Tesla revealed that Model Y is on track to be the world’s highest-selling car by revenue this year, and it will likely be the best-selling vehicle by total volume next year.
It’s already the world’s best-selling electric car.
People often like to poke fun at Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his predictions that didn’t turn out to be true, and rightfully so, especially for things like his…
Just a couple weeks after first teasing the public with shadowy images of its second EV model, Zeekr has shared several more images of its luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). While many here in the states would call this a glorified minivan, the ZEEKR 009 will join a growing…
The Electrek Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 is low effort but still highly enjoyable experience
August 5, 2022
The BMW i4 eDrive40 delivered to my door by BMW looks almost indiscernible from a 4-series internal combustion engine vehicle. It even has what appear to be exhaust pipes out the back.
I imagine the pitch for this car in some Bavarian BMW corporate office was something…
Commercial EV maker Lion Electric released its Q2 2022 earnings results today, showing another strong performance as demand grows for commercial EVs. Lion Electric is carving out a profitable market with a record number of vehicle deliveries and a growing line-up.
With over 12 years of experience, Lion Electric was one of the first to introduce all-electric, medium, and heavy-duty urban…
Arrival (ARVL) to reportedly shelve Bus and Uber Car to cut costs and prioritize Van deliveries
August 5, 2022
Recent news out of London affirms previous statements from UK-based EV start-up Arrival – which has said it plans to cut at least one-third of its costs amid waning cash flow in order to get production of its electric Van over the starting line. The company aims to begin…
Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders got a minor update on the upcoming electric truck at Tesla’s annual shareholder’s meeting. CEO Elon Musk confirmed that it is going to have a higher price than previously announced, and that production equipment is about to be…
Alabama believes it can become an EV hub – here’s why
August 5, 2022
Alabama officials are gearing up for one of the biggest transformations in the state’s history. With every automaker in the state planning to release an electric model, Alabama believes it can become the next EV hub.
In 2021, battery electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state of Alabama jumped 61%. Yet, the state is still on the lower end of EV sales, with only 0.1% of vehicles registered…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla’s Cyber Roundup annual meeting, a concerning Jaguar I-Pace fire, our BMW i4 review, and more.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a now fully supported Democratic bill that addresses climate change and contains wind and solar spending, is expected to be introduced tomorrow in the US Senate. Here’s what its potential impact is, should it become law.
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Colorized Photos Bring Influential Women Back to Life
August 5, 2022
American activist Margaret Sanger | Getty Images / colorized by Marina Amaral
Digital colorist Marina Amaral can spend anywhere from three hours to three weeks breathing new life into old black and white photographs.
Amaral’s latest project, A Woman’s World: 1850-1960, focuses on extraordinary women that played eminent roles throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
