General Motors (GM) is looking to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in EVs. A new partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will investigate integrating bidirectional charging into the grid to improve energy distribution. It’s no secret by now, GM is going all in on electric vehicles with its strategy to provide… Continue reading GM’s exploring V2H, V2G, and Virtual Power Plant capabilities for EVs
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Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard
Tesla announced that it is opening its electric car charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard in North America. Why is the company doing this now, 10 years after it debuted in the 2012 Model S? Earlier this year, Aptera launched a petition for Tesla’s charge connector to replace CCS as… Continue reading Tesla opens its EV charge connector in the hope of making it the new standard
Tesla plans to import China-made electric cars to US, says questionable report
Tesla is reportedly planning to start importing electric cars made in China to the US, according to a somewhat-questionable report from Reuters. Update: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now denied the Reuters report via Twitter. Reuters came out with a new report today that claims Tesla is currently validating a plan to import electric cars… Continue reading Tesla plans to import China-made electric cars to US, says questionable report
Tesla Semi frunk, Megacharger port, and more shown in mobile app integration
Tesla is starting to integrate Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, in its mobile app ahead of the start of customer deliveries. It shows the truck’s frunk, Megacharger port, and more. Five years after unveiling the electric truck, Tesla finally brought the vehicle to production last month. At the time, the automaker said that customer… Continue reading Tesla Semi frunk, Megacharger port, and more shown in mobile app integration
Redwood and Audi want to turn your old electronic devices into EV batteries
Lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials and Audi are today launching a program that enables consumers to drop off their old battery-powered devices at local Audi dealerships, and then Redwood will recycle them to build EV batteries. Redwood already has a partnership with Volkswagen Group of America to recycle all end-of-life batteries from Volkswagen and Audi… Continue reading Redwood and Audi want to turn your old electronic devices into EV batteries
Tesla cancels solar projects in mass, scales back solar division
Tesla has canceled solar projects in mass across the US as the company says that it is shutting down its solar operations in some markets. After years of its solar business slowing down since acquiring it through taking over SolarCity in 2016, Tesla’s solar division was finally getting some momentum over the last few quarters.… Continue reading Tesla cancels solar projects in mass, scales back solar division
First look: Tesla’s new Quicksilver Model Y
Tesla has publicly displayed the Model Y with the new multi-coat Quicksilver paint for the first time. What do you think? Tesla electric vehicle buyers have been waiting for new paint options for a long time. Back in the early days of the Model S, Tesla used to offer a variety of colors, but the… Continue reading First look: Tesla’s new Quicksilver Model Y
Tesla starts hiring for Cybertruck production
Tesla is starting to hire workers specifically for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas, according to job listings seen by Electrek. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in 2019, Tesla said that the electric pickup truck would make it to market by the end of 2021. As the deadline was approaching, the automaker confirmed that production slipped… Continue reading Tesla starts hiring for Cybertruck production
Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV
German luxury automaker Audi continues to grow its all-electric family of e-tron vehicles by announcing two new models, complete with multiple variations. Today, Audi launches its Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron as a representation of the automaker’s new badge and its top-tier model across its electric SUV and crossover offerings. Learn more below. Audi’s… Continue reading Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV
Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network
Good news for Tesla tinkerers with salvaged vehicles. Tesla is establishing a process to allow them back on the Supercharger network – something that has been a big issue for them over the last few years. In 2020, Tesla blocked access to Supercharging and third-party fast-charging to all salvaged vehicles. It was a big blow… Continue reading Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network