This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla giving an update on the Cybertruck, the Cyberquad for kids, Nissan’s new electrification plan, and more. More…
Norway again shows the all-electric car future is closer than people think
Norway is again showing that the all-electric car future is closer than people think, as November car sales in the country see internal combustion engine car sales crumble. More…
Musk Says Initial Tesla Cybertruck Production Will Be Quad Motor
In addition, rumors suggest Tesla may get rid of the single-motor Cybertruck option. More…
Watch Tesla Auto Labeling Tool Working To Understand What It Does
It’s currently not running in actual cars, but the plan is to use it to sift through FSD video footage. More…
Bjørn Nyland Checks Out Polestar 2 SR FWD Range: Almost Matches Tesla
The results of the entry-level Polestar 2 (64 kWh, FWD) in cold weather are similar to the 2021 Tesla Model 3 SR+ (MIC). More…
Tesla Cyberquad For Kids Sold Out, People Asking Big Money On eBay
The mini Cyberquad is listed as “out of stock” on Tesla’s online shop, but you can grab one on eBay for at least $3,500. More…
Tesla updates Cybertruck with 4 motors, 4-wheel steering, and ‘crab mode’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the Cybertruck with a four-motor configuration that is going to enable independent power at each wheel and four-wheel steering with “crab” mode, like the Hummer EV. More…
Nissan Reveals LEAF Replacement, Polestar Bows Covered In Camo
Episode 87. More…
Electrify America hits 140 HPC sites with battery storage
Volkswagen’s US subsidiary Electrify America has now equipped more than 140 fast-charging sites with stationary battery storage systems, over 90 of them in California. These systems have a total of more than 30 megawatts of energy storage capacity. The battery energy storage systems (BESS) are used to meet peak demand, minimising the impact on the […] More…
De Lijn orders 60 electric buses from Van Hool & VDL
The Flemish public transport company De Lijn has ordered 60 electric buses from Van Hool and VDL for delivery from the fourth quarter of next year. The order for the necessary charging infrastructure goes in equal parts to the two suppliers Spie-Ekoenergetyka and Heliox. With the award of the contract, the Flemish transport company is […] More…
Tesla Requests US To Keep Waiving Tariffs On Graphite From China
The electric automaker explains that it can’t get the critical material from any other sources. More…
StoreDot announces self-repairing battery cells under development
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot says it is working on a technology for “self-repairing” cells. The company, which actually specialises in extremely fast-charging cells, wants to improve the service life and performance of electric car batteries. A new patented technology of the company identifies underperforming cells and temporarily disables them. The system, which includes a […] More…
China’s offshore wind growth soars with more than 300GW installed
China is the world’s biggest polluter – and it’s also the world’s leader in clean energy growth. China’s installed offshore wind capacity has now reached 302.2 gigawatts (GW), according to Windpower Intelligence (WPI), the data and research division of Windpower Monthly. More…
Report: F-150 Lightning Timeline Revealed In Webinar, Denied By Ford
Production and deliveries will start in 2022, but when exactly? More…
Lexus teases RZ electric SUV due in 2022
The first Lexus EV sold in the United States will be a crossover SUV called the RZ, the automaker confirmed Thursday. The RZ is due to arrive in the U.S. in 2022, likely as a 2023 model, as is expected to be badged as the RZ 450e in this market. That corresponds to how Lexus has traditionally used the lowercase “h” for hybrids. A trio of teaser… More…
Citroën: Range update for ë-C4 / New feature for plug-in hybrids
With the Citroën ë-C4, another electric model from the Stellantis Group now gets more range – with a difference from the other models. In addition, the brand has integrated a new feature in the C5 Aircross Hybrid PHEV model to increase the electric driving usage. With the recent technological improvements also introduced for other e-CMP […] More…
MG5 vs MG ZS EV: Two of the Best Budget Options
Which cheap EV is right for you? More…
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess May Be Searching For A New Job Soon
Based on reports, the board was unable to come to an agreement regarding Diess’ future as CEO. More…
Rivian R1T Successfully Tows 2,700 Miles Cross Country: Report
It had to charge every 100 miles or so. More…
Rivian R1T Successfully Towed 2,700 Miles Cross Country: Report
It had to charge every 100 miles or so. More…
