by Electrek | Jan 16, 2021 | Automotive Technology
San Diego-based electric bicycle company Ride1Up has long been a value leader in the US e-bike industry. Now with the new Ride1Up Prodigy’s unveiling, the company is bringing the same value-oriented design to its first ever mid-drive electric bicycle. more… The post...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, a group composed of more than 1,800 current, retired, and former employees of the National Park Service (NPS), is calling on President-elect Joe Biden’s administration to fight the climate crisis and protect national...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Ford is delaying hundreds of Mustang Mach-E deliveries in order to do “additional quality checks” after delivering a handful of vehicles last year. more… The post Ford delays hundreds of Mustang Mach-E deliveries for ‘additional quality checks’ appeared first on...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla Model S/X refresh, a new Tesla solar inverter, the Model Y’s third-row, and more. more… The post Podcast: Tesla Model S/X refresh,...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
As part of its plan to restructure its various brands and become one of the leaders in electrification by 2025, Groupe Renault is teaming up with Groupe Lotus to design an all-electric successor to the mid-engine Alpine A110. more… The post Lotus and Renault team up...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
GM is considering expanding the Corvette into a family of vehicles, with the first new vehicle being an all-electric crossover SUV with Corvette branding, according to a report by Bloomberg. If GM does go through with the plan, the electric Corvette SUV wouldn’t hit...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
ECOFLOW via Amazon offers its River 600 Portable Power Bank for $319.99 shipped when you clip the on-page coupon. Today’s deal is down from the usual $350 price tag and the best we’ve seen at Amazon. This model is compatible with solar systems and provides up to 1200W...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
The VW ID Buzz, a highly-anticipated electric revival of VW’s iconic minivan, has been delayed by a year, according to a VW exec. more… The post VW’s highly-anticipated ID Buzz electric minivan has been delayed appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The American Petroleum Institute held its annual “State of American Energy.” It’s business as usual. More than 100 elected officials in US western states call on Biden to protect lands and fight the climate crisis....
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Tesla (TSLA) stock is getting a new Wall Street-high $950 price target, and it’s arguably based on a conservative delivery projection. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) stock gets new $950 price target on arguably conservative delivery projection appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has informed employees to liquidate Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as a significant refresh now seems likely. more… The post Tesla is liquidating Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as refresh nears appeared first on...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Toyota will pay a penalty of $180 million for failing to comply with the Clean Air Act’s emissions-reporting requirements from 2005-2015, according to a filing today by the US Department of Justice. Over that time period, Toyota delayed required filings about...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Tesla (TSLA) is launching its own solar power inverter, which completes the company’s home solar offering along with the Powerwall. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) launches its own solar power inverter appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 15, 2021 | Automotive Technology
NASA released a new analysis today that concludes that 2020 tied for the warmest year on record with 2016, continuing our planet’s trend of slowly but surely getting warmer over the past seven years. more… The post According to NASA, 2020 tied for the warmest year on...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Tesla claims that a driver is “7x less likely to be involved in an accident” with Autopilot enabled. The data is not that clear, but it shows improvements in a new Autopilot safety report from Tesla. more… The post Tesla claims you are ‘7x less likely to be in a...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | 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: January 14, 2021 appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
SONDORS has just pulled up the curtain on its first-ever electric motorcycle, the SONDORS Metacycle. The new commuter electric motorcycle may just be the first truly low-cost electric motorcycle capable of both city and highway riding. more… The post SONDORS unveils...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
A report released on Wednesday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) states that emergency responders have access to inadequate tools and training for fighting electric vehicle fires that occur. The NTSB arrived at this conclusion after investigating four...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
Lucid Motors (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) are the latest electric vehicle companies looking to go public as there’s currently a gold rush in the space. more… The post Lucid (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) become latest EV companies looking to go public appeared first on...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
HQSTSolar via Amazon offers its 100W 12V Solar Panel for $69.99 shipped. That’s a $20 savings from the regular going rate and the best price we’ve tracked. This solar panel is compatible with 12V systems and can be wired into a 24 or 48V battery. Learn more on the...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
In December, Electrek reported that President-elect Joe Biden named the NRDC’s Gina McCarthy domestic climate czar. McCarthy and her deputy, Ali Zaidi, will coordinate action across multiple federal agencies and Congress. Here’s a brief background on six of Biden’s...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
BMW was the first car manufacturer to adopt Apple’s Car Key feature – enabling an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car – and has now announced an enhanced version known as Digital Key Plus. Digital Key Plus uses the ultra-wideband tech found in the U1 chip in the...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
GM is teasing the Cadillac Celestiq, a new electric car presented as a flagship model, with a few images and the announcement of an interesting “smart glass” roof. more… The post GM teases Cadillac Celestiq electric car with interesting ‘smart glass’ roof appeared...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Capsaicin, which makes chilli peppers hot, has an energy-boosting effect on solar panels. Coal-dependent Poland passes an Offshore Wind Act. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers...
by Electrek | Jan 14, 2021 | Automotive Technology
French automaker Renault announced its plan for the next 5 years and it includes 7 new electric cars to hit the market. One of them should be based on this new Renault 5 electric prototype. more… The post Renault announces 7 new electric cars, unveils Renault 5...
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