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Skip to main content Toggle main menu Electrek Logo Go to the Electrek home page Switch site * * * * * * * * * * * * Toggle social menu * Toggle dark mode Toggle search form Search for: Submit * 9to5Mac Logo9to5Mac * 9to5Google Logo9to5Google * 9to5Toys * Drone DJ LogoDroneDJ * Space Explored * About * Privacy * Exclusives * Autos * Electric Vehicle Price Guide – best prices for dealers in the US * Tesla * Ford * GM * BMW * Jaguar * VW * Daimler/Mercedes * Hyundai * Nissan * Toyota * Alt. Transport * Ebikes * Electric Motorcycles * Bus * Hyperloop * Autonomy * Tesla Autopilot * Cruise Automation * Uber * Waymo * Energy * Green Energy * Climate * Tesla Shop * * * * * * * * * * * * * Toggle dark mode * Tesla POLICE BELIEVED TESLA FIRE WAS DUE TO BATTERY, TURNS OUT IT WAS ARSON Fred Lambert Apr 27 2023 FEATURED DAIMLER JUST ANNOUNCED A $650M US-WIDE EV CHARGING NETWORK FOR TRUCKS Michelle Lewis Apr 27 2023 TESLA DROPS PRICE OF MODEL Y 7-SEAT OPTION TO $3K, FROM $4K Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 HEYBIKE UNVEILS NEW FOLDING FAT TIRE ELECTRIC BIKE THAT TARGETS BANG FOR YOUR BUCK Micah Toll Apr 27 2023 LATEST * GM * General Motors * Chevy Silverado EV GM GEARING UP FOR THE NEW SILVERADO EV PICKUP WITH $200M PARTS PLANT INVESTMENT Peter Johnson 36 mins ago 0 Comments General Motors (GM) is preparing for to launch its new Silverado EV later this year with plans to build a $200 million electric vehicle parts plant. The new parts plant will support the production of GM’s new electric truck, which is expected to ramp up in the second half of the year. Expand Expanding Close BELIEVE IT OR NOT, ELECTRIC UTVS WILL REVOLUTIONIZE THE OFF-ROADING INDUSTRY – HERE’S HOW Micah Toll 1 hour ago 0 Comments Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are popular off-roading vehicles thanks to their versatile applications in agriculture, hunting, recreation, other general off-road riding scenarios. As electric vehicle technology continues to progress, the time is coming for electric UTVs to bring significant change to the industry. Expand Expanding Close * Tesla * Tesla Model Y TESLA CLAIMS MODEL Y AWD IS ‘MOST EFFICIENT SUV EVER,’ BUT IT’S NOT EVEN TESLA’S MOST EFFICIENT SUV Fred Lambert 7 hours ago 43 Comments Tesla claims that its Model Y AWD is the “most efficient ‘SUV’ ever built,” but it’s not even Tesla’s most efficient SUV ever made. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5MAC FROM 9TO5MAC 9TO5MAC LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 MICROSOFT AIMING TO CHALLENGE APPLE SILICON WITH CUSTOM ARM CHIPS Michael Potuck May 1 2023 THIS WEIRD PROFILE TRICK BRINGS BACK BLUE CHECKS FOR TWITTER ACCOUNTS – BUT NOT FOR LONG Michael Potuck May 1 2023 NEW YORK CITY TELLS CAR OWNERS TO USE AIRTAGS TO STOP THEFT, WILL HAND OUT 500 FREEBIES Chance Miller May 1 2023 ELON MUSK AND SPOTIFY'S CEO TEAM UP AGAINST APPLE'S 'ABSURD' APP STORE RULES Chance Miller Apr 30 2023 IPADOS 17 RUMORS: NEW STAGE MANAGER FEATURES, LOCK SCREEN CUSTOMIZATION, AND MORE Chance Miller Apr 30 2023 * Tesla TESLA INEXPLICABLY STOPS TAKING MODEL S/X ORDERS IN A BUNCH OF RIGHT-HAND DRIVE MARKETS Fred Lambert 8 hours ago 14 Comments Tesla has inexplicably decided to stop taking orders for the Model S and Model X orders in several of right-hand drive markets. Expand Expanding Close * Quick Charge Podcast * Podcast QUICK CHARGE PODCAST: APRIL 29, 2023 Mikey G Apr 29 2023 - 2:28 pm PT 1 Comment 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 Close * Alibaba * Electric school buses WEIRD ALIBABA: YOU CAN BUY YOUR OWN ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS FROM CHINA Micah Toll Apr 29 2023 - 4:20 am PT 6 Comments In yet another entry of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week that takes us into new territory, this week it’s time to grab your backpack and lunch money for your first day of school. Or at least your first day out and about on a new electric school bus. That’s right, this awesome electric school bus could be yours… if you want to bring it over from China. