by Electrek | Jan 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has been betting on word of mouth to promote most of its products and solar has been no exception since it has acquired SolarCity Here’s how Tesla has been taking over neighborhoods with solar energy thanks to the help satisfied customers. more… The post How...
by Electrek | Jan 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
As major motorcycle manufacturers around the world grapple with a new era of EVs, Ducati could be the next to roll out an electric motorcycle. That’s according to the company’s CEO who just confirmed Ducati’s commitment to developing a production electric motorcycle....
by Electrek | Jan 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
A Tesla Model S driver in Southern California was caught on camera seemingly asleep at the wheel while driving on Autopilot. more… The post Tesla driver caught on camera seemingly asleep on Autopilot appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
As Tesla is officially ending any type of free Supercharging program, the automaker is surprising owners with a drastic increase of Supercharging prices around the world. more… The post Tesla drastically increases Supercharger prices around the world appeared first on...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
It looks like Tesla Semi is being used to move some cargo again and some interesting one this time: an actual Tesla Model X. more… The post Tesla Semi is now being used to move Tesla vehicles – spotted with a Model X appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla announcing a round of layoffs, the end of the referral program, a few new electric vehicles are announced and unveiled, and more....
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The Volvo Group announced that it is investing in Momentum Dynamics, “a Philadelphia-based company developing and commercializing high power inductive charging for the automotive and transportation industries, especially suitable for commercial electric, autonomous...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The US isn’t alone in waging a trade war with China that affects the price of imported electric bicycles. Not only has the EU also imposed a series of duties on imported Chinese e-bikes, but their duties dwarf those imposed by the US. With a new round of duties...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
When asked about doing an electric pickup truck to compete with Tesla’s upcoming pickup, GM CEO Mary Barra gave a great non-answer that would make politicians proud, but she did tease us with a ‘stay tuned’. more… The post GM CEO Mary Barra says ‘stay tuned’ about...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Renogy 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Starter Kit with 20A Rover Controller for $252 shipped. As a comparison, it usually sells for $370 direct and at Walmart. Today’s deal is the best price we’ve tracked at Amazon in over a year. Looking to get...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Fly Free is one of a handful of new electric motorcycle startups offering light electric motorcycles designed for urban riding. Fresh off the announcement of their first two electric motorcycle designs, the company has just unveiled specs for their third and latest...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is starting to recall over 14,000 Model S vehicles exported to China as part of the worldwide Takata airbag issue. more… The post Tesla is recalling over 14,000 Model S vehicles exported to China due to Takata airbag issue appeared first on Electrek. View Entire...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk dropped an email to employees last night at 1am PT, which was also released publicly and filed with the SEC, to announce important job cuts to control costs. It also served to temper profit expectations for TSLA stock holders. [Update: TSLA stock...
by Electrek | Jan 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is partnering with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay to design a new “near zero-emission” distribution facility that will involve a whole fleet of Tesla Semi electric trucks, along with a few other electric vehicles, a charging system, some Tesla energy storage systems and a...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is launching a new version of its HEPA air filtration with Bioweapon Defense Mode as an aftermarket upgrade for older Model S and Model X vehicles. more… The post Tesla launches HEPA air filtration with Bioweapon Defense Mode upgrade for older Model S/X appeared...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is killing its referral program due to cost concerns and new information about the latest prizes show that they are going to have to give away over 80 new Roadsters for free. The program might have gotten away from them. more… The post...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Sansi Lighting Direct via Amazon offers a four-pack of its 100W A19 LED Light Bulbs for $19.99 shipped when promo code MKT13WATT is applied during checkout. That’s good for 20% off the regular going rate and the best that we’ve seen. Opting for LED light bulbs...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla’s Model 3 is stealing away sales from a surprising range of vehicles and Toyota is admitting to seeing an impact on Prius sales. As a premium car, you would think that it would more likely affect Lexus sales, but Toyota says “Tesla is creating an entirely new...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Lightning electric motorcycles, a little known manufacturer located in San Jose, California, has announced a new bike to be unveiled in March. The company has just revealed specs for the Strike, the second electric motorcycle offered by the company. And you’re going...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Google announced this morning that some of the largest-ever solar panel projects in both Alabama and Tennessee are underway, and they’re being built to power Google data centers in each state. more… The post Largest ever solar farms for Google data centers to be built...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Electric bicycles are growing increasingly popular in the US for both recreational and commuter use. Last year, just as many electric bicycles were sold as electric cars. And while e-bikes obviously have a cost advantage compared to electric cars, they also have...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Volvo CE, the Volvo Group’s construction equipment subsidiary, announced that it will stop development of diesel engine-based compact wheel loaders and compact excavators in order to sell electric versions instead. more… The post Construction equipment is going...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is moving fast when it comes to Gigafactory 3 and it is counting on China’s reputation to build fast in order to start production by the end of the year. A new video of the factory site now shows that is alive with construction work. more… The post Tesla...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
After over three years, Elon Musk announced that Tesla will be ending their customer referral program at the end of this month. more… The post Tesla will end referral program to help Model 3 cost, says Elon Musk appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
TCI Transportation, a truck leasing company that ordered 50 Tesla Semi electric trucks, got a visit from Tesla today to test drive what they claim is a “new electric truck prototype.” more… The post Tesla Semi leasing partner claims to see ‘new’ version electric truck...
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