On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more.
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Sweden is building the world’s first permanent electric road that will charge EVs while they’re on the move.
The country has already piloted four temporary electrified roads, including in the city of Lund, in Southern Sweden (pictured above). But this 21 km (13-mile)…
It’s confirmed the Jeep Wrangler will be going all-electric. The new breed of Jeep Wranglers will be purely electric-powered with unrivaled off-road capabilities, even compared to the current generation.
The Jeep Wrangler is going all-electric
According to Jeep’s CEO…
Toyota shareholders request it disclose climate lobbying efforts, fear it's missing out on EV profits
May 14, 2023
Three EU based asset management companies holding millions in stake in Toyota Motor have submitted a shareholder request that the Japanese automaker provide a comprehensive, annual review of its climate-related lobbying efforts. Never one to miss an opportunity to show cynicism toward a steadfast BEV future, Toyota has urged his other shareholders to vote against the proposal.
Even as Toyota…
Vineyard Wind in Massachusetts is going to pilot a secondary bubble curtain – here’s what that is and why it’s great for the undersea environment.
Vineyard Wind
The 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 is a 50-50 joint venture between clean energy company Avangrid and Copenhagen…
NIO’s new “ET5 Orion” electric crossover was spotted in Norway during a press shoot, and at a glance, you may mistake it for a Porsche.
NIO to challenge Porsche, premium EVs with ET5 Orion
Chinese EV pioneer NIO has ambitious plans to expand outside its home market.
VinFast VF 8 (City Edition) first drive: A solid start, but there's always room for improvement
May 14, 2023
As flagship VF 8 models continue to make their way over to North America, Electrek was invited to VinFast’s first media drive event, and I was one of the first to experience the limited run City Edition SUV. While there is certainly room for improvement, VinFast is off to a promising start with the VF 8 – below are my thoughts.
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Background and first impressions of the…
The media is picking up what it is portraying as Tesla recalling over 1 million vehicles in China, but the so-called “recall” is literally a feature update.
There’s already a lot of debate about whether Tesla recalls that are done through over-the-air software updates…
Honda showcased its second fully electric vehicle Friday at a media event in Germany. The new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV will be the first model to ride on the automaker’s new dedicated EV platform.
Meet the new Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV
The new electric SUV will mark…
VinFast Auto has formed a business combination agreement with Black Spade Acquisition Co. in hopes of finally achieving that IPO in the US it has been promising for years. If and when the transaction is complete, VinFast is expected be listed on the US stock market at an equity value over $23 billion.
In true VinFast fashion, the automotive brand of parent conglomerate VinGroup is spinning…
