An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests.
Tesla has an incredible record when it comes to crash safety. Its electric vehicles have consistently achieved top safety ratings with auto safety agencies around the world.
The latest safety accolade came from Euro NCAP and Australia’s…
Greece runs on 100% renewables for the first time on record
October 13, 2022
Greece was powered entirely by renewables for the first time ever last week, according to the country’s independent power transmission operator (IPTO).
?Based on #IPTO, electricity from #renewables in ?? hit an all-time record, covering 100% of electricity demand for…
School districts embrace electric buses as the 200th Proterra-powered EV bus arrives in Indiana
October 13, 2022
Electric school buses are rolling out across the United States as school districts look to keep their students and the communities they work in safe and free of harmful emissions. In a significant milestone, Thomas Built Buses announced Wednesday that it has delivered 200…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 12, 2022
October 13, 2022
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 Semi spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp
October 12, 2022
A Tesla Semi electric truck was spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp near a highway in Northern California.
After years of delays, Tesla has finally started production of the Tesla Semi last week.
The first deliveries are expected to start on December 1, and the…
Toyota exec equates 300K hybrids sold to 90K electric vehicles while heatedly defending company’s EV plans
October 12, 2022
Toyota can’t seem to grasp why it’s being criticized for its lack of progress in fully electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker is making headlines Wednesday after an executive went off on a tangent defending Toyota’s carbon reduction efforts and future EV plans…
Lucid Motors (LCID) tripled EV production in Q3 as it stays on track for 2022 output goal
October 12, 2022
Ahead of its full financial report next month, Lucid Motors has shared more optimistic production numbers for Q3, indicating a substantial ramp-up compared to previous quarters. Although the automaker has had to slash its annual output goals twice, Lucid says it remains on par with its latest goal of producing 6,000-7,000 EVs this year.
As a relatively young automaker that only began delivering…
Greenworks electric leaf blowers, mowers, more fall to best prices of the year in New Green Deals
October 12, 2022
As Amazon’s fall Prime Day sale comes to a close, the retailer is offering one last chance to lock-in some savings on various outdoor electric tools for getting your lawn tidied up this fall. Courtesy of the Greenworks stable, you’ll find everything from electric leaf…
Earlier this year, we first reported on the Specialized Globe line of electric bicycles, which the company announced would see the high-end bicycle manufacturer launch a new series of more affordable electric utility bikes. Now, we’re getting our first look at the premier…
Tesla is going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system
October 12, 2022
Tesla is reportedly going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system through a partnership with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®).
Emergency Safety Solutions describes the H.E.L.P. system for disabled vehicles on the highway:
ESS’ Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.®) is designed to provide highly…
