I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. I’ve followed Tesla since 2008 and invested in the company after it went public in 2010. I started writing about EVs, and […]
Ford announced Thursday that F-150 Lightning sales climbed 160% in August. Despite the surge, Ford’s gas-powered cars and trucks still accounted for 86% of sales last month. Ford Lightning carries EV sales growth in August The American automaker sold 182,985 vehicles in the US last month, showing 13.4% growth from last August. Ford’s electric vehicle […]
A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3. Volvo EX60 mid-size electric SUV coming in 2026 Despite pushing back […]
A general view of signage at the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Feb. 29, 2024 in Vienna, Austria. Thomas Kronsteiner | Getty Images News | Getty Images Members of the OPEC+ oil alliance have delayed plans to hike production by a scheduled 180,000 barrels per day in October, as […]
NIO has shared its unaudited Q2 financial results for 2024, which detailed record-high EV deliveries that helped the automaker snag an even larger portion of the overall market in China. NIO also surpassed the expectations of financial gurus on Wall Street with its quarterly earnings. Time and again, NIO ($NIO) continues to demonstrate why it […]
A pen which can transform braille into English text has been developed which researchers say could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired. Braille literacy is frequently reported as being in decline, this is despite visually impaired people often expressing a desire to learn it, and braille literacy being a highly valued skill by those who […]
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases September 2024 v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4) Actually Smart Summon Cybertruck Autopark Eye-tracking with […]
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike launches from Radio Flyer and Fucare, Denver’s popular e-bike subsidies, Australia Post using new electric motorbikes for mail delivery, Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launch, and more. The […]
The announcement from Click Therapeutics that its digital therapeutic CT-132 met its primary endpoint in the ReMMi-D pivotal trial is a key development for migraine treatment and the digital health community. The study’s results point to the potential of digital therapeutics as a complement to existing medications and as a scientifically validated option capable of improving patient outcomes in […]
U.S. crude oil pulled back slightly Thursday to close near $69 per barrel, as OPEC+ delays plans to boost production after futures sold off steeply this week. OPEC+ members have delayed a production hike of 180,000 barrels per day by two months, two sources told CNBC. The production increase was originally scheduled for October. “There’s […]
