Elon Musk says that Tesla is moving its plan to build a “diner and drive-in theater” at a Supercharger station in Santa Monica, California, to a new, undisclosed location in Hollywood.
It’s also not going to be a “retro-looking” one but a “futuristic” diner apparently.
In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla plans to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant…
Tesla is facing scrutiny over Autopilot’s auto lane change feature, may be considered illegal in Europe
February 21, 2022
Reports in Germany state that regulators are investigating Tesla Autopilot’s auto lane change feature, which may be considered illegal in Europe.
Over the years, Tesla owners in Europe have had a less extensive version of Autopilot than owners in other markets because…
Michigan public utility Consumers Energy, which serves 6.7 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents, today announced that it will install 200 new electric vehicle chargers across the state by the end of 2023. And that includes 100 fast chargers.
UnderstandSolar is a…
Volkswagen teases double world premiere of ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo alongside details like ‘Plug & Charge’ and bi-directional charging
February 21, 2022
As its pre-production models tour Europe, Volkswagen has begun counting down the world premiere of its ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo electric vehicles. Ahead of the double premiere on March 9, Volkswagen has shared new details customers in Europe and the US can soon expect regarding the Buzz EV.
As we grow ever closer to a world premiere of the ID. Buzz, we can look back on five years of progress…
Double your e-bike’s range? Priority introduces new add-on battery, bumping electric bike’s capacity
February 20, 2022
I ride electric bikes all the time. It’s kind of my thing. It’s a blast because I get an awesome ride experience without the pain and discomfort that normally comes from a long and arduous pedal bike ride.
But nothing harshes a good e-biking vibe quite like a low…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 19, 2022
February 20, 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…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Why does this electric garbage truck look so cool?!
February 19, 2022
After I had such a good time pretending to operate my own private fire service with the mini electric fire truck I found last week, I think I’ll stick with the municipal services for just a bit longer. And considering the famed high-wages that garbage men are supposed to receive, perhaps its time I bought an electric garbage truck and take this dumpster fire on the road.
The garbage e-truck in…
We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New…
Nissan announces plan to produce 2 new electric vehicles at Mississippi factory where it produces pickup trucks
February 18, 2022
This week, Nissan announced a plan to invest $500 million into its Canton, Mississippi factory to prepare for the production of two new electric vehicles.
Once seen as a leader in electrification, with the Leaf launching all the way back in 2011, Nissan has since let its…
New electric bike mid-drive motor with built-in automatic transmission ready for production
February 18, 2022
Remember that time 14 months ago when French company Valeo announced the development of a new electric bicycle mid-drive system that included a built-in automatic transmission? Electrek remembers.
And now that drive unit is ready for production. It will soon be available on several e-bike models thanks to partnerships with over a dozen electric bicycle companies.
Fourteen, to be exact.
