Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck.
We still don’t have a date for the Cybertruck launch event.
The last official words came from CEO Elon Musk, who said he expected Tesla to hold a delivery event for Cybertruck at the end of Q3, which is only days away now.
It doesn’t look like that’s…
Mercedes-Benz and NIO are exploring an EV tech partnership, report says
September 28, 2023
Another German automaker may be looking to China for electric vehicle tech. A new report claims that Mercedes-Benz and NIO have discussed a potential EV tech partnership.
The report from Reuters states two people familiar with direct knowledge of the matter claim the…
Northvolt chooses Quebec for its next battery gigafactory – a giant $5 billion project
September 28, 2023
Northvolt has announced that it has selected a location in Quebec, on the south shore of Montreal, to build a new $5 billion battery gigafactory.
Northvolt is a battery startup founded by two former Tesla executives who worked on Tesla’s first Gigafactory in Nevada with…
Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with StoreDot, maker of extreme fast charging (XFC) EV batteries.
Teams from Volvo Cars and StoreDot will work together to develop XFC cells that will be optimized and tailored for Volvo’s future EV architectures. It’s expected that the first samples will be delivered for testing in 2024.
Javier Varela, chief operating…
The electric motorcycle so expensive you have to prove you're rich to test ride it
September 28, 2023
Public test rides have now opened for one of the most expensive electric motorcycles in the world, the Arc Vector. The only problem is you and I probably don’t have deep enough pockets to get on the list for test rides any time soon.
The Arc Vector is custom built for…
Jeep's first fully electric SUV racks up over 40,000 orders
September 28, 2023
Jeep’s first 100% electric SUV, the Jeep Avenger, is creating a buzz in Europe. The Avenger has received over 40,000 orders since launching, as momentum picks up into the second half of the year.
Orders for Jeep’s first electric SUV are picking up
The rugged SUV maker…
Tesla enters critical trial over fatal Autopilot crash
September 28, 2023
Tesla is going into a critical trial today over a death that reportedly happened in an Autopilot crash. The result of the trial could have an impact on the legal outcomes of other similar incidents.
Starting today, the trial is taking place in California’s Riverside County Superior Court over a civil lawsuit brought by Micah Lee’s estate against Tesla.
It revolves around an accident where…
Utility-scale solar and wind kept the Texas grid online during 2023’s record-breaking summer heat, according to IEEFA – here’s how it breaks down.
Texas is a solar powerhouse
Researchers from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) crunched…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 27, 2023
September 28, 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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas
September 27, 2023
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage.
BYD brings affordable EVs to North America
At the launch of BYD’s affordable Dolphin electric hatchback in Brazil, MotorTrend caught up with Li to discuss Chinese EVs and expanding…
