Author: Sofia
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is heading to Czechia after the Czech Ministry of Transport recognised the Dutch RDW’s provisional type approval, making the country the seventh EU member state to clear the system for public roads. Tesla Europe announced on 21 September 2026 that “FSD Supervised is now approved in Czechia” and that rollout “will begin soon.” The decision marks a notable reversal. Earlier in 2026, Prague had declined to automatically recognise the Netherlands’ April approval, citing concerns over speed-limit compliance, traffic-sign recognition and driver-attention monitoring, and arguing that a coordinated EU approach was preferable. Officials said months of expert…
The Chinese company sees an opportunity in America despite trade barriers, with local production through licensing as a possibility. Source link
South Park has finally come for e-bikes. And perhaps surprisingly, underneath all the explosions, biker gangs, racist caricatures, and general South Park-ness of it all, the show actually managed to make some pretty insightful observations about the current state of e-bikes in America. The Season 29 premiere, “South American Biker Gangs,” aired last week and revolves almost entirely around the growing popularity of e-bikes among kids – and the growing backlash against them. As someone who has spent years covering this exact issue, I went into the episode expecting mostly cheap e-bike jokes. Instead, I found myself thinking, “Okay, they…
Electric vehicles (EVs) generally cost more on average than comparable gasoline-powered models, but the pricing gap is narrowing, and the difference will depend largely on the specific model you are considering. When the federal EV tax credit expired in 2025, the EV market saw some disruption, but year-over-year comparisons are beginning to normalize. More new models are being introduced, and used EV sales showed a strong 14.7% year-over-year increase in August 2026. According to data from Kelley Blue Book’s parent, Cox Automotive, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new electric vehicle in August was $54,754. If you’re shopping for…
The carmaker has received five consumer complaints, including two about alleged minor injuries. Source link
Sunrun and Tesla pulled a record 580 megawatts of power from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave on September 9, the largest residential distributed power plant event ever recorded. The dispatch pooled more than 140,000 home batteries across the state and ran for a three-hour window in the evening, when the grid was straining under air-conditioning load. How the 580 MW came together Of the 140,000-plus batteries, about 110,000 were Tesla Powerwalls, and Sunrun says it owns or operates 55% of them. Those Powerwalls delivered 517 MW. Another 30,000-plus batteries from other manufacturers in Sunrun’s fleet added…
A joint venture between Chinese carmaker SAIC and German car brand Audi, the all-electric AUDI (all caps) brand has been turning heads in the Chinese market with solid all-weather performance, reasonable prices and plenty of chunky Teutonic style. Now, AUDI cars are turning up in Europe — and Audi is pissed. Audi embraced its future in China with a new electric sub-brand called AUDI. Co-developed with local automaker SAIC, AUDI ditched the iconic “four rings” logo in favor of four capital letters. What it didn’t ditch was Audi’s traditionally Teutonic long-roof design language or its reputation for building gorgeous cars.…
A new battery system and an aerodynamically optimized cab give Scania’s electric big rig an edge over the Tesla Semi. Source link
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of September 2026. Fall weather is just around the corner, so it’s a great time to hop in the saddle and get out…
John Ternus took over as the new Chief Executive Officer of Apple earlier this month. He succeeds Tim Cook, who led the California-based tech giant for 15 years. As it turns out, the new CEO is not just a tech nerd but also a car enthusiast. Ternus reportedly owns a rare Porsche that few can afford: a Porsche 935 track car. He has even said to have posted a sub-1 min 40 sec lap time at Laguna Seca. The Porsche 935 is inspired by the legendary Le Mans race car from the 1970s dubbed ‘Moby Dick’. Only 77 were…