110 from its normal going rate. 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…
Biden wants union-made, US-built electric cars: This is the only one available today
Why was Tesla left out last week? That question became something of a distraction on Thursday, when President Biden announced tighter emissions rules and more electric vehicles in the near future, framed in the context of more manufacturing jobs and the made-in-America laser focus that’s been a hallmark of his. White House press secretary… More…
