OKAI has a cute new electric scooter known as the EA10A that packs more punch in the tech department than the speed department.
While the name isn’t as common in the Americas, OKAI is fairly well-known elsewhere as a large-scale two-wheeled electric vehicle manufacturer that builds electric rideables for both consumers and commercial clients.
Counting big-name customers like Bird, Lime, Spin…
Tesla brought a new Model S Plaid to the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, attempting to break a few records.
It had a setback today, however, as the vehicle reportedly crashed.
After Porsche brought its brand new Taycan electric car at the Nürburgring racetrack to break…
Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’
August 27, 2021
Nissan has announced that it’s the first Japanese automaker to join a United Nations-supported “Race to Zero” campaign, which is focused on accelerating electric vehicle implementation and reaching carbon neutrality. With the long-established LEAF on the market and an…
Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
August 27, 2021
In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out internal…
Tesla held a launch event for the first deliveries of Model Y RWD Standard Range in China. It’s the new cheapest version of the electric SUV.
Earlier this year, Tesla launched a new Model Y Standard Range RWD with 244 miles (393 km) of range.
The launch was surprising…
My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going
August 27, 2021
My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is…
Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
August 27, 2021
Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas.
A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle.
In March, a fire started at a residence in Dallas.
Smoke was visible from downtown and the media reported that it originated after a brand new Model Y “exploded.”
Many insinuated that the cause of the…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 25, 2021
August 26, 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…
Elon Musk is now saying that Tesla is aiming for the wider public release of its Full Self-Driving Beta in about four weeks.
We are coming up on almost a year since Tesla started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta in its early access program with some customers.
The…
Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
August 26, 2021
Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features.
The Tesla mobile app has been an important asset for the automaker.
Owners managed most of their ownership experience through the app.
It serves as a key to unlock Tesla vehicles, manage climate control, and much more.
In more recent years, the automaker has also…
