President Joe Biden will today authorize the use of Title III of the Korean War-era Defense Production Act (DPA) to rapidly step up US production of minerals for electric vehicle and storage batteries.
The Defense Production Act for critical minerals
As the FEMA website explains:
The Defense Production Act [of 1950] is the primary source of presidential authorities to expedite and expand the…
Although NIO CEO William Li recently admitted the company is only in the research phase, he has confirmed the Chinese automaker is exploring the production of its own phones. By combining technology with humanity, NIO hopes to provide one holistic system for consumers’…
Kyte announces a fleet of Tesla Model 3s for a $995/month subscription service across the US
March 31, 2022
Kyte, an on-demand rental company, announced that it is acquiring a fleet of Tesla Model 3 vehicles to offer a new monthly subscription service across the US starting at $995.
The concept of “subscribing” to a car instead of outright buying it or leasing it has gained…
Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months
March 31, 2022
Tesla has paused solar roof installations due to issues with getting its solar roof tiles. Now some clients will be left without a roof for months.
Supply chain issues are affecting virtually every industry in the world at this point.
When it comes to its auto business, Tesla was not without supply chain challenges, but it has fared a lot better than its peers and managed to double its…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 30, 2022
March 31, 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…
Possway T3 electric skateboard review: 32 mph and big ‘ol comfort wheels for $499? Sign me up!
March 30, 2022
The $499 Possway T3 electric skateboard falls into an interesting middle ground between typical road-ready electric longboards and their beefier all-terrain electric board cousins. The chunky wheels and powerful ride combine to offer it a commanding presence that gives you…
Tesla to soon open Supercharger network to all EV owners in the UK, says govt official
March 30, 2022
Tesla is “within weeks or months” to open its Supercharger network to all electric vehicle owners in the United Kingdom instead of just Tesla owners, according to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla ramping up its effort to open the Supercharger network, its extensive global network of fast-charging stations, to…
Rolls-Royce puts all-electric Spectre through winter tests near the Arctic Circle as part of 2.5 million km testing program
March 30, 2022
British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has shared the latest update regarding its upcoming all-electric Spectre, as it has endured winter testing in Sweden in temperatures as low as -40℃ (-40℉). With the completion of winter testing, Rolls-Royce has shared that…
Waymo has been inching its way toward fully autonomous rides for the population of San Francisco, and this week it’s taking a big step. Starting today, Waymo is conducting fully driverless taxi rides in San Francisco.
In a blog post, Waymo announced that this morning saw…
Propella 9S Pro launched as lightweight urban electric bike with better parts, more power & speed
March 30, 2022
Redmond, Washington-based electric bicycle company Propella has just launched the brand’s most up-market e-bike yet, the. It builds upon the company’s lightweight, messenger-style e-bike design legacy, yet adds in the highest-quality parts we’ve seen yet on the brand’s e-bikes.
We’ve long been Propella fans here at Electrek, having tested both the full-size 700c models and the smaller…
