Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update with a series of improvements ahead of the v12 update, which is supposed to take the system out of beta.
FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant and ready to take control at all times.
It originally launched in…
Rivian pulls 1st demand lever for R1T, offering $2,000 install credit and charger ahead of Cybertruck
November 17, 2023
Following a promising Q3 report that offered a rare rise in production targets, American EV automaker Rivian is looking to maximize sales of its existing R1T pickup inventory to round out 2023. Today, Rivian announced it will offer its Home Charging Bundle, which includes a…
I took my e-bike and went undercover as a food delivery rider. Here's what I learned
November 17, 2023
In cities around the world, e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles make up the brunt of the food delivery industry. They serve as the critical backbone, connecting hungry customers ordering app-based food with the restaurants that serve up that savory delight. At least, that’s…
Sweden's Tesla boycott snowballs as more workers join the strike
November 17, 2023
Today more unions in Sweden are joining Tesla’s mechanics in the strike against the notoriously anti-union EV automaker. Dockworkers in Sweden won’t be unloading any Tesla vehicles, maintenance crews won’t be cleaning up Tesla stores, and broken Superchargers won’t get repaired. Next week, even Tesla mail won’t be delivered.
For a country with only a relative few Tesla employees…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 16, 2023
November 17, 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.
If you’re looking for a high-quality e-scooter with superior performance…
Frito-Lay unveils its first all-electric truck fleet in the US
November 17, 2023
Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites.
Frito-Lay’s electric truck fleet is based out of the snack giant’s South Charlotte Product Exchange Center (PEC). It consists of 28 Ford…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material
November 17, 2023
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 electric vehicles in the US. The recall is over a lack of fireproofing on the ID.4’s interior sunshade.
Volkswagen ID.4 recall: What to know
Volkswagen notified the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) of its plans to recall certain 2023-2024 ID.4 models Thursday.
After VW noticed the issue following an internal test failure in May, it…
Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
November 17, 2023
Tesla Cybertruck’s range is put into question after a prototype is shown to have about 267 miles.
What will be the EPA range?
Earlier this week, we shared a sighting of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype that included a rare good look at the interior of the pickup truck.
There…
Archer Aviation expands UAE presence with purchase plan up to 100 eVTOLs valued at $500M
November 16, 2023
One month to the day after announcing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its initial eVTOL operations in the Middle East, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is celebrating another potential deal worth up to $500 million. Here’s the…
As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD, will help with its next-gen EVs.
Toyota launched its “BEV Factory” this May. It’s not the typical factory you imagine, but a new unit dedicated to developing Toyota’s…
