In a surprising turn of events, Tesla (TSLA) now claims Nikola (NKLA) stole its truck design from Rimac’s designer in an update to its patent lawsuit update.
As we previously reported, Nikola alleged that Tesla’s electric truck design infringes on its existing patents.
Specifically, a series of three design patents that Nikola obtained for the design of a few features of its Nikola One…
Tesla is building Cybertruck Supercharger stalls
September 24, 2020
Tesla is building new Supercharger stalls just for the Cybertruck, its upcoming pickup truck, according to new documents.
As we recently reported, Tesla is currently greatly expanding its Supercharger network, especially in the Los Angeles area. We are now learning about…
Close look at Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV prototype [Gallery]
September 24, 2020
Tesla’s Cyberquad electric ATV prototype had its first public outing this week since the unveiling last year and here we bring you a closer look with a gallery of pictures.
When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck last year, CEO Elon Musk had a little “one more thing”…
Tern upgrades best-selling Vektron folding utility e-bike, adds more powerful Bosch motor
September 24, 2020
The Vektron electric bike has been Tern’s key folding e-bike for the last three years. And now the bike is getting several new upgrades to improve the model while still keeping the price nearly unchanged.
Unlike some companies with , Tern has only a few electric bikes in its lineup.
But that means that there’s nothing to distract them from getting each and every detail just right, as evidenced…
NYPA’s EVolve NY opens first of many 350kW charging stations that will blanket the state
September 24, 2020
I was on hand yesterday for the ribbon-cutting of EVolve NY’s first operable electric vehicle fast charging station in LaGrangeville, New York. The location, at a Tops supermarket adjacent to the Taconic Parkway, is about halfway between New York City and the state capital…
Tesla (TSLA) tumbles on Battery Day aftermath and network outage
September 24, 2020
Tesla (TSLA) stock has taken a big 10% tumble today as the market digests the Battery Day announcement and Tesla suffers a significant network outage.
To be fair, the market has taken a downturn during the second half of the day, but Tesla’s stock was already taking a big…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 23, 2020
September 24, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
California will ban sale of new ICE cars in 2035. Why not sooner?
September 24, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom has just announced a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035. Californians will still be able to operate gas-powered vehicles after that date, and will still be able to buy and sell used gas cars.
This move is the…
EGEB: What happened at Florida’s solar net metering meeting
September 23, 2020
The Florida Public Service Commission met about solar net metering and didn’t change the rule.
China says it will achieve a peak in emissions before 2030 and become net zero before 2060.
The world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has ordered 190 13MW wind…
Drive Electric Week starts tomorrow with virtual events through Oct 4
September 23, 2020
Drive Electric Week is going online this year — on its 10th anniversary — with events centered around electric vehicle advocacy. Most events will be virtual, though some local in-person events will be held — far fewer than in previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic (wear your masks!). A full list and map of events can be found on Plug In America’s website.
The week kicks off Thursday…
