Rivian gains access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, free adapter coming: Rivian has officially gained access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and announced that ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/rivian-gains-access-tesla-supercharger-network-free-adapter-coming/
Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead: Many EV drivers carry over habits from driving gas cars when they charge, but that leads to ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/why-you-might-be-charging-your-ev-wrong-and-what-to-do-instead/
Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000: Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/ford-plans-affordable-ev-pickup-suv-starting-25000/
Tesla helps cancer patient get a Cybertruck sooner: Tesla has helped a cancer patient and Cybertruck reservation holder get his electric pickup sooner – going ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/tesla-helps-cancer-patient-get-cybertruck-sooner/
Audi unveils Q6 e-tron: a new standard for next-gen premium EVs: Today, Audi is unveiling the Q6 e-tron, a next-gen electric vehicle based on the new PPE ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/audi-unveils-q6-e-tron-a-new-standard-for-next-gen-premium-evs/
Quick Glance: Audi Q6 e-Tron: Porsche Battery, 21-Min Charging, 388-Mile Range
- Audi's new Q6 e-Tron SUV is powered by a battery platform developed by Porsche. The 800-volt platform enables fast charging and an impressive range.
- The Premium Platform Electric (PPE) battery is touted as a technological advancement in the premium electric mobility sector. The Q6 e-Tron has a 388-mile range and charges from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes.
- The vehicles are available in two trims, with US customers receiving deliveries slightly later than EU customers. There will also be a version with more horsepower for the US market.
- In the future, semi-autonomous driving features will be available. The Q6 e-Tron runs on a new digital platform and offers a variety of features, including Android Auto, infotainment, and autonomous driving.
Daily EV Recap: March 18, 2024: Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/daily-ev-recap-march-18-2024/
Fisker (FSR) stock falls after failing to make an interest payment, pauses EV production
electrek.co/2024/03/18/fisker-fsr-pauses-ev-production-missing-interest-payment/
VinFast to invest hundreds of millions to implement own global line of branded EV chargers
electrek.co/2024/03/18/vinfast-to-invest-hundreds-of-millions-to-implement-own-global-line-of-branded-ev-chargers/
Skanska is piloting this electric compaction roller on an LA megaproject: Skanska is piloting a Wirtgen Group electric compaction roller, one of just five ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/skanska-piloting-electric-compaction-roller/
Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid
electrek.co/2024/03/18/mercedes-amg-teases-first-look-sporty-electric-supercar/
Genesis GV60 electric SUV spotted rocking a sleek new facelift with updated headlights
electrek.co/2024/03/18/genesis-gv60-electric-suv-spotted-sleek-new-facelift/
World’s largest solar panel maker to slash thousands of jobs: China's LONGi Group is laying off up to 30% of its workers to accelerate cost-cutting ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/worlds-largest-solar-panel-maker-to-slash-thousands-of-jobs/
Save $400 on Velotric T1 ST e-bike at $1,099, level 2 Tesla/EV charger starts from $449, more
electrek.co/2024/03/18/velotric-t1-st-e-bike-wallbox-level-2-ev-charger-and-more/
Canoo (GOEV) stock surges after OKC EV facility gets key approval: Shares of American EV startup Canoo (GOEV) are surging after its Oklahoma City facility ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/canoo-goev-stock-soars-okc-ev-facility-key-approval/
Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program: This electric forklift concept by Komatsu is powered by sodium-ion batteries and promises safer ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/sodium-ion-batteries-put-to-the-test-in-komatsu-pilot-program/
Tesla Roadster won’t really be a car, says Elon Musk: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made new comments about the upcoming next-gen roadster and went as far as saying ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/tesla-roadster-wont-be-a-car-says-elon-musk/
Ampler launches sleek new lightweight on and off-road commuter electric bikes: Ampler Bikes, an Estonian e-bike company that prides itself on high-quality ...
electrek.co/2024/03/18/ampler-launches-sleek-new-lightweight-on-and-off-road-commuter-electric-bikes/
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 finally rolls out – get your minds blown: Tesla is finally starting to roll out Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 to customers — ...
electrek.co/2024/03/16/tesla-full-self-driving-beta-v12-finally-rolls-out/
Tesla warns of Model Y price increase as new end-of-quarter incentive: Tesla has announced that it will increase Model Y prices by $1,000 on April 1st ...
