Tesla is starting to release a new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update that includes many high-level changes that should positively impact performance.
FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to remain vigilant and ready to take control at all times.
Since the responsibility lies with the…
XPeng’s G9 arrives as first unmodified, mass-produced EV to qualify for autonomous robotaxi testing
November 1, 2022
Just over a month after officially launching its G9 SUV in China, XPeng Motors has announced its latest EV has received a permit for autonomous driving tests on public roads. According to the Chinese automaker, the G9 is the first unmodified, mass-produced commercial vehicle…
Dodge performance parts boost future muscle car EVs horsepower with 800V Banshee system
November 1, 2022
Dodge’s performance parts portfolio, or Dodge Direct Connection as it’s called, unveiled an idea of what we can expect for six of the nine power levels in its upcoming EV muscle car set to begin production in 2024.
The legendary muscle car is going fully electric as…
Lectric XP 3.0 launched as most affordable 2-passenger e-bike, and we got the first ride [Video]
November 1, 2022
Phoenix-based electric bicycle brand Lectric eBikes has just unveiled its newest model, the . Full of new features and updated components, it’s set to likely become one of the best-selling electric bikes in the country.
That’s because the Lectric XP 3.0 is now replacing the Lectric XP 2.0, and it’s upgrading a number of key areas on that bike while retaining the same low. There’s also a…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 31, 2022
November 1, 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…
Here’s every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current and upcoming US federal tax credit
November 1, 2022
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers.
Whether you qualify is not a…
Tesla is still looking for a leader at Gigafactory Texas
November 1, 2022
Tesla is still looking to hire a person to be in charge of the entire Gigafactory Texas – a role often known as a plant director. The search comes amid Tesla trying to ramp up production at the factory, but the company remains vague about the current output.
Over a year and a half ago, Tesla started a hiring spree for Gigafactory Texas in Austin. At the time, we noted that the automaker was…
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it has finalized two Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico that will have the potential to produce enough clean energy to power nearly 3 million homes.
Wind energy is coming to the Gulf of Mexico
Map…
Ford’s electric vehicles are winning over the hearts of long-time Ford fans with an upgraded driving experience and new capabilities. EV owners are using their vehicles’ frunks and added technology such as vehicle-to-load (V2L) to upgrade their Halloween festivities…
Panasonic aims for at least 30 GWh of batteries at new Kansas factory expected to supply Tesla
October 31, 2022
Panasonic announced today that it aims to produce 30 GWh of battery cells during the first phase of its new Kansas factory expected to supply Tesla’s vehicle production.
Earlier this summer, Panasonic announced plans to build a new battery cell factory in Kansas to supply Tesla with more battery cells.
Today, the Japanese battery manufacturer released more information about the project.
We now…
