Following customer deliveries of its flagship SOLO EV last fall, compact electric vehicle manufacturer ElectraMeccanica has shared a delivery timeline for the upcoming Cargo version of the SOLO. Later this year, both commercial and fleet customers will see the new SOLO EVs delivered with over twice the cargo capacity.
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. ($SOLO) is an EV designer and…
Tesla supply chain issues now extend to solar roof, stops scheduling new installation for now
February 2, 2022
Tesla has communicated to employees and some customers that its supply chain issues are now extending its solar roof product, and for now, it is stopping scheduling for new installations.
It’s not clear when those problems will be solved.
Supply chain issues are…
Ford shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or loud, dirty generator
February 2, 2022
As Ford Motor Co. approaches first deliveries of its all electric F-150 Lightning this spring, it has shared new details regarding how future owners will soon be able to power their homes using the truck as a backup generator. Through a new partnership with Sunrun, F-150…
Tracking the most expensive electric vehicles on the planet
February 2, 2022
Previously, we’ve covered the most expensive consumer electric vehicles on the road in 2022, focused on vehicles you’re more likely to actually see on the road. Much of the feedback in the comments relayed that many of the EVs listed weren’t truly the most expensive. While we’d argue that original list pertains more to the most expensive vehicles to reach series production for consumers…
Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article
February 2, 2022
Elon Musk is accusing an Associated Press reporter of being a lobbyist over an article about NHTSA’s recall of Tesla vehicles in the Full Self-Driving Beta program. Now his fans are attacking the journalist on Twitter.
The biggest news dominating the Tesla universe today…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 1, 2022
February 2, 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 launches color customization in vehicle software for people wrapping their cars
February 1, 2022
Tesla has launched a new software update that lets owners customize the color of their vehicle in the user interface, allowing customers with after-market wraps or new paint jobs to color match their vehicle.
The feature is currently only available on Tesla vehicles in China.
Amongst premium automakers, Tesla is known for offering the least amount of options.
Years ago, the automaker decided to…
An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers
February 1, 2022
A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that Arizona utility Salt River Project, which services most of the Phoenix metropolitan area, can be held liable for violating antitrust laws because it charged customers who own rooftop solar panels higher electricity…
Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings
February 1, 2022
Tesla has launched a new ‘Charge Stats’ feature in its mobile app that gives owners more access to their charging information than ever and a clearer idea of savings compared to gas.
Over the years, Tesla has run into some issues about how it advertised “gas…
With more armies testing e-bikes than ever before, are electric bikes set to become the new cavalry?
February 1, 2022
The idea of army vehicles usually conjures up images of battle tanks and Black Hawks, but there’s a long history of two-wheelers making the draft as well. But while bicycles and old motorcycles were the bikes of choice for decades, electrification is changing the face of two-wheeled army transports around the world.
Electric motorcycles have already been growing in popularity for civilian use…
