Volvo has been forced to cancel scores of Australian orders for its popular pure-electric XC40 Recharge SUVs, according to a report from The Driven. Volvo blamed the global semiconductor shortage and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic for the decision to cancel 166 Australian orders. Many global manufacturers have been hit by supply chain […] More…
Mahindra to use MEB components
Volkswagen and the Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra are exploring the use of MEB components in Mahindra’s new “Born Electric Platform”. A cooperation agreement that has now been concluded sets the framework for further evaluation of the collaboration. According to VW, the agreement contains binding rules for the evaluation phase as well as the non-binding scope […] More…
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update, and it’s a big one
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update with improvements based on over 250,000 training video clips from its fleet. More…
Kawasaki said it would launch 3 electric motorcycles this year, but leaked details show the first is just for kids
Kawasaki is a bit late to the electric motorcycle game, especially when compared to American motorcycle companies like Zero and Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire. That’s why the company’s promise late last year of three new electric motorcycles to be launched in 2022 was received with such excitement. But now we’re getting word that the first of those models may be a bit underwhelming, at least if you’re old enough to lace your own boots. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 18, 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…
GE launches the 3 MW Sierra onshore wind turbine just for North America
GE Renewable Energy yesterday announced the 3 megawatt (MW) Sierra, its newest onshore wind turbine platform that will only be sold in North America. More…
Honda teases Prologue EV alongside plans to hasten lumbering electrification strategy
Honda Motor Co. released a sketch of its upcoming Prologue electric SUV co-developed with GM – its first vehicle designed primarily using virtual reality visualization technology. Additionally, Honda shared an update to its EV sale strategy that includes three separate phases on its path to introduce 30 EVs globally by the end of the decade. More…
California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 37% In Q1 2022, Two Teslas At The Top
Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 were the most popular cars, far ahead of other models. More…
Juiced RipRacer review: This fun-sized fat tire electric bike hits 28 MPH in a nimble package
The descriptors “nimble” and “fat tire” rarely go together as well as they do with the Juiced RipRacer. This self-proclaimed fun-sized electric bike deftly combines the exhilaration of go-anywhere electric bikes with the convenience of small-format micromobility vehicles. More…
GM-based Prologue electric SUV teased: First volume Honda EV for US
Honda has released a sketch of its upcoming fully electric SUV, to be called Prologue and arriving in 2024. Honda points to the smooth design as representing “the clean, simple and timeless values of the global Honda design direction, together with a long wheelbase, shorter overhang and strong stance outfitted with a capable tire.” It… More…
Vok Bikes’ E-Cargo Bike Seeks To Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery
Ominva, the national mail service of Estonia, is using these nifty machines to sustainably deliver parcels and packages. More…
First 2024 Honda Prologue SUV Sketch Released, US EV Plans Detailed
The automaker says the Prologue’s front fascia features a strong hint of the Honda e, do you see it? More…
Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries
Tesla has significantly expanded its Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries, including the UK and Spain. More…
Tesla Model X Achieves 71% Of Its EPA Range While Towing Bowlus RV
With the $285,000 Bowlus Terra Firma RV in tow, the Tesla Model X covered 235 miles on a full charge during the real-world test. More…
Aiways U5 Positively Surprises In The Moose Test
The Aiways U5 was able to avoid the cones at 78 km/h (48 mph). More…
Tesla Autopilot Max Speed Increases To 85 MPH With Tesla Vision
An over-the-air software update will increase the max speed of Tesla-vision-based Autosteer from 80 to 85 mph. More…
Tesla (TSLA) falls off the S&P 500 ESG index as Elon Musk trashes the system
Tesla has been removed from the S&P 500 ESG index after CEO Elon Musk trashed the system that is supposed to measure the sustainability of a company or investment. More…
Tesla Expands Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program In Europe By 5 Countries
It now also includes Austria, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. More…
How Does Tesla Get The Most Out Of EPA Range Testing?
Alex Dykes points to high efficiency and extra test cycles that give Tesla the edge, and he explains it in the simplest of terms. More…
Drone flying high to spy on Tesla disrupts air traffic over Berlin
Aerial views of Tesla factories have almost become a common sight since fans continue to send drones for a flyover. This time, however, there has been a serious incident that could have easily led to a major accident in Germany. German police report a drone flying at the height of 1,000 metres that could have […] More…
