Thanks to some excellent sleuthing by someone on a Rivian forum through the NHTSA database, we now have a Rosetta Stone in deciphering VIN coding on upcoming R1Ts. Furthermore, the motor options listed in the VIN document hint at the possibility of a more affordable, dual-motor Rivian R1T on the horizon.
Rivian currently sits on the precipice of debuting its two flagship EVs this summer, with…
Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV
May 27, 2021
Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV.
The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco.
Today, Ford announced an updated strategy focused on…
Public fast-charging network EVgo has announced a new program called EVgo Reservations that gives drivers the freedom to claim their spot at a charger ahead of time. The initial rollout consists of 17 locations across California and the Seattle area in a pilot program that…
Elon Musk updates Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v9 timeline and FSD Subscription once again
May 26, 2021
Elon Musk has again updated the timeline for Tesla releasing its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving Beta v9 software update and FSD Subscription.
Here’s the long history of Tesla’s FSD v9 and FSD Subscription timelines:
Tesla Full Self-Driving beta
Tesla is currently testing the “feature complete” version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package in beta with a few thousand customers and…
First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin
May 26, 2021
For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland.
A Jaguar I-Pace is being used for…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 25, 2021
May 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…
EV charging management provider AMPLY Power will announce a collaboration with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions focused on charging fleets of electric buses by means of solar-powered overhead charging stations. AMPLY CEO Vic Shao will introduce this solution at the VERGE Electrify virtual conference today, but he spoke with Electrek beforehand about its potential.
AMPLY is a California-based…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
South Korea has committed nearly $40 billion to build EV tech factories and expand R&D in the US.
The UK will install 3,550 “ultra-rapid charging points” on motorways and in towns over two years.
UnderstandSolar is a…
Tesla today announced a new data center in China in order to keep data collected from vehicles in the country locally.
The news comes after the government banned Tesla cars from more locations over data collection concerns.
Earlier this year, we reported on Tesla facing…
Yadea is the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, with a product portfolio that spans a variety of seated electric scooters and e-bikes. Now the company is adding standing electric scooters to the mix.
With today’s announcement of the Yadea KS5 and KS5 Pro, the Vin Diesel-repped manufacturer is standing up for lightweight electric scooters — literally.
Both scooters are…
