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It was recently revealed in U.S. government filings made public that the Tesla Cybertruck was sought out by the Air Force for munitions training and testing, and the reason why the vehicle was specifically chosen will shock you. Last night, we reported that the U.S. Air Force was looking to buy a fleet of 33 total vehicles for its Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)’s Standoff Precision Guided Munition (SOPGM) training and tests. Documents filed showed that two Cybertrucks were requested. While many of these cars are used for simple target practice and are intended to be disposed, the Cybertruck seems to…
A hip-hop musician tried to fake Tesla remotely disabling his vehicle. He claims Tesla bricked his Cybertruck while he was driving on the highway, leaving him stranded. He showed the car displaying a fake screen that it had been remotely disabled and also produced a fake cease and desist letter. There are plenty of things not to like about the Tesla Cybertruck, starting with the fact that it’s not as revolutionary as we were all hoping it would be. It’s been the butt of constant jokes ever since it came out, but while initially most people were picking on it…
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s upcoming FSD update, Ford’s Universal EV platform, the new Acura NSX, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your…
Data from Recurrent shows that EV drivers use just a small fraction of their EV’s EPA range. On average, EV drivers use 12.6% of their car’s range, the firm found. It means that switching to an EV may be easier and cheaper than most people think. I don’t want to tell anybody how to live their lives. But sometimes, the data is hard to ignore. Even as consumers demand electric cars that can go 250, 300 or even 400 miles between charging sessions, research shows that they can usually make do with far less. Recurrent, a firm that tracks range…
A 2017 LaFerrari Aperta was offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction recently. The winning bid was $6.1 million, which, after adding all the fees, comes to $6.7 million! As you are aware, the LaFerrari Aperta is rare and more sought after compared to the coupe. Only 210 examples were built, and prices have skyrocketed over the years. This US-spec LaFerrari Aperta is chassis no. 232856 and has less than 2,300 miles on the clock. It is finished in Nero Daytona with Rosso pinstripes. It rides on gloss black wheels with red brake calipers. The interior is lined in…
Help on When to Pull the Plug on Old Iron This article may contain affiliate links. At some point, every car owner faces the same question: is it worth fixing, or is it time to let it go? Older vehicles often start showing their age with repair bills that seem to grow each month. Whether it’s a failing transmission, constant electrical problems or never-ending rust issues, your once-reliable ride might now be draining your wallet. Knowing when to cut your losses can help you avoid spending more than the car is worth. If you’re ready to move on, one option…
Tesla has pushed a crazy new incentive package, known as the “Luxe Package,” on the flagship Model S and Model X, along with a $10,000 price increase on each trim level. The move aims to likely bolster margins for the company on the two cars while also giving those who choose to buy the Tesla lineup mainstays a variety of awesome advantages, including Free Supercharging, Full Self-Driving, and other add-ons. Tesla is offering a crazy Supercharging incentive on its two ‘sentimental’ vehicles Last night, Tesla launched the “Luxe Package” for the Model S and Model X, which includes the following…
For Lamborghini, The Quail is the holy grail of luxury car events. The brand traditionally uses this exclusive Monterey Car Week gathering to debut its latest halo models—and this year is no different. Enter: the Lamborghini Fenomeno. Bathed in sunlight, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann strides confidently onto the stage. Each marque gets just seven minutes to present its latest to the moneyed crowd, and not even Lamborghini is exempt. Yet the North Italian supercar maker rarely misses its moment. The cover is pulled back, revealing the wild, bright yellow Fenomeno crouched on the pristine white stage. Applause follows. The price?…
If you’re a regular electric vehicle driver, chances are you’ve driven past public fast-charging stations without even realizing that they’re there. Compared to gas stations, charging hubs are less visible from afar, even though charge point operators are now making the newer stations more distinctive and visible. Over in Europe, a young French company is rethinking that problem and proving that charging stations can be practical, noticeable from afar and, erm… kinda sexy. Charge point operator Electra was only founded in 2021. In just a few years, it has built a network of more than 500 stations across Western Europe,…
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is already a unique hypercar, limited to 150 production units. Each model is unique in its own way, as customers are given a free hand by Aston Martin to spec their hypercars. We’ve now seemed to have found the wildest-spec’d Valkyrie, which surprisingly has already been listed for sale on O’Gara Coach. The Aston Martin Valkyrie, as per the listing, started as a jet black hypercar before gaining a striking colour combination with Speed Yellow, Speed Orange & Hyper Red. The road-going hypercar also gets “001” on the doors, front wheels with yellow accents and rear…