In a new video, we can watch Rivian’s latest R1S electric SUV prototype climb an insane 45-degree slope like it’s nothing.
Rivian has been running into some issues bringing its first consumer electric vehicle to production.
The first R1T electric pickup truck deliveries have recently been delayed from July to September.
It also delays deliveries of the R1S, an electric SUV built on the same…
Tesla Autopilot brings car to a stop after drunk driver becomes unconscious at the wheel
August 2, 2021
A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated.
The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop.
The incident happened in…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 31, 2021
August 1, 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…
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla?
July 31, 2021
When thinking about a future electric vehicle purchase like a Tesla, your first thought might be, “how much does a Tesla cost?” Well, we’ve already covered that for you. If you’re like many people and are new to the world of electric vehicles, your next question might be, “how much does it cost to charge a Tesla?”
Excellent question, it costs $10. Just kidding, it’s unfortunately…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
KORE Power will build the first lithium-ion battery factory wholly owned by a US company.
A Bronx, New York food distributor will host a 2.7-megawatt community solar project on its roof.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that…
Tesla reduces Model 3 price in China
July 31, 2021
Tesla has reduced the price of the Model 3 Standard Range in China, as the price of the same vehicle produced in the US has been going up.
Since the beginning of the year, Tesla has been increasing the price of its electric vehicles in the US. In China, where Tesla now…
Elon Musk wanted to be Apple CEO, but Tim Cook dropped an F bomb on that idea [U: Musk denies]
July 31, 2021
Update: Tesla CEO Elon Musk is denying that this interaction ever took place. He wrote on Twitter today that he and Cook have never spoken or written to each other. “There was a point where I requested to meet with Cook to talk about Apple buying Tesla. There were no conditions of acquisition proposed whatsoever. He refused to meet,” Musk says.
The history between Tesla and Apple, and between…
Commercial EV manufacturer Lion Electric has announced that Vermont energy provider Green Mountain Power will purchase two of its all-electric heavy duty trucks. The purchase includes a Lion8 bucket truck for line crews and a Lion6 truck for electrical maintenance crews in…
Orbital Marine Power’s 2 MW tidal turbine has begun to generate electricity at the local onshore electricity network in Orkney, Scotland.
Tidal turbine
It’s the Edinburgh- and Orkney-based company’s first turbine.
The floating turbine known as the Orbital O2 is…
Tesla agrees to pay owners $625 each over battery throttling after class-action lawsuit
July 31, 2021
Tesla has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over throttling battery capacity.
The court hasn’t approved the settlement, but it is expected to be and will include a payment of $625 to each affected Tesla owner.
Back in 2019, Electrek reported on several reports from Tesla owners about seeing significant drops in range from 12 to 30 miles following a software update.
Model S vehicles…
