DS is one of the few odd choices one can make in the increasingly more boring automotive landscape, especially in Europe. It is a brand that wants to desperately differentiate itself from its Citroen roots by adding uniqueness to every detail, including the shape of the entire vehicle. The DS Nº8 we’re testing is a mix between the clearance and… Read more…
Here’s Lucid’s Affordable Crossover Next To A Tesla Model Y
The upcoming Lucid Cosmos is set to be fully unveiled sometime this summer. Read More…
New bill could change how e-bikes are labeled and sold
A new bill in Delaware could change how electric bikes and other small electric vehicles are marketed and sold, aiming to crack down on what lawmakers see as growing confusion between legal e-bikes and higher-powered electric mopeds or motorcycles. Read more…
Solar surprise: rare cloud condition pushed this solar panel system OVER 100%
One Redditor got a big surprise this week, when they checked their rooftop solar app and saw something incredible – their 880 W PV system seemed to break physics by making more than 1,050 W of power. Read more…
Tesla now calls FSD ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in China – a more truthful name
Tesla has once again changed the name of its “FSD” system in China, using a more truthful name for the system in the world’s largest auto market. Read more…
Nio slows overseas expansion to focus on domestic market and profitability
William Li said Nio will not exit overseas markets but will slow its pace and evaluate return on investment more cautiously. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: SANY SY375E packs a SWAPPABLE 550 kWh battery
Chinese multinational equipment brand SANY says its new, SY375E electric excavator will redefine heavy-duty performance and job site sustainability with its impressive range of capabilities – but one item leaps off the spec sheet: the massive, swappable 550 kWh CATL battery. Read more…
Charging ahead: Kuala Lumpur, Penang beat EVSE deployment goals
While some nations and their Boomer leaders cling to some imagined past, the rest of the world is charging towards a zero-emission future. Now, you can add Malaysian states Kuala Lumpur and Penang to the latter list, as both states exceeded their annual EV charger deployment goal … and they did it in March. Read more…
Cadillac expands into Brazil as GM’s global ambitions and F1 plans converge
GM’s global ambitions will take center stage ahead of the next Brazilian Grand Prix, with its flagship luxury brand Cadillac announcing plans to open three brand-new “Experience Centers” in the South American nation as part of the lead-up to the race. Read more…
Is A $130 Fee For EV Drivers Really Fair? Plus, We Review The Volvo EX60
EV drivers will have to pay the feds more than the average driver pays in gas taxes. And while this fee will increase, the gas tax hasn’t gone up in decades. Read More…
Legacy Automakers Show Us That They’re Fighting Back In China
Partnerships with Chinese car brands and new products have helped turn the tides of non-Chinese automakers in China. Read More…
VW expands China EV lineup with new ID. UNYX 07 sedan and upgraded 06 SUV
The ID. UNYX 07 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric sedan equipped with the China-exclusive CEA architecture, starting at 109,900 yuan ($16,170) after limited-time benefits. Read more…
Nio’s Firefly brand reaches 60,000 delivery milestone
Firefly’s latest delivery milestone means the Nio sub-brand delivered 10,000 vehicles in less than two months. Read more…
An Post halves emissions as EVs top 50% of fleet
Irish postal operator An Post says it reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule. Electric vehicles now account for more than half of the company’s delivery fleet. Read more…
Lucid Cosmos spotted on the streets next to a Tesla Model Y
Back in March, Lucid revealed that it started working on its next two EVs, the Cosmos and the Earth. Now, the Cosmos has seemingly been spotted in camouflage on a street near the Lucid factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. As you can see, it’s sitting pretty next to an older Tesla Model Y. $LCID @LucidMotors This photo was taken near… Read more…
Waymo Robotaxis face challenges on motorways and during flooding
Vehicles from the robotaxi provider Waymo must avoid highways for the time being due to technical issues. And since the robotaxis clearly struggle to cope with heavy rainfall and resulting flooding, Waymo has had to temporarily suspend operations in four US cities. Read more…
Nio delivers 110,000th updated ES8 as premium EV dominance continues
The ES8 drove Nio Inc’s continued profitability in the first quarter, with its single-month deliveries in May expected to top 10,000 units again. Read more…
Tesla switches to subscription-only Full Self-Driving in Europe
Tesla has officially altered how European buyers can access its highest tier of driver assistance systems. The American electric vehicle manufacturer stopped offering Full Self-Driving, often called FSD, as a permanent, one-time purchase across Europe. Moving forward, anyone who wants to use these software features on new electric cars will have to pay a monthly fee. Previously, Tesla allowed buyers… Read more…
Einride to test autonomous electric trucks on public roads in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics test SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks on public roads in Ohio to advance freight efficiency and safety. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60 unveiled, Xiaomi YU7 GT, and AMG GT
In 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 going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more. Read more…
