We got a glimpse of an all-electric off-roading and motorsport future with a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck charging a Taiga Orca electric jet ski.
At Electrek, we are excited not only for the electrification of the auto industry but also for all ground and water transportation, including off-roading and motorsport.
Off-road vehicles are meant to be enjoyed in nature, and it’s a…
See Maserati’s GranTurismo Folgore EV rip through roads ahead of 2023 release [video]
September 6, 2022
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has shared the latest update in becoming an all-electric brand by taking comedian Sebastian Maniscalco for a spin in its new GranTurismo Folgore EV. Check out video footage below offering the first glimpse of this Maserati EV in action, as…
Tritium raises up to $135 million in new funding to accelerate DC fast charger production
September 6, 2022
Tritium has a rich history of designing and building DC fast chargers for the EV industry. The EV charging manufacturer announced Tuesday it raised up to $135 million in new funding to help it work through its backorders while boosting production ability.
As electric…
Yamaha launches new mid-drive electric bike motor with more power in smaller package
September 6, 2022
Yamaha is at it again with a new mid-drive motor for electric bikes, this time launching the updated Yamaha PWseries S2 drive unit. It’s everything you’d expect from a new motor update, with more power and torque in a smaller and lighter package.
Yamaha described the motor as being developed with a “less is more” philosophy, focusing on dropping the size and weight of their previous…
Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
September 6, 2022
Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles.
Tesla Theater
Tesla vehicles are equipped with an in-car app…
Tesla is still having some issues in ramping up production of its new 4680 battery cell and especially its dry-coating technology, according to an interesting albeit strange new report.
Reuters is out today with a new report on Tesla’s effort to ramp up production of its…
Gogoro launches sales of its battery-swapping electric scooters in Israel, also enters Singapore
September 6, 2022
Gogoro can’t seem to slow down these days, announcing expansion after expansion. The two latest major moves involve the company’s first retail expansion, which just launched in Tel Aviv, and a selection for Singapore’s first EV battery swap pilot.
Gogoro (Nasdaq: GGR), famous for its battery-swapping network that allows riders of its 90+ km/h (56+ mph) electric scooters to forgo charging…
After successfully launching the all-electric Taycan, Porsche is ready to take another giant step into the EV market. The German automaker plans to introduce its Porsche Panamera EV, a full-size luxury car, as part of its plans to speed up its electric transition.
Porsche…
Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember.
Ember analyzed existing national power sector development plans across China…
Tesla raises Full Self-Driving price to $15,000 – is it worth it?
September 5, 2022
Tesla has officially raised the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to $15,000, as CEO Elon Musk promised.
Is it worth $15,000?
For years now, Musk has stated that Tesla would keep gradually increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package as functionality improves leading to the actual final form of the product, which is, as its name suggests, the capacity to fully drive…
