Mercedes brought us out to Stuttgart, Germany this week to check out the latest developments in their DRIVE PILOT Level 3 autonomous software and hardware. After testing other beta autonomy products, I found Mercedes’ latest software/hardware bundle to be quite…relaxing.
To set the scene, we were in Mercedes’ huge Immendingen proving grounds outside of Stuttgart, and all the vehicles in…
Auckland, New Zealand-based Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), which offers “end-to-end charging as a service,” is going to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida, mostly at commercial sites and parking lots.
Once the EV chargers for all models are fully…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and…
CATL chief scientist says energy dense M3P batteries are already in production, debut next year
July 22, 2022
Following reports out of China earlier this month, battery behemoth CATL has confirmed the production of its M3P batteries that will deliver next year. Although the chemistry may be similar, CATL has said the M3P batteries vary from Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cells.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd., aka CATL, is a global energy technology company and the leading EV battery…
Tesla has managed to strike a deal with the state of Nuevo Leon to have its own lane at the US-Mexico border, which should help the company and its suppliers get across faster.
Nuevo Leon is a weirdly shaped state that managed to have its border drawn in a way that gave it…
Ford is testing a robotic EV charger to assist disabled, elderly, and less mobile drivers
July 22, 2022
As EV adoption begins to grow, many drivers will face early charging issues since they’re not used to the charging process, which differs from a gas station visit. While there is certainly a learning curve, the process is relatively simple for most people. However, others…
Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of ‘special glass’
July 22, 2022
Elon Musk is reportedly at risk of losing his top lieutenant at Tesla over a suspicious order of ‘special glass’ that some suspect might have been for the CEO.
Omead Afshar’s official position at Tesla is director of the office of the CEO – Elon Musk’s office.
But in practice, he has been seen as Musk’s chief of staff since Sam Teller, Musk’s long-time top lieutenant, left the…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 21, 2022
July 22, 2022
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Aventon’s award-winning set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new…
Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles
July 21, 2022
Ford announced today that it managed to secure 60 GWh of battery supply in order to achieve an annual production run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by the end of next year.
The automaker also confirmed a move to iron-phosphate (LFP) cells to help achieve the…
Tesla’s energy division, Tesla Energy, has achieved a record quarter on many levels, but the company didn’t have a word for its problematic solar roof product.
Yesterday, Tesla (TSLA) released its Q2 2022 financial results, and it beat Wall Street expectations. One of the highlights of Tesla’s earnings is the results of the company’s energy division.
Ahead of the earnings, Electrek…
