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…
Ola Electric presents first scooter model
The Indian manufacturer Ola Electric has presented its new electric scooter, which will be available in two variants (S1 and S1 Pro). Unlike their predecessors, the two new models are not only made for the Indian market but will also be exported to other countries. Both models have an output of 8.5 kW but can […] More…
Hyzon to deliver 85 H2 trucks to Europe by year’s end
Hyzon Motors has started delivering its first fuel cell trucks to European customers. The company is also preparing to launch its first customer trials in the US. Hyzon Motors plans to deliver a total of 85 fuel cell trucks by the end of this year. The fast-growing company made the announcement during its second quarter […] More…
Faurecia acquires majority stake in Hella electronics
The French automotive supplier Faurecia has acquired a 60 per cent stake in the German lighting and electronics specialist Hella. The two companies aim to expand their market positions together, particularly in key growth areas such as electromobility. By combining their activities, Faurecia and Hella will become the seventh-largest automotive supplier worldwide. After taking over […] More…
Watch Tesla Model X’s Open Falcon Wing Door Smashes Into Bus
This is how driving with open doors ends. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Patent Shows Sharply Bent Windshield, Glass Dash
Tesla says it can create windshields with very aggressive feature lines, impossible to replicate using conventional methods. More…
Mercedes’ Nyck de Vries is Formula E World Champion
In their second season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Mercedes-EQ team have scored two world champion titles. Nyck de Vries took the drivers’ title after the season finale in Berlin, while his Mercedes-EQ team also secured the world championship title for teams. Even so, the future of the Mercedes works team […] More…
Ola shocks with beautiful, high tech 70 mph electric scooters the entire world needs to see
Ola Electric teased its upcoming electric scooter for months, and has finally delivered over the weekend with the big unveil. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro models were just announced, showing off high tech features, best-in-class performance and shockingly low prices More…
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update, don’t hold your breath for download button
Tesla has started pushing a new software update for its Full Self-Driving Beta program More…
BYD Delivers First Electric Cars To Customers In Norway
1,500 Blade Battery-powered Tang SUVs to be sold this year. More…
Ioniq 5 Takes Hyundai Plug-in Sales To New Record In July 2021
Plug-ins accounted for 8.5% of the total Hyundai global sales. More…