electrek.co/2024/03/16/tesla-warns-model-y-price-increase-end-quarter-incentive/
BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
electrek.co/2024/03/15/bmw-previews-new-electric-suv-vision-neue-klasse-x/
Italian luxury automaker Maserati is now entering its fourth year of its 100% electric strategy and sits on the precipice of launching its second BEV model
electrek.co/2022/08/16/polestar-oE28282-roadster-polestar-6/
This legacy school bus maker just delivered its 1,000th electric school bus: Thomas Built Buses, founded in 1916, has delivered its 1,000th electric school bus ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/thomas-built-electric-school-bus/
Brussels Airport just added 700 EV chargers and they don’t have idle fees: Brussels Airport in Belgium now has 750 EV chargers, and it wants you to leave your EV ...
electrek.co/2024/03/12/brussels-airport-700-ev-chargers-and-they-dont-have-idle-fees/
Scientists ‘achieve the highest power density in the world’ for EV wireless charging
electrek.co/2024/03/13/scientists-highest-power-density-in-the-world-ev-wireless-charging/
What a ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation
electrek.co/2024/03/13/what-real-world-hydrogen-pickup-looks-like-and-why-it-should-end-the-conversation/
BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales
electrek.co/2024/03/11/byds-new-lower-cost-ev-platform-crush-gas-powered-car-sales/
Weird Alibaba: Anybody want an electric airplane stair truck?: Remember how the Bluth family drove that airplane staircase truck in the TV series Arrested ...
electrek.co/2024/03/16/weird-alibaba-anybody-want-an-electric-airplane-stairs-truck/
Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD
electrek.co/2024/03/15/nissan-honda-confirm-ev-partnership-play-catch-up-byd/
Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Announce EV Partnership to Catch Up
- Nissan and Honda have officially announced a new EV partnership to keep up with Tesla and BYD.
- The automakers will collaborate on software platforms, EV components, and other technologies.
- The aim of the partnership is to lower EV prices and compete with low-cost providers from China.
- BYD from China has intensified competition by slashing EV prices to under $10,000.
Tesla starts using Cybertruck as a mobile billboard – literally: Tesla has started using the Cybertruck as a literal mobile billboard as part of its advertising ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/tesla-cybertruck-mobile-billboard-literally/
Volkswagen wants an electric ID. GTI hot hatch in the US at $25,000? Bring it on!
electrek.co/2024/03/15/volkswagen-electric-id-gti-hot-hatch-us-25000/
Save $350 on RadExpand 5 e-bike for $1,249, WORX leaf blowers start at $55, more: Rad Powers' flash sale through March 20 is led by RadExpand 5 Folding ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/rad-power-radexpand-5-e-bike-worx-turbine-leaf-blowers-and-more-deals/
Rivian R3 electric crossover design influenced by iconic rally cars like the Audi Quattro
electrek.co/2024/03/12/rivian-r3-electric-crossover-design-iconic-rally-cars/
Rivian (RIVN) and Hyundai see US EV registration growth in January, outpacing rivals
electrek.co/2024/03/15/rivian-rivn-hyundai-us-ev-registration-growth-january/
Up close with the Rivian R2: Even better in-person [Gallery]: Rivian brought its brand new R2 electric SUV to Austin, Texas this week for one of its first public ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/up-close-with-the-rivian-r2-gallery/
Lectric’s CEO answers the most common questions about its shock electric bike launch
electrek.co/2024/03/15/lectrics-ceo-answers-the-most-common-questions-about-its-shock-electric-bike-launch/
Arizona’s largest battery will help feed your Google habit: Arizona’s largest battery is now online and, along with solar and wind, will help power a new Google ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/arizona-largest-battery-google/
Getting close and personal with the Rivian R2 today in Austin, Texas!
