I’ve been writing for Electrek for nearly two years now, and last week, I took delivery of a Tesla Model 3 – my very first electric car. Here’s how the whole process went, from the initial order to final delivery.
A disclaimer: This is my own personal experience, not a sweeping generalization about the Tesla experience. I have no doubt that others’ experiences will be different from…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 5, 2021
July 6, 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…
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting.
Rimac and Porsche announced a deal today that results in Bugatti now being under the control of a new “Rimac Group” led by Mate Rimac, the young engineer behind the famous electric hypercar.
The move hints at the electrification of the legendary Bugatti brand.
As we previously reported, Rimac is best known for its all-electric hypercars, especially the Concept_One, arguably the first…
The fun-looking Transformer is a small electric dirt ‘bike’ that fits in a trunk (and in your budget)
July 6, 2021
I ride and write about all sorts of light electric vehicles including electric bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and dirt bikes. But I have no idea where or how to classify the new Splach Transformer. It’s something of a hybrid light electric two-wheeler that not only fits in…
Kick gas + oil to the curb with this 3-tool electric lawn care kit from $94, more in New Green Deals
July 6, 2021
It’s that time again, so we’re bringing you the latest batch of New Green Deals to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look at deal on this. Plus, there’s discounts on portable power stations and much more. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and other e-bike…
Volvo, Daimler, and TRATON GROUP to develop high-performance charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks
July 6, 2021
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON GROUP have signed a non-binding agreement to implement and operate a high-performance public charging network for electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks throughout Europe. The agreement was signed to accelerate the growth of charging infrastructure and support the EU’s shift toward climate-neutral transportation.
Volvo Group (AB Volvo) is a…
VW has announced the launch of its over-the-air software update coming to its ID electric vehicle lineup.
It’s an important step taken by the German automaker to address its software issues.
Apart from Tesla, no automaker has truly figured out over-the-air software…
Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy to manufacture its components
July 6, 2021
Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Currently, the sports car manufacturer’s supply chain contributes about 20% of its total…
Elon Musk admits self-driving is harder than he thought as Tesla owners troll him over missed deadlines
July 5, 2021
Elon Musk is admitting that self-driving is a harder problem than he originally thought as some Tesla owners are trolling him over yet another missed deadline for Tesla’s self-driving program.
Musk has a long history of failed predictions regarding Tesla bringing a true self-driving system to market.
It was first supposed to happen in 2018, then 2019, and in more recent years Musk has been…
