Apple Maps EV routing, a feature that first debuted at WWDC in 2020, will soon expand to its third car. Ford is reportedly informing dealers that its F-150 Lightning electric truck will support EV routing in Apple Maps starting sometime later this year…
Apple Maps EV routing first debuted for the Ford Mustang Mach-E in March 2022. The feature expanded to its second car, the Porsche Taycan, a…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 9, 2023
September 9, 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…
Tesla's upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and 'Cybertruck-like'
September 9, 2023
Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle are both going to be futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’, according to new information coming out of the new Elon Musk authorized biography.
After the Cybertruck, which is coming any day now…
Believe it or not, you can buy your own electric popemobile
September 9, 2023
As far as strange finds go, we’ve managed to gather a pile of peculiar vehicles over the years for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. Our loyal and brave readers have joined us in investigating everything from a Pepto Bismol pink electric tiny-car to an inflatable electric jet ski. But we may have just out-weirded ourselves this time with what appears to be an…
Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act
September 9, 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…
Chinese automaker Changan revealed a fully electric concept car, dubbed the CD701, that can convert from an SUV to a pickup at the push of a button.
Chinese automaker shows off electric SUV/pickup vehicle
The state-owned Chinese legacy automaker introduced the new EV…
Nikola trucks can't stop catching fire as 4th fire occurs
September 8, 2023
Another Nikola truck has caught on fire in Phoenix today. It is the fourth fire incident involving Nikola trucks in just a few months – yet the company insists they are safe to drive.
In June, the Phoenix fire department confirmed that five Nikola semi-trucks caught fire at its headquarters.
The situation was quite strange as the company was quick to tell the public it believed “foul play”…
Check out Volkswagen’s AWD vision of an all-electric sports limousine with 550 hp (411 kW), the ID.X Performance. The performance-oriented EV boasts several new design elements, “combining sporty performance with the elegant lines of a limousine.”
Volkswagen will…
BirdBike e-bike drops to $739 alongside Greenworks handheld electric saw at $136, more
September 8, 2023
This week’s best deals now have the BirdBike e-bike marked down to $739 to go alongside a fresh batch of other offers. You’ll also find one of the first offers on Greenworks’ handheld 24V 6-inch electric pruning saw at $136, which comes joined by a launch discount on…
Gotion is bringing a $2 billion EV battery gigafactory to Illinois, creating thousands of jobs
September 8, 2023
Global EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech has announced a major investment in the state of Illinois to the tune of $2 billion to erect a new gigafactory in Manteno – about 50 miles south of Chicago. With logistic and financial support from the state, Gotion’s new plant becomes the largest investment in EV battery technology in Illinois history.
Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. is a battery…
