And it’s still not coming to America. Sorry, readers — thought I’d get the disappoint out of the way. VW has announced a midlife refresh of the current Golf Mk VIII lineup, and the hybrid GTE is getting some seriously attractive updates to the electric portion of the powertrain.
As part of the 2025 update, the Golf GTE’s battery is growing to 19.7 kWh, nearly doubling the old car’s…
J+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck
January 25, 2024
When Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger, the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America, Electrek was invited to review it. Here’s how it went.
January 23, 2024, update: J+ Americas has launched a revamped e-commerce website, jplusbooster.com, on the Shopify…
BMW’s 5 series is set to expand very soon. The automaker is teasing the new BMW i5 M60 Touring, giving us a sneak peek at what we can expect from the high-performance EV.
BMW teases new i5 M60 Touring EV
After teasing an electric 5 series sedan for over six years, BMW…
Tesla’s own former head of AI infrastructure, Tim Zaman, is impressed with the latest FSD v12 Full Self-Driving software, but he trolls the company’s AI effort.
Up until last year, Tim Zaman was the head of AI infrastructure and platform at Tesla, where he worked on AI products since 2019.
He was among the presenters at Tesla’s AI Day in 2022.
Zaman was also among the engineers that Elon…
Statistics reveal that Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has offloaded a further quantity of bitcoin, with the fund’s holdings decreasing from Tuesday’s 552,681.22 bitcoin to Wednesday’s total of 536,694.93 bitcoin. Over the last day, the fund experienced an outflow…
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
January 25, 2024
Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a full-time trader and investor…
A U.S. blockchain and lending startup is seeking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s permission to issue an interest-bearing stablecoin. The startup said the digital token will be used as an alternative to existing stablecoins such as tether and USDC.
Figure Technologies’ Draft Registration Statement
A new blockchain and lending startup, Figure Technologies Inc., has reportedly…
Bitcoin’s price dynamics on Jan. 24, 2024, present a complex picture of market fluctuations and investor sentiment. With crypto prices oscillating between $39,878 and $40,069 in the past hour and a broader 24-hour range of $38,505 to $40,515, the cryptocurrency exhibits…
Solana Unleashes Token Extensions to Enhance SPL Token Standard
January 25, 2024
On Wednesday, Solana Labs unveiled the launch of token extensions, marking a noteworthy advancement in the SPL Token standard. The blockchain network’s token extensions aim to provide a suite of solutions for businesses transitioning to distributed ledger technology…
Following an examination launched in November 2022, FINRA claims widespread potential violations in the way member firms communicate about crypto assets.
FINRA Report Alleges Misinformation in Crypto Asset Marketing
In a report released on Jan. 23, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has found that approximately 70% of public communications related to crypto assets by its member…
