Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the Cybertruck with a four-motor configuration that is going to enable independent power at each wheel and four-wheel steering with “crab” mode, like the Hummer EV.
As we previously reported, Tesla removed Cybertruck specs and prices from its website in October.
After being unchanged for two years since the unveiling of the prototype in 2019, the…
Norway is again showing that the all-electric car future is closer than people think, as November car sales in the country see internal combustion engine car sales crumble.
The Scandinavian country has been the leading market for electric vehicles in term of adoption per…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck update, Cyberquad, Nissan’s new electrification plan, and more
December 4, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla giving an update on the Cybertruck, the Cyberquad for kids, Nissan’s new electrification plan, and more.
Discover all the new and…
According to a statement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Tesla Shanghai filed a recall plan for 21,599 Model Y EVs manufactured in the country. The automaker cited issues pertaining to the strength of front and rear steering knuckles, stating they may not meet the automaker’s design requirements.
Just last week, we reported that Tesla had begun deliveries of…
Tesla is working on integrating vehicle sharing into its app, which could be a step further toward the long-awaited “Tesla Network” launch.
CEO Elon Musk said that one of the core goals of the design of the Model 3 (and Model Y later) was to build the electric car…
Tesla is having issues securing solar panel supply amid the global supply crisis.
The issues are starting to lead to delays on some customer projects.
Last month, we reported on early signs that supply chain issues are affecting Tesla’s solar panel business.
Now things…
Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year.
The Japanese automaker has widely been recognized as a laggard in the transition to electric vehicles.
Years of betting on hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid vehicles has put Toyota behind on battery-electric vehicles.
The automaker only recently started to bring all-electric vehicles to…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 2, 2021
December 3, 2021
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…
StoreDot – makers of ultra-fast, Tesla-like 4680 cells – debuts self-repairing cell technology
December 3, 2021
StoreDot, an Israel-based electric vehicle battery startup, yesterday announced new patented technology that uses a background repair mechanism to allow battery cells to regenerate while they are in use. The company says the new technology will result in longer battery life…
Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya
December 3, 2021
At its Futures event in Yokohama Japan, Nissan unveiled an electric lunar rover co-developed alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The prototype features AWD technology that will soon be featured on certain trims of 2023 Nissan Ariya.
Nissan Motor Corporation has been in business since the 1930s in Japan, and has established itself as a globally recognized automaker behind…
