WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency canceled a critical flight test of the Long-Range Discrimination Radar due to a target anomaly, according to a spokesman.
“The Missile Defense Agency was unable to execute Flight Test Other-26 (FTX-26) on 17 August 2023 due to a target anomaly, which has necessitated the cancellation of this test event,” Mark Wright, MDA spokesman, told Defense News…
ZEEKR's 001 FR will have quad-motors, CATL Qilin batteries, and 1,265 bhp... oh, and tank turns
September 1, 2023
Less than a month after teasing a new high-performance version of its flagship 001 EV, ZEEKR has shared some of its upcoming specs – and they’re impressive. After straight up calling Tesla’s Model S Plaid “dull,” the Chinese automaker is “saying sorry to other…
Podcast: Tesla launches Model 3 refresh, Model S/X and FSD pricing update, FSD Beta tries to kill me, and more
September 1, 2023
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s launch of the Model 3 refresh, Model S/X and FSD pricing update, FSD Beta trying to kill me, and more.
The show is…
The Pure Summer Event lives on. EV maker Lucid Motors announced it’s extending the price promotion on the Air electric sedan models for another month.
Lucid initially announced the price cuts on its social media page last month, dropping Air EV prices by up to $12,400.
The California-based EV maker calls it the “Pure Summer Event” with special lease and purchase deals on available 2023…
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) tumbled today on price cuts across its lineup and the dream sold by Elon Musk that Tesla vehicles will become an “appreciating asset” is going away.
The automaker did a bit of a news dump late last night with the release of the updated Model 3 in…
Battle Motors and Elgin Sweeper Company have collaborated to put the first all-electric street sweeper into service in the US, and we got to drive it.
The city of Los Angeles unveiled the new electric sweeper last month, and it’s putting it into service this year, mainly…
Nissan Altima's run ends in 2025 as focus turns to electric vehicles
September 1, 2023
The popular midsize Altima sedan will ride off into the sunset in 2025 as Nissan shifts its focus to electric vehicles. But the automaker isn’t abandoning the sedan segment altogether.
Nissan is retiring the gas-powered Altima
The Nissan Altima was a popular choice for families and commuters as a functional, budget-friendly vehicle. It has continued to be one of Nissan’s bestselling…
Tesla is testing the Cybertruck with a dual-motor powertrain, according to new pictures of a prototype of the electric pickup truck.
We also get a good look at the interior.
Amid all the news with the release of the updated Model 3, Model S/X configuration update, and FSD…
Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition with sinister Stealth theme teased
September 1, 2023
Lucid Motors (LCID) dropped a teaser for its Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition featuring its sinister Stealth theme. The blacked-out luxury EV will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility).
The Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition is a new limited-production model…
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Friday it has hired Dr. Kjell Gruner as chief commercial officer (CCO) and president of business growth. Gruner brings over 25 years of auto experience to Rivian, most recently serving as CEO of Porsche Cars North America.
Rivian hires ex-Porsche, Mercedes-Benz exec as CCO
Gruner started at Rivian on Friday and will report directly to CEO RJ Scaringe. He will…