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5TOYS FROM 9TO5TOYS prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 OWC'S MINIATURE ALL-METAL THUNDERBOLT/USB PORTABLE SSDS HIT BEST PRICES EVER FROM $70 Justin Kahn May 1 2023 BOWERS & WILKINS PI5 S2 ANC EARBUDS SEE FIRST DISCOUNT TO $249 LOW (SAVE $50) Rikka Altland May 1 2023 ADD THE MATTE BLACK LEVEL LOCK TOUCH TO YOUR HOMEKIT SETUP AT $250 ON AMAZON (SAVE $50) Patrick Campanale May 1 2023 TODAY'S BEST MAC AND IOS APP DEALS: LOCO LOOPER, PASCAL'S WAGER, CUBASIS 3, AND MORE Justin Kahn May 1 2023 TODAY'S BEST GAME DEALS: MARVEL'S MIDNIGHT SUNS $35 LOW, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY $13, MORE Justin Kahn May 1 2023 THE FIRST OF CHINA’S DESERT SOLAR AND WIND PROJECTS IS ONLINE, AND IT’S HUGE Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 4:36 pm PT 94 Comments The first of many solar and wind projects in China’s deserts is now online, and it’s capable of powering 1.5 million households. Expand Expanding Close * Nio NIO BEGINS DELIVERIES OF ITS FLAGSHIP COUPE SUV SET TO COMPETE WITH THE POLESTAR 3 Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 3:00 pm PT 15 Comments Emerging Chinese EV maker NIO announced Friday it has officially begun deliveries of its EC7 electric coupe SUV, deemed one of the most aerodynamic SUVs on the market. NIO’s new flagship coupe is poised to compete in an expanding premium electric SUV market along with the Polestar 3. Expand Expanding Close * Electrek Podcast PODCAST: TESLA INVENTORY PROBLEM, MUSK DEEP FAKES, THE BOLT EV IS DEAD, AND MORE Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 12:27 pm PT 9 Comments 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 inventory problem, Musk’s deep fakes self-driving comments?, the Bolt EV getting killed, and more. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM DRONEDJ FROM DRONEDJ DRONE DJ LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 LEAKS OF NEW AUTEL DRONES INDICATE OFFENSIVE ON DJI MATRICE 30 DOMINATION Bruce Crumley May 1 2023 NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE MAKES DJI OSMO ACTION 3 VIDEOS EVEN BETTER Ishveena Singh May 1 2023 NEW YORK CITY TELLS CAR OWNERS TO USE AIRTAGS TO STOP THEFT, WILL HAND OUT 500 FREEBIES Chance Miller May 1 2023 DJI MINI 3 PRO SHOOTS VERTICAL VIDEO WITH REFURB DISCOUNTS FROM NEW $570 LOWS (ORIG. $760+) Rikka Altland May 1 2023 SKYPORTS' SCOTTISH SCHOOL MEAL DELIVERY TAPPED FOR NATIONAL AWARD Bruce Crumley May 1 2023 * California * electric trucks * gas ban CALIFORNIA BANS NEW DIESEL TRUCKS EFFECTIVE 2036, A WORLD FIRST Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 11:35 am PT 125 Comments The California Air Resources Board has voted unanimously to finalize its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, a massive new regulation on medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles that, among other things, requires all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state of California to be zero-emission come 2036. Expand Expanding Close * Green Deals CRUISE THE BEACH ON SWAGTRON’S EB-11 FAT-TIRE E-BIKE AT $300 OFF, NOW $700 IN NEW GREEN DEALS Patrick Campanale Apr 28 2023 - 10:52 am PT 0 Comments If you’ve been looking for a way to cruise the beach without using a lot of your own energy, then leverage the swappable battery in Swagtron’s EB-11 fat-tire e-bike. With up to 28 miles of riding per charge, and a 7-speed Shimano gear selector, this e-bike is ready to hit the trail or sand and tackle anything in its path. Normally $1,000, today it’s down to $700 which saves 30% from the typical rate. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either. Head below for other New Green Deals that 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 Close * Porsche * Audi * Mercedes-Benz * Volkswagen Group GERMAN AUTOMAKERS TAKE DIFFERENT SIDES ON THE USE OF E-FUELS OVER EVS Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 10:44 am PT 40 Comments German automakers, known for their luxury and performance, hold different views on the use of e-fuels. While Mercedes-Benz CEO says it will favor “technically superior” EVs over ICE vehicles powered by e-fuels, Audi’s CEO says the synthetic fuels will play a major role within the Volkswagen Group’s plans, including Porsche. