As if Arcimoto’s Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV) wasn’t already fun enough, the company has just unveiled a new open-top version known as the Arcimoto ROADSTER.
The Arcimoto ROADSTER is built on the same base as the Arcimoto FUV, meaning it shares the three-wheeled delta-trike setup that employs a pair of front wheels.
We actually took a test ride on the FUV earlier this year, which you can check…
Elon Musk’s 25 guns: a 25-person Tesla engineering task force to fix Gigafactory Berlin
November 11, 2020
We’ve learned more about Elon Musk’s ’25 guns’: a 25-person Tesla engineering task force to fix Gigafactory Berlin.
As we reported last week, Musk went to Tesla Gigafactory Berlin to boost its hiring effort and personally interview candidates.
He shared the email…
Tesla has confirmed that its new 2021 Model 3 vehicles are now equipped with a new 82 kWh battery pack — thanks to new, more energy-dense battery cells produced by Panasonic.
Earlier this year, Panasonic announced an extra $100 million investment in Gigafactory Nevada…
CA Clean Air chief Mary Nichols on short list to replace coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head
November 11, 2020
After four years of being filled by such industry mouthpieces as corrupt oil stooge Scott Pruitt and lying dirty coal advocate Andrew Wheeler, it looks like the Environmental Protection Agency is set to resume its actual purpose of protecting the environment come Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20.
While Biden’s selection for EPA head has not yet been announced, one name that should be…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 9, 2020
November 10, 2020
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…
Tesla is apparently looking to switch to AMD “Navi” chip for its onboard media computer (MCU), according to a new leak.
Originally, Tesla used Nvidia Tegra chips in its Media Control Unit (MCU), which is different from its Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD)…
Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
November 10, 2020
Tesla announced that it is extending its warranty for its MCU touchscreen over a longtime eMMC failure problem that rendered the screen useless.
The move comes after NHTSA put some pressure on Tesla.
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been reporting some issues with their MCUs.
The touchscreen becomes less responsive, the power-up time becomes longer, the screen freezes and…
Tesla may face delays at Gigafactory Berlin over lack of permits, Elon Musk gets involved
November 10, 2020
A new report from Germany states that Tesla may face some delays at Gigafactory Berlin over difficulties securing permits.
Elon Musk is getting involved.
As we previously reported, Tesla moved ahead with construction at Gigafactory Berlin without final approval for the…
The Priority Current is a commuter-oriented electric bike that delivers a seriously nice all-around package at a more than reasonable price.
Frankly, it’s refreshing.
I’ve ridden and reviewed plenty of nice e-bikes. I’m not talking about just pretty good but still…
Tesla (TSLA) could surprise with over 500,000 cars produced in China next year, supply chain report says
November 10, 2020
Tesla (TSLA) could surprise with a quicker production ramp than previously expected at Gigafactory Shanghai, based on a new supply chain report.
At the end of last quarter, Tesla reported a production capacity of 250,000 Model 3 cars at Gigafactory Shanghai in China.
Production is expected to grow greatly in 2021 with the start of Model Y production at the factory.
As we previously reported…
