Tesla is working with famed video game engineer John Carmack to improve the interface performance in older vehicles.
Carmack is a legend in the video game world and in the broader computer science industry.
He made important advancements in 3D computer graphics and was the lead programmer on game-changing video games like Doom and Quake.
Later in his career, he focused his talents on virtual…
Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one
August 25, 2021
Elon Musk said that Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving Beta build is “not great,” but he is currently testing the next build coming to beta testers, and he is impressed by that one.
Tesla has a lot of eyes on its Full Self-Driving program.
It’s not only about the…
As many legacy automakers join a slew of new and established EV manufacturers in committing to an all-electric future for passenger vehicles, the transition for consumers continued to rise. While we are still quite a ways away from a world of roads dominated by BEVs, the…
Chinese automaker XPeng has officially begun its first venture overseas as it has loaded its P7 EVs on a ship headed for Norway. This initial batch of smart electric sedans represents XPeng’s commitment to a full-scale operation in Norway and an eventual expansion further into Europe.
Xiaopeng, or XPeng Motors ($XPEV), is a Chinese EV manufacturer founded in 2014 headquartered in Guangzhou.
Electric bicycle manufacturer Himiway has been riding high on its main two electric bicycle models for quite some time. Now the company says it is ready to mix it up with a slew of new e-bikes.
Himiway’s bread and butter has so far been its fat tire Cruiser e-bike and…
Rumor of Tesla Model Y with 400-mile range explained
August 24, 2021
There are rumors of a Tesla Model Y coming with a range of 400 miles after the automaker filed for new versions of the electric SUV to be produced at Gigafactory Shanghai.
The rumors are exaggerated.
As we reported last week, Tesla filed with the Chinese government to…
Ford is planning to double production of their upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, according to Reuters. The move comes in response to strong early demand, with Ford already racking up 120,000 customer reservations for the vehicle in advance of its Spring 2022 release.
Ford’s new plan includes a ramp to 15,000 vehicles in 2022, 55,000 in 2023, and 80,000 in 2024. Ford will then…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 23, 2021
August 24, 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…
Rivian says that its R1T electric pickup is basically ready for production and it is now waiting for government approval to start deliveries.
The R1T was supposed to be delivered earlier this summer, but Rivian has run into some production issues as is to be expected when…
Electric bodyboard/water scooter review: Firduo’s electric jet board rips through the surf!
August 24, 2021
Bodyboarding the old-fashioned way is plenty of fun, but what if the sea is too calm (or you’re in a pool or lake)? Then an electric bodyboard can give you the same thrill no matter what type of water you’re in. I just had the chance to test out Firduo’s electric bodyboard, and I haven’t stopped smiling since!
The Firduo electric bodyboard is unlike anything I’ve ever tried…
