Tesla increases Full Self-Driving package price to $12,000, but not its monthly subscription service

Tesla has increased the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability (FSD) package to $12,000 as previously announced last week. Interestingly, it looks like the automaker decided not to increase the price of its FSD monthly subscription service. more… The post Tesla increases Full Self-Driving package price to $12,000, but not its monthly subscription...

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Ahead of Nasdaq listing, Gogoro battery-swapping network raises millions more in SPAC deal

Late last year, it was announced that the battery-swapping Goliath known as Gogoro is going public on the Nasdaq stock exchange in a monumental deal that was set to value the company at around US $2.3 billion. Now we are learning that the company is raising millions more than initially expected as part of the deal. more… The post Ahead of Nasdaq...

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First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started?

Over half a dozen new Tesla Model Y vehicles were spotted at Gigafactory Texas as production has been expected to start soon. Does that mean that production has started? more… The post First new Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Texas – has production started? appeared first on Electrek.

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Quick Charge Podcast: January 17, 2022

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. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: January 17, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

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Airspeeder announces the first-ever eVTOL racing pilots for its upcoming EXA Series

Infant eVTOL racing league, Airspeeder, has publicly announced its first three pilots ahead of its remotely operated EXA Series of Grand Prix taking place in 2022, followed by a crewed racing series in 2023. The first three eVTOL pilots come from different racing backgrounds and represent a new future of “flying car” racing. more… The post Airspeeder...

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Magonis successfully hits 22 knots at open sea with its Wave e-550 boat and new 30 kW electric motor

Electric boat designer and manufacturer Magonis is celebrating its flagship Wave e-550 boat and most powerful electric motor hitting 22 knots at open sea off the coast of Italy. According to Magonis, the trials exemplify the Wave e-550’s quality of design and hull lines, opening the door for expanded possibilities of use for its electric boat customers....

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OKAI Neon; Beautiful, connected, clean Electric Scooter [Video]

OKAI, global manufacturer of electric mobility products both large and small, hits the streets with their new electric kick scooter; the Neon. It’s not unheard of for Electrek to feature electric scooters with monstrous capabilities, but OKAI has cleaned up the look of a feature-rich scooter, offering stellar connectivity features and hiding the rest...

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Elon Musk claims zero crashes in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta over a year into the program

Elon Musk claims that Tesla has not had a single crash in its Full Self-Driving Beta program since the start over a year ago, but that’s just as much proof that the testers are being careful as a proof that the system is safe. more… The post Elon Musk claims zero crashes in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta over a year into the program appeared first...

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Kick gas and oil to the curb with GOTRAX’s electric scooter at $250, more in New Green Deals

Finally get rid of gas and oil in your daily commute when you pick up the GOTRAX Commuting Electric Scooter that’s on sale for $250 at Amazon right now. Delivering the ability to ride for 15 miles on a single charge, you’ll be able to easily make it from home to the office or corner store and back before it’s time to plug in. Plus, the $150 discount...

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Next Fiat Panda aims for ‘most affordable EV’ title, will slot below 500e

What’s the most affordable EV you can buy? If rumors out of Fiat are to be believed, the answer to that question will soon be “the new Fiat Panda” as Stellantis targets the bottom end of the booming electric car market. more… The post Next Fiat Panda aims for ‘most affordable EV’ title, will slot below 500e appeared first on Electrek.

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