Electrek

Electrek is a news and commentary site that covers the electric vehicle movement within the wider transition into green energy, and the impact of green energy and fossil fuels on the climate. The site also tracks, analyzes, and breaks news on the transition from fossil-fuel transport to electric transport. It is part of the 9to5 network, which includes other technology-focused sites such as 9to5Mac.com and 9to5Google.com.

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The site has a slight bias towards electric vehicles and clean energy, as it is focused on tracking and analyzing the transition from fossil-fuel transport to electric transport. It also covers the impact of green energy and fossil fuels on the climate.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The site discloses that some writers maintain long positions in certain green energy stocks and use affiliate links for product sales.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The articles often discuss contradictions or conflicts within the EV industry, such as disagreements between companies or conflicting reports on product performance.

Deceptions

55%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain deceptive practices, such as misleading headlines or inaccurate statements about companies and their products.

Recent Articles

  • Tesla Recalls Over 1.8 Million Electric Vehicles: Hood Latch Issue May Obstruct Driver's View

    Tesla Recalls Over 1.8 Million Electric Vehicles: Hood Latch Issue May Obstruct Driver's View

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Tesla recalls over 1.8 million electric vehicles due to potential hood latch issue, increasing collision risk; affected models include certain Model 3, all Model S, Model X, and Model Y from specific years; software fix already deployed through recent update.
  • Porsche Tops Premium Brands, Hyundai Wins Most Segment Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study

    Porsche Tops Premium Brands, Hyundai Wins Most Segment Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study

    Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 The latest J.D. Power APEAL Study reveals Porsche as the top premium brand with a score of 892, while MINI leads mass market brands with 875. Hyundai Motor Group earns seven segment-level awards and non-Tesla EV owners report higher satisfaction levels. Rivian's Adventure Vehicles gain popularity despite not meeting certain criteria for official ranking. Tesla's overall score drops to 870 from last year.
  • Tesla Announces 2025 Production Timeline for Humanoid Robot, Optimus

    Tesla Announces 2025 Production Timeline for Humanoid Robot, Optimus

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will begin producing its humanoid robot, Optimus, for internal use in 2025. Field tests have been ongoing since March 2024. Expected to perform factory tasks and potentially ready for external sale by end of 2025.
  • BYD Expands Global Presence: Announces $1 Billion EV Plant in Turkey, Creating 5,000 Jobs

    BYD Expands Global Presence: Announces $1 Billion EV Plant in Turkey, Creating 5,000 Jobs

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 July 2023 Chinese EV maker BYD signs deals to build new manufacturing plants in Turkey and Thailand, creating up to 10,500 jobs. The Turkish plant, set to start production in late 2026, will produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually and help BYD reach European customers efficiently due to the EU's Customs Union.
  • NASCAR Unveils Powerful Electric Racecar: A Game-Changer for Sustainability and Fan Engagement

    NASCAR Unveils Powerful Electric Racecar: A Game-Changer for Sustainability and Fan Engagement

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar on July 6, 2024, in Chicago. The high-performance prototype, developed with Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, and ABB, boasts three motors and a 78-kWh battery. With a peak power of 1340 hp and NASCAR's commitment to sustainability by introducing renewable fuel and electricity by 2028 and net zero emissions by 2035, the electric racecar could attract more fans to electric vehicles.
  • Tesla Eliminates Supercharger Organization, Impacting Other Automakers' EV Charging Solutions

    Tesla Eliminates Supercharger Organization, Impacting Other Automakers' EV Charging Solutions

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Tesla, the EV industry leader, eliminated its Supercharger organization and dismissed nearly 500 employees responsible for maintaining chargers used by other automakers. The move raises concerns about how affected automakers will respond and if they'll need alternative solutions. Tesla's Supercharger network, with the most US plugs, is used by Ford and GM, but their plans to transition remain unchanged.
  • Honda's $15 Billion Investment: Building 4 New EV Plants and a Battery Factory in Ontario, Creating Over 5,000 Jobs

    Honda's $15 Billion Investment: Building 4 New EV Plants and a Battery Factory in Ontario, Creating Over 5,000 Jobs

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Honda invests $11 billion in Ontario, Canada to build 4 new EV plants and a battery factory, creating over 5,200 jobs. The facilities will produce 240,000 Honda EVs annually and aim for 100% electric sales by 2040. With government assistance and joint ventures with Asahi Kasei and POSCO, Honda expects to reduce costs by over 20%. Canada's manufacturing heartland bolsters its efforts to keep air clean.
  • Polestar Debuts US-Sale of Polestar 4 EV and Introduces Chinese Smartphone Companion

    Polestar Debuts US-Sale of Polestar 4 EV and Introduces Chinese Smartphone Companion

    Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Polestar, a Swedish EV manufacturer, has launched the Polestar 4 EV for sale in the US for $54,900 and introduced a new smartphone in China. The Polestar 4 is set to begin production in North America Q3 2024 with initial US deliveries anticipated Q4. Meanwhile, Polestar's first smartphone offers advanced features like up to 1TB storage and a high-resolution camera, acts as a digital car key, and is inspired by sustainability.
  • Tesla Seeks Shareholder Vote on $56B Elon Musk Compensation Amid Market Value Growth and Challenges

    Tesla Seeks Shareholder Vote on $56B Elon Musk Compensation Amid Market Value Growth and Challenges

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Tesla is seeking shareholder votes on Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, which was voided by a Delaware court earlier this year, and plans to ask for approval to move the company's state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas. The proposal includes no salary or cash bonus but rewards based on Tesla's market value reaching up to $650 billion over 10 years.
  • Tesla Announces Layoffs of Over 10% of Global Workforce Amidst Falling Sales and Competition

    Tesla Announces Layoffs of Over 10% of Global Workforce Amidst Falling Sales and Competition

    Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker, announces a 10% global workforce reduction affecting approximately 15,000 employees. The move aims to cut costs and boost productivity amid dismal first-quarter sales and increasing competition. CEO Elon Musk sent an internal memo detailing staff reductions and paused stock rewards. Tesla also reduced production at its Shanghai Gigafactory. Two high-profile executives, Drew Baglino and Rohan Patel, have recently departed from the company.