by Electrek | Aug 2, 2020 | Automotive Technology
This is an ongoing journal of my first few weeks with Model Y. Check Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 One of the most important jobs for our Model Y is getting the whole family up to our summer/ski condo in Vermont from our home outside of NYC. The trip is around 180 miles. Our...
by Electrek | Aug 2, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has started trial production of the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive ahead of an imminent launch, according to sources familiar with the matter. more… The post Tesla starts trial production of Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Aug 1, 2020 | Automotive Technology
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: August 1, 2020 appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Aug 1, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Two new groundbreaking, comprehensive studies prove that reducing air pollution saves lives. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has new youth leaders to advise him on climate action. July 29 was International Tiger Day, which highlights the importance of protecting...
by Electrek | Aug 1, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Ducati seems to be doing everything it can to elbow its way into the electric bicycle market, now unveiling three new designs for folding electric bicycles. more… The post Ducati unveils 3 more interesting electric bikes in big EV push appeared first on Electrek. View...
by Electrek | Aug 1, 2020 | Automotive Technology
CEO Elon Musk insists that Tesla is seeing “strong” demand throughout the whole pandemic and the CEO attributes this success to Tesla’s online orders. more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla is seeing ‘strong’ demand through pandemic appeared first on Electrek. View Entire...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Seth’s Tesla Model Y dairy, the size of Gigafactory Texas, Kandi’s cheap electric cars, and more. more… The post Podcast: Tesla Model Y...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has released its Q2 2020 safety report showing a strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents, but a small regression quarter-over-quarter. more… The post Tesla releases Q2 2020 safety report: strong year-over-year improvement in Autopilot accidents...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Greenworks Pro 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower with a two batteries and wall charger for $379.10 shipped. As a comparison, it originally sold for $499 and still trends around that number when not on sale. Today’s offer is the second-best price...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
This is an ongoing diary of my Model Y purchasing experience. Day 1 and Day 2. One reason I wasn’t too worried about the panel gaps on my Model Y was that I was going to be taking the whole back end apart to install a 3rd party tow hitch. I would obviously rather have...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Mercedes-Benz is teasing a range of over 400 miles on a single charge for its upcoming EQS electric sedan. more… The post Mercedes-Benz teases range of over 400 miles for the EQS electric sedan appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Despite Honda’s radio silence after rolling out a prototype electric Super Cub moped prototype at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, it appears the company is actually making progress on the design. more… The post Honda is working on an electric Super Cub moped, new patent...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Construction of the UK’s first road made partially from plastic has begun in Carlisle. An EV coalition (but not Tesla) asked congressional leaders for help in the latest stimulus package. EV alliance ChargeUp Europe gains Portugal’s energy giant EDP as its eighth...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla (TSLA) managed to secure $780 million in bonds against its auto leases and got cheaper levels than initially anticipated, thanks to high investor demand. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) secures $780 million in bonds at cheaper levels than initially anticipated...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla Model 3 can now become a rugged electric off-road machine with a new lift kit with off-road wheels and tires. more… The post Tesla Model 3 looks like rugged electric off-road machine with new kit appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE is announcing the commencement of deliveries of its latest models from the CAKE Kalk INK line, a new series of electric motorcycles that have seen the company’s high prices drop (slightly) into more affordable territory....
by Electrek | Jul 31, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla added the Model Y Long Range RWD to its loan calculator, listing a surprising price of $48,000 for the new version of the electric SUV. more… The post Tesla surprisingly lists Model Y Long Range RWD for $48,000 appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
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: July 30, 2020 appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Lordstown Motors has released a video of a working prototype of its electric pickup truck marketed as a vehicle for the “working man.” more… The post Lordstown releases video of working prototype of its electric pickup truck for the ‘working man’ appeared first on...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Home Depot offers the RYOBI 30-inch 50Ah Electric Riding Lawn Mower for $1,999. That’s down $400 from the regular going rate and the second discount we’ve tracked to date. RYOBI’s latest riding lawn mower comes with a more compact design and lower price tag. This...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Chinese electric carmaker Kandi announced that it is bringing its electric vehicles to the US, making them the new cheapest electric cars in America — starting at $12,999 after federal tax credit. more… The post Kandi launches cheapest EVs in US, $13,000+ after...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Oil giant Shell and Dutch utility Eneco have won a tender to build a super-hybrid offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. It will consist of two sites located 11.5 miles (18.5 km) off the west coast, near the town of Egmond aan Zee. more… The post This hybrid offshore...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Germany breaks ground on the world’s first hydrogen filling station for passenger trains. A Dutch offshore wind farm will also feature floating solar, batteries, and hydrogen. North Dakota will spend $66 million to plug disused oil and gas wells. Arcadia Power is...
by Electrek | Jul 30, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Is there anything more fun than kicking back on an electric cruiser bike, enjoying the big saddle, wide bars, and comfortable upright seating position? If there is then I don’t want to hear about it, because today we’re all about cruisers! We’ve tested plenty of them...
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