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Tesla wants to hire someone to eliminate need for its EVs to get service: Tesla is in search of a new senior manager who will focus on eliminating the need for ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/tesla-hire-eliminate-service/
India opens the doors to Tesla with new scheme to wave EV import duties: India is finally opening its doors to Tesla, and other EV automakers ...
electrek.co/2024/03/15/india-opens-doors-tesla-scheme-ev-import-duties/
Led by Tesla, US EV prices dropped by 13% year-over-year in February: EV prices dropped by nearly 13% year-over-year in February, led in part by Tesla Model 3 ...
electrek.co/2024/03/11/led-by-tesla-us-ev-prices-dropped-by-13-year-over-year-in-february/
Biktrix unveils new 2,300W full-suspension electric mountain bike with two chains
electrek.co/2024/03/15/biktrix-unveils-new-2300w-full-suspension-electric-mountain-bike-with-two-chains/
Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024: Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/quick-charge-daily-podcast-march-14-2024/
Tesla goes after Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks for profit
electrek.co/2024/03/11/tesla-goes-after-cybertruck-owners-selling-electric-pickup-trucks/
Tesla takes over new industrial park in Austin suburb, potentially for battery production
electrek.co/2024/03/12/tesla-takes-over-industrial-park-austin-suburb-potentially-battery-production/
Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV: For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/volkswagen-announces-production-start-date-20k-id-1-ev/
Quick Glance: Volkswagen: Challenges and Issues for VW
- Volkswagen describes the 2023 balance sheet as robust, indicating room for improvement.
- Profitability is increasing, yet remains below target. Cost-cutting measures are planned.
- Weak demand for electric cars impacts profitability and poses challenges.
- Expectations are set on new electric models, software division, and the Chinese market.
Fisker has reportedly hired financial adviser FTI Consulting to help with a possible bankruptcy filing, according to the WSJ.
As a result of the report ...
South Fork Wind just became the US’s first complete utility-scale offshore wind farm
electrek.co/2024/02/27/south-fork-us-first-complete-utility-scale-wind-farm/
Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin: Elon Musk says that Tesla will bring Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/tesla-electric-semi-truck-production-gigafactory-berlin/
Zoox expands routes, operational hours, and top speed of its bespoke driverless robotaxis
electrek.co/2024/03/14/zoox-expands-routes-hours-top-speed-bespoke-driverless-robotaxi/
Quick Glance: Amazon's Zoox Robotaxis to Drive Faster, Farther, at Night in Las Vegas
- Amazon's Zoox, a self-driving vehicle brand owned by Amazon, is planning to expand test drives in California and Nevada by including a larger area, higher speeds, and nighttime driving.
- Zoox will increase the speed of its specially designed vehicles to up to 72 km/h and expand the area in Las Vegas where the vehicles can travel to five miles.
- The company plans to allow the robotaxis to drive in light rain and at night to gather additional data and aims long-term to replace human drivers with fully autonomous vehicles.
- Amazon acquired Zoox in 2020 for over $1 billion, leading to speculation that the vehicles could potentially be used as delivery vehicles to save costs on drivers.
North America’s largest lithium mine is full steam ahead – it just got a $2.26B loan
electrek.co/2024/03/14/north-americas-largest-lithium-mine-is-full-steam-ahead-it-just-got-a-2-26b-loan/
Tesla pushes new FSD Beta v12 update, no new note, but Musk says it’s a ‘big release’
electrek.co/2024/03/12/tesla-pushes-new-fsd-beta-v12-update-no-new-note-but-musk-big-release/
Mahindra electrifying its three-wheelers across India with the help of IRP: It’s hard to imagine India’s roads without picturing the country’s popular ...
electrek.co/2024/03/12/mahindra-electrifying-its-three-wheelers-across-india-with-the-help-of-irp/
Volkswagen is offering $13,000 off the 2023 ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus with new lease deal
electrek.co/2024/03/14/volkswagen-offering-13000-off-2023-id-4-new-lease-deal/
Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road: Daimler Truck North America has delivered its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/daimler-em2-electric-box-trucks-have-officially-hit-the-road/
Hyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in Korea over software glitch, is the US next?
electrek.co/2024/03/14/hyundai-kia-recall-170000-evs-korea-is-us-next/
NIO confirms its new codename ‘Alps’ sub-brand is called ‘Onvo,’ and will target EVs for families
electrek.co/2024/03/14/nio-confirms-new-alps-sub-brand-called-onvo-will-target-evs-for-families/
Newesy Piaggio EV isn’t a Vespa – it’s an adorable robot work cart: Vespa's parent company Piaggio just launched a new electric vehicle that's loaded ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/newesy-piaggio-ev-isnt-a-vespa-its-an-adorable-robot-work-cart/
Hyundai unveils new ST1 EV business platform design for the first time: For the first time, Hyundai Motor revealed its new “ST1” EV business platform on Thursday ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/hyundai-unveils-new-st1-ev-business-platform/
Tesla starts offering LFP battery retrofits for earlier Model 3 under warranty: Tesla is starting to offer LFP battery pack retrofits for earlier Model 3 ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/tesla-offering-lfp-battery-retrofits-earlier-model-3-under-warranty/
NIO and CATL sign ‘win-win partnership’ develop longer-life batteries for EVs, swap stations
electrek.co/2024/03/14/nio-catl-sign-partnership-develop-longer-life-batteries-ev-swap-stations/
Engwe E26 review: Testing out a budget-level 1,000W electric bike: I’ve tested several Engwe electric bikes by now, and each time I’ve come away with a solid ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/engwe-e26-review-testing-out-a-budget-level-1000w-electric-bike/
Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates: Analysts are releasing a wave of delivery estimate downgrades for Tesla as the ...
