Tesla has submitted a plan to build nine electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas.
As we reported yesterday, Tesla is still producing the Tesla Semi electric truck, only in low volume for a few customers and its own operations. It limits the need for charging stations specifically for electric semitrucks, which Tesla calls Megachargers.
The automaker has deployed some at…
The Lectric XP 3.0 is already the best-selling electric bike model in the US. But when the team at Lectric eBikes announced they were planning to make it better than ever with the addition of hydraulic disc brakes, that was the proverbial cherry on top.
The Lectric XP 3.0…
Kia opened online reservations for its flagship EV9 electric SUV in Canada on Monday. Despite only allocating just over 500 EV9 models, the electric SUV received “notably high” reservations. So much so Kia plans to relaunch the program.
Kia launches a new flagship…
Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked
August 1, 2023
A rare video of Tesla’s Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas has leaked as the electric truck is believed to be close to hitting the market.
We have been closely tracking the Cybertruck production program to see if Tesla will be able to stick to its timeline this time, as it aims to start deliveries by the end of this quarter.
Things are looking up for fans and reservation holders of the…
Good news for those looking to buy Ford’s electric truck. Ford Motor announced Tuesday that F-150 Lightning orders have increased by 600% following the drastic price cuts last month. The automaker says it’s now on track to triple annual production capacity by this fall…
Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control
August 1, 2023
NHTSA announced that it launched a new investigation into newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over 12 reports drivers are losing steering control and power steering.
Tesla has been under many NHTSA probes over the years, especially when it relates to its Autopilot and Full…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 31, 2023
August 1, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas.
There are a few metals that need to be mined more to support the increased demand for batteries, which is primarily driven by the rise of electric…
As the brutal heat wave in Texas continues, Electrek spoke with Julia Souder, CEO of the global nonprofit Long Duration Energy Storage Council, about how big battery storage is helping to keep the Texas grid online.
Electrek: How is big battery storage helping to keep the…
Watch this electric retrofit LandCruiser drive over 4 miles completely underwater [Video]
July 31, 2023
Who says EVs can’t plow through water? A team of engineers, commercial divers, and enthusiasts successfully drove an electric retrofit Toyota LandCruiser across Darwin Harbour, an over 4 mile (7 km) trip. The EV was submerged entirely underwater, navigating depths up to nearly 100 feet (30 m).
Electric LandCruiser travels 4 miles underwater
You heard that right. The team converted a 1987…
