Entertainment Tesla teases a new product, refers to ‘CyberVault’ March 31, 2023 Tesla appears to be teasing a new product in a cryptic social media post on China’s Weibo in which it refers to something called “CyberVault.” Tesla fans have been starved…
Entertainment Tesla issues its first Tesla Semi recall March 31, 2023 Tesla started delivering its Tesla Semi just a few months ago, and now it has the dubious honor of issuing its first recall for the electric semi truck. The recall…
Entertainment Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL March 30, 2023 Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. Over the last few years,…
Entertainment Mercedes just made a huge offshore wind power purchase deal – here’s why March 30, 2023 Mercedes-Benz just signed a deal for offshore wind power – and it’s one of the auto industry’s largest power purchase agreements for clean energy in Europe. The German automaker said…
Entertainment Audi announces Q8 e-tron US pricing, starting at $74,000, with massive battery pack March 30, 2023 Audi has announced pricing for the Q8 e-tron electric SUV in the US. The new electric vehicle starts at $74,000, which is not bad, considering it has a massive battery…
Entertainment Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer March 30, 2023 Tesla has launched its GigaBier, a limited-edition Cybertruck-inspired beer that is selling for the equivalent of $30 a beer. From a fart machine inside Tesla vehicles to flamethrowers, Elon Musk…
Entertainment GMC and EarthCruiser team up to develop a Hummer EV overlander concept March 30, 2023 GMC’s Hummer EV pickup can do many fun things, like crabwalk, lift 6″ with Adaptive Air Ride Suspension, and go 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds. Yet GMC…
Entertainment Jeep converts iconic Wrangler to an electric off-road 650hp beast with the Magneto 3.0 concept March 30, 2023 Jeep is at it again, releasing its latest off-road concepts at the annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah. However, Jeep brought the heat this year, releasing the new…
Entertainment Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing March 30, 2023 A new report states that Tesla Solar Roof deployment is way behind the company’s stated goal, but installations are still increasing year-over-year. When launching the solar roof, CEO Elon Musk…
Entertainment Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders as production (and prices) ramp up March 30, 2023 Today we’ve learned that Ford Motor Company has reopened its order books to the next wave of F-150 Lightning reservation holders. The news comes as the American automaker returns to…
Entertainment Paul O’Grady gets raucous tribute from cabaret club where he rose to fame March 30, 2023 Paul O’Grady has been remembered as “one of the greatest drag artists the UK has ever seen” at the LGBTQ+ cabaret club that helped him rise to fame as Lily…
Entertainment Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue March 30, 2023 Tesla has poached a battery manufacturing expert to lead its dry electrode, which has been identified as one of the main bottlenecks for Tesla’s 4680 battery cell. When Tesla unveiled…
Entertainment Norway goes big with its first offshore wind tenders March 30, 2023 Norway has opened its first tenders to build two big offshore wind farms – and one could become the world’s first large-scale floating project. Norway is a country of contradictions:…
Entertainment Ford (F) projects a significant breakthrough with plans to sell its first EVs in this key region March 29, 2023 Ford Motor (F) is gearing up to launch its first EVs in the Middle East in 2024. According to a report from Bloomberg, the automaker expects significant results from expanding…
Entertainment Mercedes previews its first fully electric Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV March 29, 2023 Mercedes-Maybach teased its first fully electric series production model, the Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV, ahead of its April debut. Mercedes prepares to launch first electric Maybach SUV Maybach,…
Entertainment Tesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business March 29, 2023 Tesla is on the hunt for a lot of electricians as it grows its solar and battery business after the tax credit was increased to 30% last year. Tesla’s solar…
Entertainment Paul O’Grady: The life of a beloved star in pictures March 29, 2023 To some, he was Lily Savage, the alter-ego who launched him on his path to becoming a household name. To others, he was the animal lover and campaigner, a man…
Entertainment Kentucky is about to get a huge non-lithium battery gigafactory March 28, 2023 EnerVenue is going to open a 1 million-square-foot gigafactory in Kentucky to produce ultra long-life metal-hydrogen stationary batteries. Metal hydrogen batteries have been used for decades by NASA, in everything…
Entertainment Kia officially premieres EV9 SUV with 336-mile range, vehicle-to-grid capabilities, plus GT version March 28, 2023 As promised, following our first glimpse at official images last week, Kia has fully launched its long-anticipated EV9 SUV ahead of pre-orders next quarter. In addition to further details regarding…
Entertainment Tesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter March 28, 2023 Tesla (TSLA) appears to be on pace for a record quarter for deliveries led by solid performance in the US, China, and Norway. At Electrek, we love seeing electric vehicles…