electrek.co/2024/03/14/tesla-delivery-estimates-plunging-growth-story-dissipates/
Waymo starts fully autonomous rides in LA tomorrow; Austin later this year: Waymo has been offering demo rides in various parts of Los Angeles for the last few ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/waymo-starts-fully-autonomous-rides-in-la-tomorrow-austin-later-this-year/
The 2025 Polestar 3 just got two additional variants and a lower starting price!
Just ahead of first deliveries in the US later this year ... Show more
Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?
electrek.co/2024/03/13/cadillac-teases-new-opulent-velocity-performance-ev/
This commuter e-bike is now $999 (Save $300), ALLPOWERS power station hits $409, more
electrek.co/2024/03/13/city-1-commuter-e-bike-allpowers-power-station-more/
The British military just bought these off-grid solar EV chargers: The British military has placed a $1 million order for San Diego-based Beam Global's ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/british-military-off-grid-solar-ev-chargers/
BMW Charging adds Shell charger access for EV drivers in North America: BMW Charging has just launched in North America as an additional EV charger network ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/bmw-charging-adds-shell-charger-access-for-ev-drivers-in-north-america/
After shock reveal of R3, Rivian is going big again with next EV: Upstart electric vehicle brand Rivian is extending its reach into the commercial vehicle market ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/after-shock-reveal-of-r3-rivian-is-going-big-again-with-next-ev/
Tesla restarts production at Gigafactory Berlin after arson attack: Tesla announced that it restarted production at Gigafactory Berlin today after an arson ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/tesla-restarts-production-gigafactory-berlin-after-arson-attack/
Blink Charging will more than triple EV charger production with a new factory: EV charger maker Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is turbocharging its manufacturing ...
electrek.co/2024/03/11/blink-charging-will-more-than-triple-ev-charger-production-with-a-new-factory/
Rivian’s R2 will have a heat pump to help efficiency in winter: Heat pumps use less energy than resistive heaters, and thus help efficiency in cold weather - ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/rivians-r2-will-have-a-heat-pump-to-help-efficiency-in-winter/
Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD
electrek.co/2024/03/13/nissan-honda-team-up-slash-ev-prices-byd/
World’s cleanest lake is getting a new flying electric hydrofoil ferry: New Zealand’s Lake Manapōuri is often described as the cleanest lake in the world due to ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/worlds-cleanest-lake-is-getting-a-new-flying-electric-hydrofoil-ferry/
First Stellantis EV in the US draws strong interest from dealers: Jeep, RAM, Dodge, and Fiat owner Stellantis is launching its first passenger electric vehicles ...
electrek.co/2024/03/13/first-stellantis-ev-us-draws-strong-interest-dealers/
Volkswagen cancels plans to build ID.3 at main plant because ‘every euro counts’: Volkswagen has canceled plans to build its all-electric ID.3 at its main ...
electrek.co/2024/03/11/volkswagen-cancels-plans-to-build-id-3-at-main-plant/
Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US: After the IONIQ 5 earned Hyundai’s first N-brand treatment, it’s now due for a rugged ...
electrek.co/2024/03/12/hyundai-launch-rugged-off-road-ioniq-5-xrt-variant-us/
The US Southeast is getting its first EV battery supply chain project: Japan's UBE Corporation will build an EV battery chemicals factory in Louisiana to ...
electrek.co/2024/03/12/us-southeast-first-ev-battery-supply-chain-project/
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them: Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual ...
electrek.co/2024/03/12/donald-trump-trashes-electric-cars-and-again-shows-knows-nothing-about-them/
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