by Electrek | Mar 28, 2020 | Automotive Technology
With a rise in the number of electric dirt bikes available today and even more on the way, it is becoming more interesting than ever to pit them against gas dirt bikes. A Slovenian YouTuber recently did just that, comparing an electric dirt bike versus a 2-stroke and...
by Electrek | Mar 28, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Unplugged Performance took delivery of an early Tesla Model Y and they quickly installed their popular lowering spring… and it looks stunning. more… The post Tesla Model Y: stunning lowered electric SUV by Unplugged Performance appeared first on Electrek. View Entire...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon said he signed a presidential memorandum directing the government to use “any and all authority available under the Defense Production Act” to require General Motors to make ventilators for hospitals to help patients with...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The season finale of the 2019-2020 all-electric Formula E Championship is scheduled to take place at a unique indoor/outdoor 2.4-kilometer circuit in London. But with several of this year’s venues postponed for at least two months — and the future of others uncertain...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s possible smart home HVAC system, Model Y’s best engineering, Tesla Semi coming back from winter testing, and more....
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Electric vehicles were on a roll in Europe through February, before the coronavirus reached higher impacts on sales and production. JATO Dynamics, an auto market firm, reported this week that BEVs were up 92% to 38,700 units year-on-year, and plug-in hybrids were up...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Another leak shows that Tesla is working on an air suspension for Model 3 and Model Y air despite Elon Musk denying that the vehicles will get the feature. more… The post Tesla leak hints at Model 3/Y air suspension even though Elon says ‘no’ appeared first on...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Home Depot offers the Karcher K2 CCK 1600PSI 1.25GPM Electric Pressure Washer for $98 shipped. As a comparison, it typically goes for around $120 at retailers like Amazon, which is down from the original $150 price tag. Notable features here include up to 1600PSI and...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Rumors continue to swirl about Volkswagen facing major software problems with its ID.3 electric car. Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper yesterday cited internal sources declaring the situation as an “absolute disaster.” But Volkswagen tells us that the launch...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A wind and solar chairman responds to Trump’s assertion that the Green New Deal is “ridiculous.” EPA suspends environmental law enforcement, citing coronavirus. A judge orders a full environmental review of the Dakota...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is reportedly making 3,000 electric cars per week amid Tesla having to shut down its other factories. more… The post Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai makes 3,000 cars per week amid other factory shutdowns appeared first on Electrek. View Entire...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a suspension of the enforcement of environmental rules on Thursday, saying it “will generally not seek stipulated or other penalties for noncompliance with such obligations” during the coronavirus outbreak. more… The...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has reportedly told authorities that it is reducing its workforce at Gigafactory Nevada, where it produces batteries and powertrains, by 75%. more… The post Tesla is reducing Gigafactory Nevada workforce by 75% appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Wheels, a popular electric bicycle-style e-scooter sharing platform announced last week that it was pulling its vehicles from service due to the coronavirus crisis sweeping the country. Now Wheels is back with a creative solution to keeping their shared vehicles safe...
by Electrek | Mar 27, 2020 | Automotive Technology
If you thought Xiaomi was all about cell phones and tablets, then think again. The company has promoted a number of budget-minded electric bicycles and even electric mopeds. And now Xiaomi is back with another e-moped in the form of the A1 and A1 Pro models. more… The...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla is preparing to release an update to its Autopilot system that will enable it to automatically stop at traffic lights and a video of the system at work has already been released. more… The post Watch Tesla Autopilot automatically stop at red light for the first...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
In the past two years, more than 8 million households in Japan have experienced power outages due to natural disasters. In response, Nissan developed a system that uses vehicle-to-grid technology that allows customers to use the Leaf’s battery pack to power buildings....
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Tesla has announced that it is going to put some employees on furlough due to a drop in demand amid the current coronavirus crisis. more… The post Tesla furloughs employees due to drop in demand amid crisis appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article on...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Wuling Motors, a joint venture with General Motors and SAIC Motor, revealed photos this week of its first all-electric vehicle. The company said that it’s inspired by Japanese Kei cars, among the world’s smallest highway-capable vehicles. It could give us a glimpse of...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 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/3/2020/03/Quick-Charge-3.26.20.mp3...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Our friends at Jeda have just announced a new Wireless USB hub for Tesla’s Model Y. We’ve been big fans of the Jeda USB hubs and Qi Wireless charging pads for quite some time. The Model Y hub now adds two USB-C ports and four USB-A ports for charging the wireless...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Asia still dominates for EV battery production, with North America holding a solid second place. But Europe is on the rise, where EV sales are growing the fastest. That’s evident from a flurry of news about new and expanded battery plants from Audi, BASF, Tesla,...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
Amazon offers the Greenworks 20-inch 40V Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer for $69.19 shipped. Be sure to note this model does not come with a battery. That’s down $20 from the regular going rate. Notable specs here include a 40-inch saw that’s backed by a 40V motor, plus...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
A detailer posted a video inspection of a brand new Tesla Model Y – showing that Tesla still has some issues with paint quality. more… The post Tesla Model Y: detailer points out paint defects on brand new electric SUV appeared first on Electrek. View Entire Article...
by Electrek | Mar 26, 2020 | Automotive Technology
The US Senate has unanimously passed the $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the largest emergency aid package in US history. And the green energy sector didn’t get anything, as expected… but neither did Big Oil. more… The post...
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