Tesla has launched a mobile app integration for its Wall Connector chargers as it opens its infrastructure to non-Tesla EVs.
For years, Tesla has included Wi-Fi capabilities in its home charging stations.
It had some functionalities for owners of Destination Charging locations, but for home charging, it didn’t add much to the experience since Tesla offered the usual Wi-Fi-enabled features…
Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows
September 18, 2023
While colder weather negatively affects the range of Tesla electric vehicles and electric vehicles in general, it may actually be good for the long-term longevity health of EV battery packs, according to a new study.
Recurrent, which has access to data from over 12,500…
Today’s fresh batch of green deals are now live with one of the best prices to date on . It comes joined by a massive , as well. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced . But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our…
Korea’s top automaker, Hyundai, is looking to tap into Saudi Arabia’s post-oil era with a dedicated EV assembly plant in the region.
Following a new report from The Wall Street Journal claiming Tesla and Saudi Arabia are in early talks to build an EV factory (which Elon Musk has denied, calling it “utterly false”), it looks like “The Kingdom” has found another auto partner.
Hyundai…
Underwater robots have been secured for the US’s first floating offshore wind farm
September 18, 2023
Autonomous underwater robots have been contracted to survey the site of the US’s first floating offshore wind farm.
In December, Norwegian energy giant Equinor won a 2-gigawatt (GW) lease in Morro Bay, California, in the first-ever offshore wind lease sale on the US West…
Elon Musk reportedly says that Turkey is “among the most important candidates for the next Tesla factory,” after meeting with President Erdogan.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Musk met in New York today to discuss a variety of subjects, but the main goal was…
What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines? [Update]
September 18, 2023
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines?
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA is Siemens Energy AG’s wind turbine unit, and it’s one of the world’s largest wind turbine makers. Its turbine problems are expected to result in up to $5 billion in net loss for the parent company.
Electrek…
VinFast's (VFS) EV deliveries grew over 400% in Q2, but there's a caveat
September 18, 2023
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that EV deliveries rose over 400% in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. However, the primary reason for the jump is due to sales to a related party.
A closer look at VinFast’s Q2 EV deliveries
VinFast…
ZEEKR's X SUVs closely follow 001 sedans in trek overseas as expansion in Europe continues
September 18, 2023
Less than a month after sending its flagship 001 sedans on a ship overseas to Europe, ZEEKR is loading up its first batch of X SUVs to join them. When they arrive, ZEEKR will immediately begin selling the two passenger EVs models in two markets of Europe as part of a…
The fate of Volkswagen’s plant in Dresden, Germany, is up in the air after a new report claims the automaker plans to halt production at the facility. Volkswagen’s Dresden plant built thousands of ID.3 electric models last year, employing around 300 full-time workers.
Volkswagen said to stop ID.3 production in Dresden
According to the report from the German newspaper Automobiliwoche, the…
