Tesla sold 72,200 vehicles in China in September, bringing third-quarter sales here to 181,883 and contributing 39.29 percent of its global deliveries. Read more…
ChargePoint has a new home EV charger installation program, so I tried it out
ChargePoint now offers installation with the purchase of its Level 2 home EV chargers in the US to simplify the setup process, so I got a quote – here’s how it went. Read more…
It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control
We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked. Read more…
Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike at $1,399 with bonus savings, Bluetti AC180 bundle $779, UGREEN power station, Greenworks, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is a $500 discount on Tenways’ CGO600 Pro belt-drive e-bike that is down at a $1,399 low and also has a few ways to score some bonus savings. We’ve also got a bunch of lingering Prime Day deals like Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $779 low, as well as several other models/bundles still remaining at their recent low prices. Next, you can score $304 off UGREEN’s PowerRoam 1200 Portable Power Station at $495, or save up to 50% on a whole collection of Greenworks tools, including a 40V 19-inch cordless electric mower that comes with a 5.0Ah/50kmAh power bank battery for $240, among others. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-time Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 bundle discount and the Hangover Prime Big Deal Days hub, which still has a significant amount of leftover deals that are still lingering and worth a look before they’re gone. Read more…
Okay, Robotaxi looks cool. But how is this better than Model 2?
Tesla’s Robotaxi event came and went last night, and we finally learned (very few) new details about the much-hyped car that CEO Elon Musk thinks will add $5 trillion to Tesla’s market capitalization. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s Cybercab & Robovan unveiling, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and more
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 Cybercab and Robovan unveilings, Lucid deliveries, Rivian supply issue, and mor. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme is back for the fourth time
Tesla will once again allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to a new vehicle purchase, even though it previously said that this program would never return after it ended for the third time 11 days ago. Read more…
Enel X Way JuiceBox Customers: Here’s What To Do Next
If you’re a JuiceBox EV charger owner and you’re worried after your service was abruptly discontinued, there is hope. Read more…
MacLean to deliver 30 GR8 electric graders to Fortescue
Canada-based underground mining equipment manufacturer MacLean will supply 30 of its GR8 EV graders to Australian metal mining company Fortescue for its surface mining operations in Western Australia. The units will be powered by Fortescue Zero battery power systems. Delivery is slated to begin in 2026, and the full fleet is expected to be operational… Read more…
EV Batteries Will Be Half Their 2023 Prices In Three Years: Study
Cheap EV batteries will drive a major rebound in electric car demand in the U.S., Goldman Sachs researchers say. Read more…
Best Electric Cars For First-Time EV Buyers
Certain EVs have qualities that make leaping to battery electric power for that first-time EV owner a little less scary. Read more…
BYD Denza N9 unveiled in official photos
BYD is about to unveil its latest offering: the Denza N9 SUV. This full-size luxury SUV is built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is designed to challenge established players like the Li Auto L9 and the Aito M9. The Denza N9 has a striking exterior with a layered front fascia and a prominent Denza logo. A roof-mounted LiDAR hints at… Read more…
I’d Want A Tesla Cybercab—If It Had A Steering Wheel
The Cybercab’s design could appeal to driving enthusiasts with a few changes, like the ability to manually control the car. Read more…
Alpine A390_β concept gives us a sneak peek at its sporty SUV for 2025
Renault’s sub-brand Alpine revealed its A390_β concept, a complete departure from its current Alpine A290 hot hatch, found in Europe for less than €40,000. The new concept gives us a good idea of how Alpine’s future fully electric SUV will look next year. A390_β concept interior In fact, Alpine says the interior of the A390_β will match about 85% of… Read more…
DOE releases draft roadmap to improve EV charger, solar and distributed energy resources interconnections
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program has released a draft roadmap to improve processes for interconnecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids. The draft document provides stakeholders with 37 solutions organized around: increasing data access, transparency and security for interconnection; improving interconnection processes and timelines; promoting economic… Read more…
What engineers need to know about current sensors for EV applications
Sponsored by TTI. Whether for the BMS or motor control, here are the key specs to understand whensourcing these critical EV components. Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity and market share, and electric current is the fuel of the future. Current sensors are a critical component of today’s EVs, serving two primary applications according… Read more…
Enel X Way North America gives its customers an 11th-hour lifeline
Enel X Way North America’s EV chargers will continue to operate with software connectivity beyond today – here’s what we know. Read more…
BYD teases its new full-size luxury electric SUV [Images]
BYD is preparing to launch its new full-size luxury electric SUV later this year. Ahead of its official debut, BYD released two new images of the Denza N9 without any camouflage for the first time. Read more…
Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving without any data
There was one big thing missing from Tesla’s autonomy event yesterday: data. Elon Musk wants you to believe Tesla is about to deliver self-driving, but you just have to believe him despite the fact that he has been wrong about it every year for the past five years. Read more…
Kia reveals EV5 prices in Australia, undercutting top-selling rivals
Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla’s best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia’s electric SUV keep up with the competition. Read more…