A Tesla vehicle using Full Self-Driving Beta has been caught on video running into a pole in what could be the first accident on the FSD Beta. More…
Norway: BEV Share Hits Record, PHEVs Collapse In January 2022
New electric car models happened to be the most popular last month. More…
Podcast: Interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, FSD rolling stop, Tesla cathode factory, Kia EV6 and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta’s rolling stop feature, Tesla’s new cathode factory, and more. More…
Kia EV6 first drive: 10 things I didn’t know about the big 310-mile every-person sportwagon
Kia flew us out to wine and “winding road” country to test the new EV6, which is coming a bit late to the US, as it’s been out for a while in its native Korea and Europe already. So that means I’ve had months to digest the information about the car, its characteristics, and its place in the industry. But nothing beats a test drive through the mountains with fellow EV nerd and former Electrek writer Brad Berman to get to know a car intimately.. More…
Kia’s upcoming Super Bowl ad promotes EV adoption with the EV6 and pet adoption with a dancing Robo Dog
Kia America announced that unlike Tom Brady, it will return to the Super Bowl this year with a new :60 spot that promotes both love for the environment and furry friends. In addition to showcasing the Kia’s new all-electric EV6 sedan, the campaign will also help shelter animals find a forever home. More…
Tesla (TSLA) revenue to grow larger than GM and Ford combined within next 5 years, says top analyst
According to Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, one of the top-ranked Wall Street analysts, Tesla’s (TSLA) revenue should grow larger than GM and Ford combined within the next 5 years. More…
Fisker announces Ocean EV will make its debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, alongside EU expansion plans
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. announced its flagship Ocean SUV will make its official debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The annual trade show will take place from February 28 to March 3, and will give visitors a first chance to see the Fisker Ocean up close in Europe, ahead of production this fall. More…
Tesla Drivers Report Increase In Phantom Braking, NHTSA Involved
NHTSA received 107 complaints over the last three months as compared to just 34 in the 22 months prior. More…
US customers who buy a 2022 BMW EV will get two years of free 30-minute charging from Electrify America
Charging network Electrify America has just announced a collaboration with BMW North America to offer free 30-minute charging sessions to new BMW drivers for two years from the date of their purchase. The complimentary charging will begin in March to kick off US sales of two new EV models from BMW – the iX and i4. More…
First ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning adds finesse to America’s bestselling truck
What could 10 minutes in the F-150 Lightning electric pickup possibly tell us? That’s 10 minutes in the passenger seat—off-pavement, and at speeds I only saw blip up to about 25 mph momentarily. Turns out it gave us a few first hints on ride quality, efficiency, and range. And it reminded us that the F-150’s interface will be a… More…
We Drive Kia EV6 GT-Line And Range Test The Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD
Episode 96. More…
Lucid Air POV Video Is The Next Best Thing To Actually Driving It
Come along for the ride as the 1,111-hp Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance deeply impresses this reviewer. More…
US: New Charging Network For Commercial Vehicles Is Coming
Daimler Truck North America, together with NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power, announced a plan. More…
Kansas is a US wind power leader, but a senator wants to destroy that with a new bill
Kansas state senator Mike Thompson (R-Shawnee), a former meteorologist, is not a supporter of clean energy. So he’s sponsoring a bill that could kneecap Kansas’ thriving wind power industry. More…
Roadshow Looks At Why Electric Vehicles’ Extra Weight Is Bad
EVs can have a good few hundred pounds over a comparable ICE vehicle. More…
Ford Follows Tesla’s Lead, Reworking Mustang Mach-E ‘On The Fly’
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the automaker won’t wait for model year changes to initiate software and hardware tweaks. More…
Can You Guess Why Ford’s Net Income Soared In Q4 2021?
Ford’s reported net profit includes a massive $8.2 billion gain on its Rivian investment. More…
Nikola’s Mobile Charging Trailer Makes Video Debut
The Mobile Charging Trailer can be equipped with one or two chargers, each offering 175 kilowatts of DC fast charging. More…
Automated “charging robot” claims wireless-charging convenience with a physical connection
Automotive supplier Continental recently unveiled a “charging robot” that aims to make charging more convenient. Continental partnered with startup Volterio on the project. The two companies aim to have “near-production” systems ready by mid-2022, and are aiming for volume production in 2024, Continental said in a press release. The hardware… More…
Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Koenigsegg has unveiled its first e-motor, the Quark, which uses a torque/power-rich balance between radial (power-dense) and axial (torque-dense) flux topology it calls Raxial Flux. The company has also integrated two of them with one of its David inverters, plus planetary gearsets, to create a torque-vectoring EV drive unit it calls the Terrier. The company says a key […] More…