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5GOOGLE FROM 9TO5GOOGLE 9TO5GOOGLE LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 GALAXY Z FOLD 4 GETS ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORT, PERFECT FOR ITS BUILT-IN TRIPOD Ben Schoon May 1 2023 9TO5GOOGLE WEEKENDER: ISN'T IT WILD THAT PIXEL WILL BE THE FIRST TO CHALLENGE SAMSUNG IN… Ben Schoon Apr 30 2023 GALAXY Z FLIP 5 LEAKS IN NEW RENDERS SHOWING OFF BIG OUTER SCREEN Ben Schoon Apr 30 2023 THIS ADD-ON PUTS CHATGPT DIRECTLY INTO GOOGLE DOCS, SHEETS, GMAIL, AND MORE Sponsored Post Apr 29 2023 GOOGLE SAYS ANDROID WILL SEPARATE NOTIFICATION AND RINGTONE VOLUME Abner Li Apr 29 2023 * Green Energy * Electrek Green Energy Brief * EGEB * Solar power * Inflation Reduction Act THE US HOUSE JUST VOTED TO RESTORE SOLAR TARIFFS – HERE’S WHY THAT’S DUMB Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 10:30 am PT 37 Comments The House of Representatives voted to restore tariffs on solar panels made in four Southeast Asian countries – but that move would seriously hurt the US solar industry. Expand Expanding Close * EV Charging * Commercial EVs * InCharge Energy INCHARGE ENERGY LAUNCHES THREE BIDIRECTIONAL DC FAST CHARGERS FOR FLEETS THAT HELP POWER LOCAL GRIDS Scooter Doll Apr 28 2023 - 10:26 am PT 2 Comments Electrified fleet services provider InCharge Energy has launched a new portfolio of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional chargers that can not only optimize fleet operations but also help bolster the available energy to local grids. Expand Expanding Close * lotus * Lotus Eletre * Tesla Model X Plaid THE NEW 900HP LOTUS ELETRE SUV IS INSANELY FAST, BUT CAN IT BEAT A TESLA MODEL X PLAID? [VIDEO] Peter Johnson Apr 28 2023 - 8:20 am PT 47 Comments Lotus has officially unveiled its all-electric hyper SUV, the Lotus Eletre, deemed the most advanced vehicle the brand has ever made. With up to 905hp and a 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds, is it enough to beat the Tesla Model X Plaid? Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5MAC FROM 9TO5MAC 9TO5MAC LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 MICROSOFT AIMING TO CHALLENGE APPLE SILICON WITH CUSTOM ARM CHIPS Michael Potuck May 1 2023 THIS WEIRD PROFILE TRICK BRINGS BACK BLUE CHECKS FOR TWITTER ACCOUNTS – BUT NOT FOR LONG Michael Potuck May 1 2023 NEW YORK CITY TELLS CAR OWNERS TO USE AIRTAGS TO STOP THEFT, WILL HAND OUT 500 FREEBIES Chance Miller May 1 2023 ELON MUSK AND SPOTIFY'S CEO TEAM UP AGAINST APPLE'S 'ABSURD' APP STORE RULES Chance Miller Apr 30 2023 IPADOS 17 RUMORS: NEW STAGE MANAGER FEATURES, LOCK SCREEN CUSTOMIZATION, AND MORE Chance Miller Apr 30 2023 * Tesla * Ford FORD CEO WARNS TESLA ABOUT ‘PRODUCT FRESHNESS,’ BELIEVES THEIR EVS ARE BECOMING COMMODITIES Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 8:20 am PT 338 Comments Ford CEO Jim Farley is warning Tesla about “product freshness” as he believes Tesla’s electric cars are at risk of becoming commodities. Expand Expanding Close SEA ELECTRIC JUST ADDED A HYDROGEN POWER OPTION FOR ELECTRIC TRUCKS Michelle Lewis Apr 28 2023 - 7:47 am PT 9 Comments Global auto tech company SEA Electric is adding a hydrogen range-extender option to its systems that power large commercial electric trucks. Expand Expanding Close * ebikes * electric bike EVELO ATLAS REVIEW: NIGH UNTO PERFECT Mikey G Apr 28 2023 - 7:00 am PT 4 Comments The Evelo Atlas is a remarkable electric bike that hits every target for urban exploration, commuting, and long-distance trekking. The Atlas is a well-integrated and intuitive ride with amazing build quality that speaks to seasoned and new cyclists alike. The Atlas is so good at its purpose that the only way to get more quality is to pay an extra $3,000 or more for a quasi-custom import. