Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen

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Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency.

The changes come as part of a broader update across Audi’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) lineup, addressing some of the early criticisms of these vehicles while adding genuinely useful new features.

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Solid-state EV batteries hit a milestone in the US

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Solid-state EV batteries, deemed the “holy grail” of battery tech, are moving from the lab to reality, even in the US.

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Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have

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Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear.

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Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser

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Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model.

But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support page.

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Quick Charge checks out the e-bikes at CABDA Chicago 2026

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On today’s show-stopping episode of Quick Charge, we’re on location at the midwest’s largest independent bicycle dealer show checking out some of the highlights from Himiway, Radio Flyer, Rambo, and a whole lot more!

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Hyundai is pausing production of this electric SUV, but promises the EV will return

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The Kona EV will not be available for the 2026 model year, but Hyundai says the electric SUV is not gone for good. Until then, it will still offer 2025 models.

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The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge

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Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

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Anker SOLIX E10 whole-home system launch with $2,846+ savings, Velotric Discover 3 + M e-bike early-bird perks, Segway E3 Pro, more

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We’ve got two exciting launches headlining today’s Green Deals, starting with the Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System that is officially opening for purchase with $2,846+ savings starting from $4,299, while folks who took advantage of the pre-order promotion can save even more. Right behind it, we have the early-bird $348 perks offered by Velotric on its upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes by simply registering your email. From there, we spotted Segway’s E3 Pro Electric Scooter falling to $550, a 2-tool Greenworks combo kit at its best price since July, a selection of Camplux tankless electric water heater discounts, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Super Bowl sale offers, like the Explorer 5000 Plus power station starting from $2,849, and more.

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.

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Two Tesla board members are all over the Epstein files: what happens next?

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How far are you willing to go to make a buck? For Tesla shareholders, looking the other way when two board members had close relationships with the head of a sex trafficking organization, and lied about it, is evidently on the table.

The newly released Epstein files contain extensive correspondence involving not one, but two current Tesla board members, CEO Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk. The documents directly contradict Elon’s public claims about his relationship with the convicted sex offender, reveal that Epstein was arranging women for Kimbal, and show the kind of conduct that would end careers at any company with functioning corporate governance.

But Tesla isn’t any company. And Tesla shareholders have made it abundantly clear that stock price is all that matters.

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BMW just built the first i3 Neue Klasse EV, its most important electric sedan

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The new i3 is a drastic improvement over the outgoing model as BMW’s first Neue Klasse electric sedan. After the first pre-series models rolled off the production line, BMW is preparing to begin mass production by the end of 2026.

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