Ever wondered how your electric vehicle updates itself over the air (OTA)? Is it software or firmware? Perhaps you’re wondering if the new EV you’re considering is even fit with over-the-air capabilities.
No matter the reason, we’ve put together a guide outlining how OTA updates work, plus some of their benefits looking toward the future. Furthermore, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Dubuque may adopt a pilot program to help low- to moderate-income households install solar.
In 2020, US fossil fuel consumption was at its lowest level since 1991.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated…
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says that he sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within the next two to three years.
Last month, the German premium automotive brand announced an acceleration of its electrification plans.
It included plans to produce…
Segway eMoped travels over 50 miles on a single charge within $1 of low, more in New Green Deals
July 7, 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 a deal on Segway’s latest eMoped C80 at $299 off. Plus, you’ll find a deal on Nest’s latest Smart Thermostat and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and other e-bike deals today, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below…
Rolls-Royce taps Jaguar’s I-Pace to support its electric airplane during world-record-attempt flight
July 7, 2021
The Spirit of Innovation, a Rolls-Royce all-electric airplane, is scheduled to take flight for the first time soon, and will be towed around the tarmac by a Jaguar I-Pace as a support vehicle. Rolls-Royce plans to attempt a world record flight with the Spirit of Innovation…
Bianchi’s line of popular electric bikes is coming to America as the company pushes to bring its latest models to the North American market.
Bianchi USA’s CEO Pat Hus recently unveiled a series of new models at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California.
The…
Elon Musk: Tesla to release new UI with ‘mind of car’ view coming to cars with FSD computer
July 6, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will release a new user interface with its upcoming FSD v9 Beta software update.
The updated UI will have something that the CEO referred to as “mind of car” view.
Tesla has been expected to release a broader user interface update in its vehicles for a while now.
It has often been referred to as its v11 software update, and it is expected to use some of the…
After an (American) holiday weekend largely dedicated to setting things on fire, we think it’s relevant to note something that caught on fire this weekend that absolutely shouldn’t have: namely, the sea.
Over the weekend, not only did a fire break out in the Gulf of…
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…
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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
