FSD 12.5, Cybertruck range extender, Cummins on H, and recycled solar
5:48pm By Jo BorrásOn today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck’s range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they’re recycling solar panels in Texas.…Range Rover Sport Electric is already out for testing as a smaller, sportier EV
4:53pm By Peter JohnsonRange Rover is charging ahead with its second EV out for testing. The Range Rover Sport Electric was caught out in the wild ahead of the brand’s first electric SUV official debut later this year. more…A 2.2 GW Maryland offshore wind farm just took a big leap forward
3:36pm By Michelle LewisUS Wind, a proposed 2.2 gigawatt (GW) Maryland offshore wind farm, just took a major step toward securing all of its federal permits by the end of 2024. more…Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD
3:01pm By Peter JohnsonGM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market. Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. more…New Hiboy X300 e-scooter debuts at $400 off, EcoFlow home backup sale, Lectric e-bike bundles $498…
2:22pm By Reinette LeJeuneStarting off this week’s Green Deals is a $400 early-bird launch discount on Hiboy’s new X300 Big-Wheel Electric Scooter at $650, but only for the first 100 units! It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest home backup sale that is taking up to $2,799 off power…Sunrun launches the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned Ford F-150…
1:40pm By Michelle LewisSolar + storage provider Sunrun has launched the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned bidirectional Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks. more…Tesla starts Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5 wide release
1:24pm By Fred LambertTesla has started the wide-release rollout of Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.5, according to CEO Elon Musk. more…BYD’s first electric supercar enters production: Ferrari beware
1:03pm By Peter JohnsonBYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, but that hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV maker from taking on new markets. Its latest: luxury electric supercars. BYD’s first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, has entered production ahead of deliveries…This is the most innovative full-suspension electric scooter I’ve ridden in years
12:36pm By Micah TollI love getting the chance to see and test new and innovative designs in the world of micromobility, especially since many of the repetitive designs we so often see turn out to be cookie-cutter rehashes of other models. But the designers of the Easybike G16…Kia launching its most affordable EV3 in the UK this week, starting at $42,000
11:48am By Peter JohnsonKia’s new EV3 is making its way overseas. Kia UK announced it will open EV3 orders this week, its most affordable EV, starting at $42,300 (£32,995). more…Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new record 8.56-sec quarter mile
11:07am By Fred LambertA Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit. more…California achieves 100 days of 100% electricity demand met by renewables
10:39am By Michelle LewisIn a major milestone, July 28 marked the 100th day of a 144-day stretch in which California supplied 100% of its electricity demand with renewables. more…Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen win approval from German authorities to form joint venture
10:10am By Peter JohnsonRivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen received the green light from German authorities to form a new joint venture. With “no series competition problems” to worry about, the German Federal Cartel Office approved the Rivian/VW partnership on Monday. more…I tested the world’s most affordable electric golf cart: The Kandi Mini
Sun 9:35am By Micah TollThe Kandi Mini is unlike any other golf cart in the world in two key ways. First, it’s less than half the price of your average golf cart. And second, it’s a lot more compact than your average golf cart.…Tesla unveils render of upcoming Semi Factory to build electric trucks
Sat 6:00pm By Fred LambertTesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. more…Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service
Sat 4:05pm By Fred LambertTesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck’s upcoming range extender. a battery that sits in the pickup truck’s bed, will have to be mounted and removed by Tesla’s service. more…Buzz Drone: The newest moped-style electric bike on a budget [Video]
Sat 12:26pm By Sponsored PostWith so many different models of electric bicycles on the market, it’s the models that offer a new and refreshing design that tend to draw the most eyeballs. And you can definitely say that the Buzz Drone plays up the aggressive moped-inspired styling. But…Cummins’ new powertrain test facility proves: hydrogen is super sketchy
Sat 11:55am By Jo BorrásCummins says the new dyno facility positions the company at the forefront of ultra-low and zero emissions powertrain technologies as the industry shifts its focus to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving efficiency — but the steps they take to keep…Chinese begin exports of 4-axle Sany electric cement mixer
Sat 11:20am By Jo BorrásChina’s Sany brand of heavy trucks made waves when it debuted its all-electric, four-axle “E-mixer” electric cement mixer — and now, Sany thinks it’s ready to take on the world as exports begin. more…The US just canceled the second Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale
Fri 5:49pm By Michelle LewisThe US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has canceled the second offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico due to “a lack of competitive interest.” more…Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China
Fri 5:20pm By Peter JohnsonFord is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform…This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels
Fri 4:21pm By Michelle LewisSolar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. more…Podcast: Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more
Fri 3:52pm By Fred LambertOn the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. more…Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count
Fri 2:20pm By Peter JohnsonCalifornia-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was…Save $700 on Worx + Aventon Power Share e-bike, Jackery Explorer 600 Plus low, 1-day Worx TRIVAC…
Fri 2:10pm By Reinette LeJeuneClosing out this week’s Green Deals is a surprise return of the joint Worx and Aventon Power Share e-bike that is now $700 off at a new $1,000 low. Coming in right alongside it is the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its…EV newcomer Xiaomi completes speedy ramp up and expects to hit 100k production target early
Fri 12:57pm By Scooter DollThe production momentum continues for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV arm of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. Today, the automaker shared it has completed a recently announced production ramp up of its flagship model and is on track to hit 100,000…Toyota plots new EV battery plant to fend off incoming BYD, low-cost Chinese EVs
Fri 12:16pm By Peter JohnsonToyota is planning to build a new EV battery plant on Japan’s “Silicon Island” to keep pace with BYD and other incoming Chinese electric car makers. The factory will strengthen Toyota’s EV supply chain while supplying batteries for its luxury Lexus…Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise
Fri 11:05am By Fred LambertElon Musk is signaling that Tesla is close to reaching its limit with its HW3 onboard self-driving computer despite having yet to deliver on its self-driving promise. more…Check out Kia’s sporty new EV3 GT-Line [Video]
Fri 10:29am By Peter JohnsonIt may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below.…Wheel-E Podcast: MOD Berlin e-bike, ELF bike-car is back, more
Fri 8:49am By Micah TollThis week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from MOD and Mooncool, how micromobility is having an…
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