Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s AirPlay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth.
In recent years, Tesla has put an emphasis on the sound system inside its vehicles.
The sound system in the Model 3 has been well-received by audiophiles, and the one in the new version of the Model S has also received positive reviews.
It has been compared to…
Tesla needs to deliver on promise to deploy solar and batteries at Supercharger stations
May 30, 2022
Elon Musk has long promised that Tesla will deploy solar and batteries to all its Supercharger stations in order to reduce their dependence on the grid.
It has yet to happen, and now we are seeing some examples of why it should happen sooner rather than later.
There are…
Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range
May 30, 2022
Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car, which get to 1,000 miles of range, as it gets closer to production.
This is Aptera’s second go. The company was created in 2006 with the aim of bringing to market a…
The is a great value electric city cruiser with surprising quality given the entry to mid level price. There’s so much to love about this bike, but the look, is undoubtedly the first positive impression. The Discover 1 has a wonderful build that blends utility and aesthetics.
The Discover 1 is really good looking in photos, but it’s looks even better in person.
The quality on the really shows…
DeLorean has released the first non-teaser images of their upcoming electric vehicle, along with a model name: Alpha5.
The car’s official public release will come tonight, Monday, at 9 p.m. Pacific Time, and DeLorean plans to show it at the Pebble Beach Concours…
Tesla and others lobby for federal funding of charging infrastructure for electric trucks
May 30, 2022
Tesla, along with other EV companies and environmental groups, is lobbying for some of the federal funding going to EV charging infrastructure to be used to deploy charging stations for electric trucks.
Last year, the US legislature approved a new infrastructure bill that…
Stockholm-based Candela, the world leader in hydrofoil electric boats that fly above the surface of the water to consume significantly less energy, has just unveiled its newest electric watercraft: the Candela P-8 Voyager. Designed to replace traditional water taxies and commercial passenger watercraft that have conventionally relied on combustion engines for power, the P-8 Voyager is preparing to…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 28, 2022
May 29, 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…
Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation.
Last year, we reported that Tesla plans to completely revamp its referral program:
“According to a source familiar with the matter, Tesla…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $500 Three-wheeled electric motorcycle
May 28, 2022
Mother Nature may be beautiful, powerful, and mystifying, but it’s Father Time who eventually catches up with all of us. We start out young and eager on our cute little red tricycles, our parents giving us an early push. We grow into kids on our first real bike, then progress towards power as we mount our first motorcycle. The years pass as we hop from bike to bike, invariably chasing just a bit…
