Electric Cars

Tesla’s legal hurdles concerning its Autopilot driver assistance system are far from over. A critical trial began yesterday over the death of one Micah Lee, allegedly caused due to a malfunctioning Autopilot system. Lee’s estate brought a civil lawsuit against Tesla, and the case is being heard at California’s Riverside County Superior Court. Lee’s Tesla Model

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 29, 2023 An attendee of the 29th Petersen Gala on October 7, 2023, will be going home with a very unique vehicle — a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck.  The Petersen Automotive Museum will be holding its annual gala on October 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the imminent Tesla Cybertruck launch, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price US price, and more. This week’s podcast sponsored by Tescamp, Cooler and mattress for your Model Y The show is live every

The all-electric Honda N-Van e: was revealed in Japan yesterday, retaining most of the ICE model’s characteristics while adding the benefit of a zero-emissions powertrain. Set to go on display during the Japan Mobility Show 2023 at the end of October, the battery-powered small commercial vehicle will go on sale in the spring of next

By Maria Merano Posted on September 27, 2023 Mercedes-Benz announced plans to launch its Level 3 automated driving technology in the United States by the fourth quarter.  The luxury automaker received approval for its Level 3 automated driving technology, Drive Pilot, in California and Nevada. Drive Pilot received approval in California before Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology.  “Drive

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California-based e-bike manufacturer Ride1Up continues to impress with its growing selection of electric bicycles. The newest on its list? The Prodigy V2, an evolution of its popular Prodigy mid-drive electric bicycle. The new model is now better equipped to handle the rigors of both the city and beyond the beaten path. It’s offered in both

By Maria Merano Posted on September 26, 2023 Tesla Magic Dock Supercharger installations are rapidly ramping up in the United States, based on data from a community-run, open-source website. The Magic Dock Supercharger ramp enables more non-Tesla vehicles to use Tesla Supercharger stations across the United States.  According to supercharger.info data, Tesla has been steadily increasing Magic

Ride1Up just launched its new V2 e-bike, but you can score the original Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. It’s being joined by the first discount on Anker’s just-released SOLIX C1000 power station at $749, as well as Hover-1’s Night Owl folding e-scooter at $610 off. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of

It’s finally happening. After almost four years since its introduction in November 2019, the Tesla Cybertruck is just one step away from going into production as a finished product, according to a new video from drone operator and Texas Gigafactory follower Joe Tegtmeyer. Shot yesterday morning, the half-hour-long video reveals Tesla has built at least

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 24, 2023 Tesla shared a rather impressive update on its Optimus program over the weekend. In a short video posted on social media, Tesla demonstrated some of Optimus’ current capabilities, such as its self-calibration procedures and its ability to sort items using a vision-based system.  Tesla also demonstrated how

The US battery energy storage market added 5,597 megawatt hours (MWh) in the second quarter of 2023, a new quarterly record. The grid-scale segment of the industry drove the market with a record-breaking 5,109 MWh in Q2, beating the previous record in Q4 2021 by 5%, according to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power

The Tesla Model S and Model X’s estimated delivery times (for new orders) in the United States noticeably increased and are now up to a few months. Let’s recall that a few months ago, the manufacturer significantly reduced prices of the Model S and Model X by $13,500-$18,500 (15.3-18.8 percent), depending on the version. Additionally,

By Zachary Visconti Posted on September 23, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden says he’ll head to Michigan next week to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes against Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis. Biden says he’ll head to Michigan on Tuesday to support the workers on strike, as announced in a post on X

Elon Musk reveals that Tesla has a ‘performance Cybertruck’ – indicating that it could be one of the first versions of the electric pickup truck. Tesla is on the verge of delivering the first Cybertruck. Despite the automaker having produced likely hundreds of trucks and being about to start deliveries, there’s still a lot we

California-based bicycle brand Santa Cruz is popular for its capable mountain bikes, and has been a staple in the industry for decades now. Like all major bike brands, Santa Cruz has hopped in full force on the e-bike bandwagon. We previously talked about the brand’s lightweight and practical electric gravel bike, and this time around,

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 21, 2023 Tesla may be planning something special for the Model 3 Performance “Highland” update. While the vehicle is yet to be released, a European Type Certificate from the RDW suggests that the upcoming all-electric sedan will feature a rather unique electric motor setup.  The Tesla Model 3 Performance

With new global boss Takashi Watanabe at the helm, Lexus is finally venturing into the modern age of fully electric vehicles. To pick up the pace, Watanabe said Lexus will “humbly look at and learn from” Tesla’s accomplishments. Watanabe took over as president of Lexus in April after former brand boss Koji Sato succeeded longtime