by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
As part of its new budget, the Canadian federal government has announced a new $5,000 incentive for electric cars that cost less than $45,000, however, it excludes Tesla vehicles. more… The post Canada announces new $5,000 incentive for electric cars, Tesla vehicles...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Hyundai has teamed up with Yandex, Russia’s largest technology company, to jointly develop self-driving cars. more… The post Hyundai partners with Russia’s Yandex to develop self-driving cars appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
The SEC’s effort to hold Elon Musk in contempt of his settlement agreement is heating up as both parties keep defending their positions to a judge over whether Tesla’s CEO should have sent out a tweet or not. more… The post Elon Musk and SEC battle over Tesla tweet...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Climate change could cause the U.K. to face a water shortage in 20 to 25 years, according to an environmental official who referred to water demand surpassing supply as the “jaws of death.” more… The post Climate change could cause UK water shortage in 20-25 years...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Century Products via Amazon offers its 24-hour Waterproof Mechanical Outdoor Timer for $12.64 Prime shipped when promo code OW7JXJ4Q is applied during checkout and the on-page coupon is clipped. That’s good for $10 off and the best offer we can find by 30%. Cut down...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
If you’re like me then you probably considered Schwinn to be your standard department store budget bicycle brand. But now it appears that the company is stepping up their game with a new line of e-bikes sporting nicer specs. more… The post Schwinn steps up its...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has delayed its planned price increase by two days. The automaker claims to have been “unable to process all orders”, but what this basically amounts to is a temporary discount also conveniently occurring at the end of the quarter. more… The post Tesla delays...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Hyundai and Kia have invested $300 million in Ola, Uber’s main rival in India. The companies plan on building electric cars specifically for the Indian market. more… The post Hyundai and Kia put $300 million into India’s Ola, plan to develop electric cars appeared...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Denver’s police department became one of the first to use a Tesla vehicle as part of their fleet and now we’ve learned that they didn’t buy it for the fuel efficiency. They got it from an illegal marijuana bust. more… The post Denver’s Tesla police vehicle was seized...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Today in EGEB, wind generated more electricity than any other source in the U.K. in a recent week. And that still doesn’t measure up to Germany. Italy’s Enel acquires more than a quarter-billion dollars in renewables from one of its own joint ventures. The largest...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Arcimoto, an Oregon-based electric vehicle manufacturer, is famous for its three-wheeled Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV). The FUV was originally designed as a passenger vehicle, but the company is now showing off two new versions for emergency services and delivery...
by Electrek | Mar 19, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Months after releasing a beta version of its Navigate on Autopilot feature, which is an important step toward automated highway driving, Tesla is now starting to roll out a new version of the feature that enables automatic lane-change without confirmation. The update...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
President Donald Trump is a notable climate change skeptic, but his administration is making changes to national flood insurance through FEMA that reflect the reality of rising seas and devastating natural disasters. And climate advocates are praising the move. more…...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Scientists have found a new way to create hydrogen fuel using seawater, which could open up a new array of exciting possibilities in energy production. more… The post Clean hydrogen not dead end yet, as new green method creates fuel from seawater appeared first on...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Volkswagen is amongst the legacy automakers now most invested in electric vehicles and they now threaten to exit an important automaker lobbying group over their policies regarding electric vehicles. more… The post VW threatens to exit important automaker lobbying...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has updated its website to show a new 200+ kW charger for Model S and Model X, but the automaker removed it after we pointed out the update. more… The post Tesla updates new 200+ kW Model S/X charge rate before reverting it to normal appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Greenworks 13-inch 40V Cordless String Trimmer and Edger for $98.99 shipped. Also at Walmart. Originally $190, today’s deal is a $20+ savings off the regular going rate. This model is perfect for cleaning up your yard, and the added edger...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
New York City has released maintenance costs for its city fleet in 2018, and the city refers to the cost difference between its electric cars and gas-powered cars as “dramatic.” more… The post NYC reveals massive maintenance savings from electric cars in its fleet...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Gravel bikes are a category of bicycles growing nearly as quickly as electric bicycles. While sales are stagnant or dropping in pretty much every other category, both gravel bikes and e-bikes are seeing impressive growth. So it only makes sense that the two should...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
NIU’s Q4 2018 and end of year earnings reports were just released. They provide an excellent view into the financial stability of the company as well as its impressive growth. They also hint at NIU’s plans for further worldwide expansion, as the company seeks to...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Following a press release today after first teasing the vehicle last week, Fisker, Henrik Fisker’s latest EV startup, has announced new a sub-$40,000 electric SUV with 300 miles of range. After all the issues with Fisker’s first EV startup, should you get excited...
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Tesla started remotely increasing the power output of all Model 3 vehicles through a software update over a year after starting production. more… The post Tesla remotely increases power output of all Model 3 vehicles through software update appeared first on Electrek....
by Electrek | Mar 18, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Today in EGEB, California considers clean energy microgrids as wildfire backup. Renewable energy isn’t enough to make Bitcoin more sustainable, an expert argues. Europe considers six energy scenarios for a carbon-free future. Alberta awards $100 million to...
by Electrek | Mar 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
After the recent unveiling of Greyp’s new G6 electric bicycle, Electrek was invited to take part in the first test ride before the public will get their hands on the new electric bicycle. more… The post Greyp G6 first ride – an incredible e-bike with tons of (and...
by Electrek | Mar 17, 2019 | Automotive Technology
Thanks to Dandelion Energy geothermal heating for sponsoring Electrek. See if your home qualifies. With over 7M households in the Northeast alone currently heating with fuel oil and propane, New York-based Dandelion Energy will expand its presence as it looks to...
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