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5TOYS FROM 9TO5TOYS prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 OWC'S MINIATURE ALL-METAL THUNDERBOLT/USB PORTABLE SSDS HIT BEST PRICES EVER FROM $70 Justin Kahn May 1 2023 BOWERS & WILKINS PI5 S2 ANC EARBUDS SEE FIRST DISCOUNT TO $249 LOW (SAVE $50) Rikka Altland May 1 2023 ADD THE MATTE BLACK LEVEL LOCK TOUCH TO YOUR HOMEKIT SETUP AT $250 ON AMAZON (SAVE $50) Patrick Campanale May 1 2023 TODAY'S BEST MAC AND IOS APP DEALS: LOCO LOOPER, PASCAL'S WAGER, CUBASIS 3, AND MORE Justin Kahn May 1 2023 TODAY'S BEST GAME DEALS: MARVEL'S MIDNIGHT SUNS $35 LOW, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY $13, MORE Justin Kahn May 1 2023 * electric trucks * Last Mile Delivery EVs * Nevs AYRO SHOWS OFF ITS TEXAS-BUILT ELECTRIC MINI-TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME Micah Toll Apr 28 2023 - 6:32 am PT 15 Comments The Round Rock, Texas-based EV company AYRO has begun exhibiting its AYRO Vanish utility vehicle ahead of its full-scale production commencement. Expand Expanding Close * Tesla * Tesla Powerwall TESLA POWERWALLS WILL HELP NEW LOW-INCOME HOUSING TACKLE ‘FUEL POVERTY’ Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 4:51 am PT 23 Comments Tesla Powerwalls are being deployed in a new low-income housing project in Scotland to test if they could help tackle “fuel poverty.” Expand Expanding Close * Tesla * Tesla Model Y * Third Row Seat TESLA DROPS PRICE OF MODEL Y 7-SEAT OPTION TO $3K, FROM $4K Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 3:11 am PT 46 Comments Tesla has lowered the price of its seven-seat, third-row option for its popular Model Y SUV to $3,000, down from $4,000 previously. The change is the latest among several recent price changes for Tesla as inventory reaches a new high. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM DRONEDJ FROM DRONEDJ DRONE DJ LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 LEAKS OF NEW AUTEL DRONES INDICATE OFFENSIVE ON DJI MATRICE 30 DOMINATION Bruce Crumley May 1 2023 NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE MAKES DJI OSMO ACTION 3 VIDEOS EVEN BETTER Ishveena Singh May 1 2023 NEW YORK CITY TELLS CAR OWNERS TO USE AIRTAGS TO STOP THEFT, WILL HAND OUT 500 FREEBIES Chance Miller May 1 2023 DJI MINI 3 PRO SHOOTS VERTICAL VIDEO WITH REFURB DISCOUNTS FROM NEW $570 LOWS (ORIG. $760+) Rikka Altland May 1 2023 SKYPORTS' SCOTTISH SCHOOL MEAL DELIVERY TAPPED FOR NATIONAL AWARD Bruce Crumley May 1 2023 * Tesla TESLA’S BIGGEST BULL WITH $2,000 PRICE TARGET SEES ROBOTAXI SERVICE LAUNCHING ‘SOON’ Fred Lambert Apr 28 2023 - 2:56 am PT 151 Comments Ark Invest, arguably Tesla’s biggest bull with a $2,000 price target on the TSLA stock, put together a weighted average prediction for when Tesla would launch its robotaxi service. Expand Expanding Close * The Lion Electric Co. * Bidirectional Charging HOW ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES WILL KEEP CANADIANS WARM DURING EMERGENCIES Jameson Dow Apr 28 2023 - 1:17 am PT 7 Comments Prince Edward Island has enlisted the help of Lion Electric‘s electric school buses to provide power in the event of emergencies, to keep community disaster relief locations running when the power goes out. Expand Expanding Close * ebikes THIS US NEIGHBORHOOD WILL GIVE YOU A FREE ELECTRIC BIKE IF YOU MOVE THERE (SERIOUSLY) Micah Toll Apr 27 2023 - 11:36 pm PT 4 Comments There are plenty of affordable electric bikes out there these days to fit just about any budget. But if you’ve been hoping to snag a free electric bike, it’s never been easier. Now all you have to do is move to Arizona. Or more specifically, to Culdesac Tempe, a car-free rental apartment community in Tempe, Arizona. Expand Expanding Close MORE FROM 9TO5GOOGLE FROM 9TO5GOOGLE 9TO5GOOGLE LOGO prevnext slide 1 to 2 of 5 GALAXY Z FOLD 4 GETS ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORT, PERFECT FOR ITS BUILT-IN TRIPOD Ben Schoon May 1 2023 9TO5GOOGLE WEEKENDER: ISN'T IT WILD THAT PIXEL WILL BE THE FIRST TO CHALLENGE SAMSUNG IN… Ben Schoon Apr 30 2023 GALAXY Z FLIP 5 LEAKS IN NEW RENDERS SHOWING OFF BIG OUTER SCREEN Ben Schoon Apr 30 2023 THIS ADD-ON PUTS CHATGPT DIRECTLY INTO GOOGLE DOCS, SHEETS, GMAIL, AND MORE Sponsored Post Apr 29 2023 GOOGLE SAYS ANDROID WILL SEPARATE NOTIFICATION AND RINGTONE VOLUME Abner Li Apr 29 2023