The Volkswagen Group announced today that it will install up to 25,000 EV chargers globally along with its partners this year. More…
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Podcast: Tesla earnings review, Tesla Semi/4680 production at Giga Nevada, new Toyota CEO, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we review Tesla’s earnings, we discuss Tesla Semi/4680 production at Giga Nevada, the new Toyota CEO, and more. More…
VinFast VF 8 gets new promotional program and updated range
If you are considering buying VinFast’s new VF 8 electric vehicle that landed in the US, you may be in luck. VinFast announced a new pricing promotion Friday, along with an updated EPA range for the VF 8 City Edition.. More…
Elon Musk meets with top Biden administration officials over electrification
Elon Musk has met today with top Biden administration officials over electrification goals and amid tensions between Musk, Tesla, and the administration. More…
Hyundai casts Kevin Bacon as the ultimate EV Dad in new IONIQ 6 ads [Video]
Ever played “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon?” If you have, you’ll understand that Hyundai’s “Bacon Number” sits at one now that the automaker has tapped the renowned actor for a series of new ads with the IONIQ 6. As you’ll see in the video below, Bacon perfectly portrays the average dad but one who has made the switch to a Hyundai EV. Much like a new snowblower or a gloomy weather forecast, Dad can’t stop talking about it. More…
Ford mulls three major changes to its Model e EV dealer program
After asking its US dealers to either go all-in on EVs or wait until 2027, Ford is now reconsidering a few of the most significant details behind its Model e dealer program.. More…
Alfa Romeo hopes to grow US sales by delivering new EVs that will compete with BMW
Italian legacy automaker Alfa Romeo recently outlined details of its upcoming all-electric segment in which its CEO said it intends to bolster sales in North America, expressing the need to “transfer the concept of performance” to its EVs. To do so, however, Alfa Romeo believes it needs something bigger and all-electric to attract US consumers, stating that it’s working on an SUV to compete with the BMW X5. More…
Tesla’s energy storage business is booming and it’s just the beginning
Tesla’s energy storage business is booming with a record year, but it’s just the beginning as we could see volume hit new records quickly. More…
Salt Lake City wants to replace cars with this 8-mile-long sustainable gondola
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has a plan to replace a narrow, winding highway leading to a popular ski area with an 8-mile-long (13 km) electric gondola ride. The move would make the site accessible via public transportation, removing the need to clog the highway with cars, cut down on traffic accidents, and decrease emissions in the canyon. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 26, 2023
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…
Scientists figured out how to protect perovskite solar cells in space
Scientists have proven that an ultrathin protective coating can protect a perovskite solar cell in space, according to newly published research from the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). More…
Elon Musk thinks you are not smart if you don’t believe in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving value
Elon Musk made new comments about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving effort, saying he believes that only some “smart retail investors” understand the value that Tesla is going to create. More…
Elon Musk thinks you are not smart if you don’t believe in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving value
Elon Musk made new comments about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving effort, saying he believes that only some “smart retail investors” understand the value that Tesla is going to create. More…
Audi’s new EV concept doubles as an SUV and truck, giving you the best of both worlds
If you can’t choose between an SUV or truck for your upcoming ride, Audi has just the solution with its new activesphere EV concept. The electric vehicle doubles as a luxury SUV crossover or pickup truck, giving you the best of both worlds.. More…
Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT becomes first Level 3 autonomous driving system to be certified for US roads
Mercedes-Benz may be celebrating on the casino floor in Las Vegas right now – it has announced its DRIVE PILOT conditional autonomous driving system has been authorized for use on public roads, beginning in Nevada. DRIVE PILOT now sits as the only SAE Level 3 system in a production EV certified for operation as Mercedes looks to expand further west this year.. More…
Rad Power Bikes announces ‘New Rad’ after saying that it ‘made mistakes’
The CEO of Rad Power Bikes, the leading electric bicycle company in North America, just sent out a mass email committing to changes that it says will strengthen the company’s focus on safety, reliability, and customer service. More…