General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions.
Cruise is a startup founded…
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new…
Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, and more
September 2, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead…
After teasing a new “Camp Mode” feature earlier this week, Rivian has rolled out its latest software update to include the new function along with a bunch of cool features to try out during the long holiday weekend. Check it out footage from Rivian below.
Since its inception, Rivian has prided itself on being an EV brand with a keen focus on sustainability, and a prominent theme it is…
California sets 2045 net-zero goal, keeps nuke plant open, and more
September 2, 2022
California has passed a series of climate bills setting a 2045 net-zero carbon goal, establishing carbon capture guidelines, banning new oil wells from residential areas, extending the timeline to keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant open for another five years, and more.
The…
Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
September 2, 2022
Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up.
Tesla Canada Factory
Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has…
California sets 2045 net-zero goal, keeps nuke plant open, and more
September 2, 2022
California has passed a series of climate bills setting a 2045 net-zero carbon goal, establishing carbon capture guidelines, banning new oil wells from residential areas, extending the timeline to keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant open for another five years, and more.
The flurry of activity came at the end of the two-year legislative session, with legislators finalizing a number of bills that have…
Uber unleashing 10K EVs across London with Moove deal driven by Tesla Model 3 demand
September 2, 2022
Uber’s network spans all over the globe. The ride-share company dominates the US and London markets as it expands its global presence. Meanwhile, Uber is leading the way for a cleaner, sustainable future as it continues adding EV options to its London fleet.
Most of us…
Record numbers of solar panels shipped in the US in 2021 – here’s why those numbers will rise
September 2, 2022
US shipments of solar panels – including imports, exports, and domestically produced and shipped panels – rose to a record electricity-generating capacity of 28.8 million peak kilowatts (kW) in 2021, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). That was…
Tesla ramps up hiring for ‘Semi Service Program’ ahead of first electric truck deliveries
September 2, 2022
Tesla is ramping up hiring for its “Semi Service Program” to service its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck ahead of the first customer deliveries.
After years of delays, Elon Musk finally confirmed that Tesla Semi electric trucks with 500 miles of range are going to be shipping to customers by the end of the year.
Tesla has already been using the electric trucks in its own fleet for a while…
