Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns

Tesla told the FCC that it plans to market a new radar starting next month. The move raises even more concerns about potentially needed updates to its hardware suite to achieve the promised self-driving capability.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 6, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?

Elon Musk told President Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but the plan has been unclear since Tesla opened its charge connector.

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Ultra-exclusive yacht club invites commercial electric boats to compete in 2023 race

To celebrate its 10th race competition, the Yacht club de Monaco is inviting commercially available electric boats to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) for the first time. The new commercial electric boat rally will join the Solar, Energy, and Open Sea Classes already in place with hopes to host the world’s largest gathering of electric maritime vessels.

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VinFast poised for IPO ahead of global mid- and full-size electric SUV deliveries

Just over a week after beginning deliveries of its first EVs to the US, Vietnamese automaker VinFast has publicly filed the necessary form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin its process toward an initial public offering, or IPO.

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Ram teases electric truck a month ahead of debut, giving a glimpse into the ‘future of Ram’

What does the future of Ram Trucks look like? We will find out in less than a month when Ram unveils its highly anticipated electric truck. But in the meantime, the automaker is giving us a glimpse into the “fierce, slick, heroic” design that will shape the future of the company.

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New V2X program will study how bidirectional EV charging can lower utility costs

Bidirectional charging allows EV owners to use energy from their car batteries to power their homes or send the energy back to the grid. The innovative technology can save EV drivers money on utility costs while helping lower electricity demand during peak periods.

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Apple Car on track for 2026 release, under $100K price, custom chip, and no full self-driving at launch

Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard different estimates of when Apple Car might finally make it to market which have ranged from 2024 to 2028. Now the latest report predicts a debut in 2026 with a custom Apple Silicon chip, no self-driving, and a price tag under $100,000.

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Pick up Renogy’s 100W solar panel and 10A PWM charge controller for $113 in today’s New Green Deals

Whether you’re looking to convert your RV or shed over to solar, today’s New Green Deal is a great choice. Combining with a 10A PWM charge controller, today’s discount falls to just at Amazon, marking the best price that we’ve seen in months. Ready to deliver up to 400Wh of charge per day with only four hours of sunlight, this kit is also quite efficient while also being budget-focused. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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 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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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin in ‘total chaos,’ says worker in report about labor issues

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is reportedly in “total chaos,” according to a factory employee talking to Wired in a report highlighting labor issues at the factory.

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