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Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk
The horrible fatal crash of a Tesla employee using Full Self-Driving Beta has been reported in detail for the first time to highlight responsibility in those accidents.
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Pyka, a Silicon Valley startup, delivered its first electric autonomous cargo plane to AFWERX, the US Air Force’s network of innovators.
Expand Expanding CloseWallbox launches new Supernova 180 DC fast charger designed specifically for North America
Following successful DC fast charger launches in Europe, Wallbox has begun production on its third-generation EV charger, the Supernova 180. This UL-certified DC fast charger was explicitly designed for the North American market and can add 100 miles of EV range in ten minutes.
Expand Expanding CloseChrysler unveils radical Halcyon EV concept that will redefine the 100-year-old brand
An all-electric Chrysler that can drive itself with “unlimited” range? That’s what Chrysler is showcasing with the new Halcyon EV concept. The sleek sports car features futuristic tech, next-gen batteries, and a new design theme, giving us a glimpse into Chrysler’s all-electric future.
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Tesla has started to deliver a new version of its yoke steering wheel and it now features a normal horn.
Expand Expanding CloseDutch police found a way to test e-bike power on the side of the road
Dutch police have a new weapon in their battle against high-speed and high-power electric bicycles: a roadside testing platform to catch hot-rodded e-bikes.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: February 12, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Expand Expanding CloseHydrogen container ship could slash carbon emissions by 3000 tons
The H2 Barge 2 is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered ship designed to transport containers on the Rhine between Rotterdam (NL) and Duisburg (DE) with zero emissions that could represent a massive reduction in carbon emissions.
Expand Expanding CloseFord officially hands over the first F-150 Lightning outside of North America
The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has made its way overseas. Ford announced that the first F-150 Lightning pickup had been delivered in Norway, its first market outside North America.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger, a glimpse at the future of charging
Tesla is planning to build a new world’s largest Supercharger station, and it might give us a glimpse at the future of electric car charging.
Expand Expanding CloseTexas trailblazes with DC fast chargers with integrated battery storage
A “Battery Storage EV Charging Superhub” is launching in Dallas – here’s how the fast chargers with battery storage work.
Expand Expanding CloseAdorable Italian robot uses blasts of radiation to fight mildew on farms
This adorable little Italian farm robot packs a radioactive punch — the ICARO X4 helps the country’s storied vineyards to combat harmful fungi and mildew by blasting it with UV-C radiation.
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV8 leaks as electric Stinger replacement with 500 miles range and over 600 hp
Kia plans to replace the Stinger with an incredibly powerful all-electric sedan called the EV8. The high-performance EV is expected to pack over 600 hp and 500 miles range as Kia’s most powerful car yet.
Expand Expanding CloseAnker 1,056Wh power station hits $649, EcoSmart electric water heater $413, more
Kicking off this week’s top deals, Anker has several power stations, bundles, and accessories on sale, led by its SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station at an Amazon low of $649. It is joined by the EcoSmart ECO 36 Electric Tankless Water Heater at $413, as well as the EGO Power+ 10-inch Telescopic Pole Saw for $299. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseCotton-picking electric robot could boost farm output by up to 20%
This new field robot developed by a Turkish cotton farmer is fully electric, fully autonomous, and could harvest as much as 20% more cotton from existing farms.
Expand Expanding CloseEV battery giants BYD, CATL form Chinese powerhouse to build solid-state batteries
Chinese automakers and battery giants, including BYD, CATL, and NIO, are teaming up to form an “all-star” lineup aimed at developing all solid-state EV batteries.
Expand Expanding CloseJohn Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026
John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green. Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina.
Expand Expanding CloseLG Chem is building a $3B EV battery cathode factory – the largest in the US [Update]
LG Chem is building a $3 billion battery cathode factory for EVs in Tennessee – and it just inked a multi-billion dollar deal with GM.
Expand Expanding CloseStellantis finally adopt NACS, but there’s no deal with Tesla
Stellantis has finally announced that it is joining everyone else in adopting the NACS for its upcoming electric vehicles in North America, but there’s no deal with Tesla for the Supercharger network.
Expand Expanding CloseFrance pauses EV subsidy program for 2024 citing an unexpected influx of applicants
Just four months after France’s Prime Minister announced a new EV subsidy program to incentivize drivers to go all-electric, the government is putting a halt to the savings, at least for the rest of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseChevy expects its Equinox EV to be the most affordable model under $35K with 319 mi range
The new Chevy Equinox EV will officially start at $34,995 (including destination fee) as dealers gear up to begin orders. GM expects the Equinox EV to be “the most affordable” electric vehicle that offers 319 miles range.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla confirms no Model Y refresh coming this year
Tesla has told employees to communicate to buyers that there’s no Model Y refresh coming this year.
Expand Expanding CloseJimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club joins Extreme E, but Nascar champ will miss the first X Prix
Ahead of the start of Season 4 this week, Extreme E has closed out its competitive grid with the addition of its final team, led by seven-time Nascar Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson. Legacy Motor Club will make its Extreme E debut at the upcoming Desert X Prix event in Saudi Arabia, but Johnson won’t be there… but he has a pretty decent excuse.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD takes aim at Hyundai and Kia with plans to launch EVs in South Korea
As BYD expands overseas, its latest target could spell trouble for Hyundai and Kia. BYD plans to sell electric cars in South Korea within the first half of this year. Its affordable EVs will compete with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kona Electric, and Kia EV6 on the South Korean automaker’s home turf.
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