by Electrek | Jan 24, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has reached a settlement with the state of Michigan to allow its direct sale and service of vehicles through some official loopholes around the stupid laws that were preventing them from operating in the market. more… The post Tesla gets some official loopholes...
by Electrek | Jan 24, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The Ford Mustang Mach-E didn’t steal the show at the Washington Auto Show, it was the show. Pictures below. more… The post Ford Mustang Mach-E: sleeping cozy and frunk-gating [Gallery] appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 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. https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/Quick-Charge-1.23.2020.mp3...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has to make a lot of things happen in order to start the construction of Gigafactory 4 in Germany, and one of them is apparently getting rid of 25 unexploded World War II bombs. more… The post Tesla Gigafactory 4 site search resulted in finding 25 unexploded...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
German police raided Mitsubishi offices on Tuesday in the latest diesel investigations. That’s a black mark for the troubled Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance that has been working on electric vehicles. Nissan owns a 34% stake in Mitsubishi. more… The post Police...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Mercedes-Benz has reportedly cut its EQC electric SUV production target in half due to a battery cell shortage from LG Chem, according to a new report from Germany. more… The post Mercedes-Benz cuts EQC electric SUV production target in half due to battery shortage,...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Total, the French multinational oil giant, announced yesterday that it will install and operate up to 20,000 new public EV charging points in the Netherlands. The company is aligned with Shell and BP in making big investments in electric-car charging infrastructure....
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Worx WG163 20V GT 3.0 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with two batteries for $66.40 shipped. For comparison, you’ll find this bundle online for around $100 at retailers like Home Depot. Features include a 20V rechargeable battery system that...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The Trump administration is trying to weaken fuel-economy standards and kill California’s ability to set emissions standards. But today at the Washington Auto Show, the Department of Energy said it would fund nearly $300 million in new research for EVs, biofuels, and...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is about to launch a new branded wireless phone charger for its vehicles after introducing its own for the Model 3 last year and disrupting the significant third-party aftermarket for Tesla accessories. more… The post Tesla is about to launch a new branded...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Boston-based sustainability nonprofit group Ceres has launched the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, a new group to help companies accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. The Alliance’s flagship members are Amazon, AT&T, Clif Bar, Consumers Energy, DHL,...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Arizona Public Service will produce all of its power from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2050. The DOE, Ford, and Everledger trace the life cycle of Li-ion batteries using IoT and blockchain. Britain’s Prince Charles launches...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has reduced the price of some of its solar products — likely to compensate for the reduced tax incentive for solar installations in the US — and it added a bigger referral incentive for referrers and new buyers. more… The post Tesla reduces price of solar...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Evoke Motorcycles, a Beijing-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has found success in its domestic market with highway-capable electric motorcycles. Now the company is ready to test the international market with operations in Europe and Australia. more… The post...
by Electrek | Jan 23, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Phase One of the new US-China trade deal was signed last week, and its unconventional approach is likely to lead to a nice jolt for Tesla Model X and S sales from California to China. more… The post China must increase imports of US-made cars; Tesla likely key...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
As Electrek reported, Cruise yesterday unveiled its van-like, self-driving, all-electric vehicle. For the past four years, Cruise (a GM subsidiary) has been repurposing Chevy Bolts — including its four-generation self-driving Bolt that doesn’t have a steering wheel....
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Ohio-based Cleveland Cyclewerks (CCW) is planning to become the next US-based electric motorcycle manufacturer. The big reveal of their upcoming electric motorcycle won’t take place for another two months, but the company is keeping the hype alive by dropping a slew...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 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. https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/01/Quick-Charge-1.22.2020.mp3...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Two Tesla Model Y prototypes have been spotted in the snow in Minnesota, presumably doing some cold-weather testing ahead of the start of production. more… The post Tesla Model Y prototypes spotted cold-weather testing in Minnesota snow appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Amazon is offering the GreenWorks 10A 14-inch Electric Dethatcher/Scarifier (27022) for $81.90 shipped. Also at Walmart, CPO Outlets, and Tyler Tools. For comparison, it regularly goes for up to $130 at Amazon and this is within $2 of the lowest price that we’ve...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock price surged more than 5% this morning, boosting its market capitalization to over $100 billion — and triggering Elon Musk’s CEO compensation plan. It also made the electric automaker more valuable than Volkswagen. more… The post Tesla (TSLA)...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Prince Charles returned to the World Economic Forum at Davos after a 30-year hiatus, on the 50th anniversary of the annual summit in Switzerland. The Prince of Wales gave a keynote speech today in which he launched a new Sustainable Markets Initiative, and addressed...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The 2019 Menino Survey of Mayors shows that EVs and infrastructure have city leaders’ support. The SAF Coalition, Zurich Airport, and the World Economic Forum promote sustainable aviation fuel. A video from the Wall...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Today, Donald Trump commented on Elon Musk and Tesla’s recent success on the stock market, and the US president ended his comments by saying that Tesla is going to “build a very big plant in the US.” What is he talking about? more… The post Trump says Tesla is going...
by Electrek | Jan 22, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition), the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Zurich Airport have announced initiatives to reduce aviation emissions. First, the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will lower emissions for...
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