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 new Tesla price cuts, TSLA earnings, and a ton of new electric vehicle unveilings.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict.
As a reminder, we’ll have an…
Audi A8 EV will be the brand’s most powerful model with leading range and digital interior
April 21, 2023
Audi is set to release its next-gen A8 model next year, which will reportedly be the brand’s most powerful EV and vehicle overall. The Audi A8 EV will be key in the luxury brand’s transition to an all-electric future, with unparalleled range and a keen focus on…
Renewable energy giant Siemens Gamesa today announced the launch of GreenerTower, a sustainable steel tower that reduces a wind turbine’s carbon footprint by 20%.
Wind turbine towers made of sustainable steel
Wind turbine towers are made up of 80% steel plates. Siemens…
Tesla has launched a new Model Y RWD in Canada starting at $59,990 CAD. The new lower price gives access to up to $12,000 in incentives.
It looks like Tesla is all about launching new versions of the Model Y for specific markets this week.
After launching the Model Y Standard Range AWD for businesses in the UK, Tesla is launching a new Model Y Standard Range RWD in Canada.
The new version…
General Motors looks to revive its electric “supertruck” with a new 3X trim for both the electric truck and SUV models. The 2023 GMC Hummer EV pickup 3X is designed to take the journey further with up to 355 GM-estimated miles driving range.
The GMC Hummer EV was…
StoreDot, makers of ultrafast , today announced that it’s partnering with VinES Energy Solutions to develop extreme fast charging (XFC) battery cells that will be installed into VinFast EVs.
VinFast vehicles will immediately adopt the first generation of this XFC battery…
While Rivian isn’t working on CarPlay support, the EV maker is planning a few other features that Apple fans will appreciate. In a recent Q&A session this week, Rivian’s head of software development, Wassym Bensaid, revealed that the company is actively testing support for allowing Apple Watch to serve as a key for R1T and R1S vehicles.
Rivian talks Apple Watch integration, Apple Music…
Tesla has released a very detailed update on its 4680 battery cell program, which is expected to be critical for its future electric vehicles.
The 4680 battery cell format has taken the industry by storm since Tesla unveiled its own cell strategy at Battery Day in 2020.
The…
After revealing a slew of new fully electric vehicles aimed at reconnecting with its customer base in China, Toyota’s recently appointed CEO, Koji Sato, says more needs to be done to keep up with the competition.
Anyone following the rise of electric vehicles over the…
Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices, following several massive price cuts to its flagship models, but it is also giving three years of free Supercharging to new buyers.
Since the beginning of the year, Tesla has been cutting prices across its entire vehicle lineup.
Model S and Model X saw the most significant price drops and following another wave of price cuts earlier this…
