Elon Musk releases more details on Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi electric car: ‘will cost less per mile than bus ticket’

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Elon Musk released more details on Tesla’s upcoming dedicated robotaxi electric car that he announced at Cyber Rodeo earlier this month.

The vehicle will focus on cost per mile and Tesla is aiming to reach volume production of the new vehicle in 2024. Musk said that Tesla is going to provide “by far the lowest cost per that customers have ever experienced”.

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Audi shares new extra-thicc urbansphere concept described as a ‘lounge on wheels’

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Audi has unveiled its third EV in its sphere concept series, the latest arriving as the German automaker’s largest to date. The Audi urbansphere concept offers a glimpse into a future of electric mobility in which our vehicles are more of a lounge, or “mobile office,” than a mere vessel for transportation.

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Uncle Sam wants you … to help launch geothermal energy pilot schemes

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday issued a request for information (RFI) to support $84 million in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) pilot demonstration projects. It’s part of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which passed last year.

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Heybike Explore: Full-Sized Fun to Explore Your City [Video]

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It’s a nice break to ride a bike that’s made for someone my size. The Heybike Explore lands in the middle of a popular segment for electric bikes, being equipped for comfort, commuting, and a dash of off-road. It’s honestly a lot of fun riding a bike that’s sized just right for papa-bear.

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Tesla (TSLA) confirms its order rate surged after the Super Bowl

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Tesla has confirmed that its order rate surged following this year’s Super Bowl, which featured many electric vehicle ads. These numbers show that the long-standing idea of “Tesla killers” doesn’t work and that the automaker actually benefits greatly from other automakers investing in electric vehicles.

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2022 results: beat both revenue and profit expectations in record quarter

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Tesla (TSLA) has released its financial results and shareholders letter for the first quarter of 2022 after market close today.

We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information.

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Tesla and Panasonic are rumored to be behind a multibillion-dollar battery factory project with $700M in incentives on the line in Oklahoma

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Tesla and Panasonic are rumored to be behind a new multibillion-dollar battery factory project in Oklahoma as the state pushes to approve $700 million in incentives to move the project forward.

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RadRover 6 Plus fat tire e-bike with 45-mile range sees first discount to $1,699, more in New Green Deals

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Are you looking for a greener way to get around now that the weather is becoming nice? Well, right now, the RadRover 6 Plus fat tire e-bike is on sale for the first time that we’ve seen at $300 off with code SAVE300. Dropping down to $1,699, this premium e-bike delivers up to 45 miles of riding per charge and even has new hydraulic disc brakes for improved stopping power. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other 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, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasin

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CATL launches its first four EVOGO battery swap stations in China

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Earlier this week, battery manufacturer CATL officially began operating four EVOGO battery swap stations in Xiamen, part of southeast China’s Fujian Province. With the start of battery swap services, CATL has declared Xiamen the world’s first EVOGO city, with plans for dozens more stations this year.

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Swedish electric motorcycle maker CAKE launches three new bikes for young riders

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CAKE’s new Ready, Steady, Go line of bikes has just launched today, ushering in three new models of two-wheelers to help kids build two-wheeler skills from a young age. 

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