Tesla is shutting down a Model 3 production line at the Fremont, California, factory for two weeks amid an industrywide microchip shortage.
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Tesla has informed employees from a Model 3 production line at the Fremont factory that their line is being shut down until March 7:
Workers on a Model 3 production line in Fremont were told their line would be down…
Tesla releases behind-the-scenes look at testing of its fart machine and Boombox mode
February 25, 2021
Tesla has released a new video giving a rare behind-the-scenes look at testing of its “holiday software update,” which includes its fart machine and Boombox mode.
While Tesla frequently pushes new over-the-air software updates to its customer fleet, over the years, the…
This breakthrough may revolutionize lithium-sulfur batteries
February 25, 2021
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, given their light weight and theoretical high capacities, are a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for large-scale energy storage systems and electric vehicles. But Li-S batteries currently suffer from poor…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 24, 2021
February 25, 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…
Polestar 2 now available for test drives in select cities
February 25, 2021
EV automaker Polestar is now allowing prospective customers to book test drives of its Polestar 2 electric fastback. Its website now lets consumers arrange a visit to a retail location near them. Additionally, the company can also bring the Polestar 2 to your home or office…
Hyundai announces Kona, Ioniq, and Bus battery replacements
February 25, 2021
After some fires, Hyundai will replace batteries in all Kona, Ioniq EVs, and Elec City buses. GM owners wonder if they’ll get the same thing, while most have faith in a software fix.
As we broke the news last week, Hyundai has now officially announced that they are going…
Systemic tax abuse, corruption, and money laundering slow down climate action, says the United Nations’ High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel).
The FACTI Panel, which includes former world leaders and central bank governors, business and civil society heads and academics, says bankers, lawyers, and…
Formula E season 7 starts Friday with a Saudi doubleheader
February 25, 2021
After last season was significantly rearranged in the middle of a global pandemic, Formula E, the top electric racing series, is back this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The season’s first race weekend will consist of two races, one on Friday and another on…
EGEB: Xos Trucks to be publicly listed on Nasdaq
February 25, 2021
Xos Trucks to become publicly traded on Nasdaq through merger with NextGen Acquisition Corporation.
EV charging industry association ChargeUp Europe gains its 12th member, ABL + reev.
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Tesla cofounder JB Straubel will recycle Nissan Leaf batteries at Redwood Materials
February 25, 2021
Tesla cofounder JB Straubel announced that his new startup, Redwood Materials, is going to recycle Nissan Leaf battery packs.
Redwood Materials is a Nevada-based company that is developing new processes to recycle materials with a focus on electric car batteries.
It was founded by JB Straubel, an early founding member of Tesla and the company’s longtime chief technology officer, until he left…
