Mercedes invited us out to Santa Monica to drive its EQS in some of the worst possible traffic conditions – and we were happy about it, because it let us test its new DRIVE PILOT system, the first actual hands-free “Level 3” autonomous drive system certified to operate in the US.
Autonomous drive systems are ranked from level 0-5, describing how much capability the system has. In general…
Everrati debuts an all-electric Mercedes SL W113 'Pagoda' in Monaco
September 27, 2023
A mere 24 hours after introducing an all-electric Land Rover Defender designed specifically as a Shore Tender vehicle for yachts, EV conversion specialist Everrati is unveiling yet another spin on a classic – an electric Mercedes-Benz SL W113 “Pagoda.” The 1960s Benz…
REI’s bicycle brand Co-op Cycles has just unveiled its first ever in-house developed electric mountain bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1.
Co-op Cycles maintains a healthy list of two-wheelers in its lineup, including several electric models.
But this is the first time…
Tesla has made another rare expansion of its Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in North America.
Over the last two years, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles.
In Europe, Tesla has already opened hundreds of stations in the countries it operates in on the old continent. It gradually added more stations for non-Tesla EVs on its…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 26, 2023
September 27, 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…
Ford electric vehicle owners are getting a charging experience upgrade
September 27, 2023
Several Ford electric vehicle owners are beta-testing a new charging feature set to roll out to all new Ford EV models. Ford is introducing a software update to make the charging experience as easy as possible.
Ford makes electric vehicle charging easier
The new feature…
Rich white people are overwhelmingly blocking wind farms
September 27, 2023
The NIMBYs blocking the deployment of wind farms are overwhelmingly rich and white in the US and Canada, according to a new study.
Rich white people are wind farm NIMBYs
The study, “Prevalence and predictors of wind energy opposition in North America,” is newly published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) by researchers from UC Santa Barbara, the University…
The end of the third quarter is approaching as EV makers prepare for a crucial stretch into the end of the year. Several EV stocks, including Rivian (RIVN) and Fisker (FSR), are climbing Tuesday on optimistic delivery expectations.
Rivian stock rises on buy rating, Q3…
Ride1Up's original Prodigy e-bike hits $1,895, Anker SOLIX power station first discount, more
September 26, 2023
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…
Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act
September 26, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA savings calculator from Rewiring America that tells you what you get – and when.
Rewiring America is an electrification…
