Tesla has moved its safety monitor from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat in its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas, as it expands onto highways.
However, the timing may be more closely tied to regulations.
When Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, we warned that the move was more about optics than safety, as the automaker basically deployed its ‘Supervised Full…
Eve Energy rolls solid-state batteries off new assembly line to power humanoids, flying cars
September 5, 2025
What a headline and what a future evolving before our eyes. Chinese battery expert EVE Energy inaugurated a new production base yesterday, and to celebrate the feat, rolled one of its new all-solid-state batteries off the production line.
EVE Energy Co., Ltd. is a Chinese…
Review: I tested the Viribus SC5 fat tire electric trike, and it’s more capable than I expected
September 4, 2025
When I first saw the Viribus SC5 electric trike, I figured it would be a budget-friendly utility trike with basic features and limited performance. I’ve tried a Viribus e-trike before, and while it got the job done, it was a fairly basic and entry level model. But this…
With just a few days left until its official debut, Hyundai offered a sneak peek at its first compact IONIQ EV, the Concept THREE. The radical-looking new EV will launch as the Hyundai IONIQ 3.
Hyundai teases new EV concept with a radical design
Rumors of a new entry-level Hyundai have been spreading like wildfire over the past few months. After a few prototypes were spotted out in public…
BMW's wild new electric motorcycle doesn't even need a helmet
September 4, 2025
BMW Motorrad just dropped a futuristic electric motorcycle concept that looks like it rolled straight out of a sci-fi movie and into a design studio. The new concept, called the BMW Motorrad Vision CE, is the company’s latest attempt to answer a question that’s been…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in September 2025
September 3, 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with…
Kia announces EV5 prices, offering up to 329 miles of range
September 3, 2025
The Kia EV5 has officially arrived in the UK. Boasting up to 329 miles of range, Kia opened orders for the new Sportage-sized electric SUV on Monday. Here’s a breakdown of Kia EV5 prices, range, and other specs for the UK market.
Kia EV5 prices and range in the UK
Kia calls the EV5 “a cornerstone” of its electrification strategy. The midsize electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y…
Volkswagen is about to unveil its most affordable electric SUV
September 3, 2025
With just a week left until its official debut, Volkswagen is giving us a sneak peek of its most affordable electric SUV, the ID.2. Here’s our closest look at the new entry-level EV.
The Volkswagen ID.2 is an affordable electric SUV
Volkswagen is revamping its electric…
Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years – but there are a few asterisks in that statement. We’ll try to unpack them all for you here.
MAN began series production of its eTruck…
Denver Public Library deploys novel solar and battery storage system
September 2, 2025
Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety.
The Denver Public Library sought a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could deliver cost savings without compromising safety for staff, visitors, or the…
