Weekend Project: I added a solar panel to my electric mini-truck to charge from the sun
3h By Micah TollIt’s back! The electric mini-truck that keeps on giving has another fun trick up its sleeve. With a bit of DIY magic, I was able to outfit my Chinese mini-truck with a solar panel that can trickle charge it from the sun.…Electric truck maker Rivian confirms it is developing an electric bike
1:35am By Micah TollWe’ve received hints from Rivian over the past year that the electric truck and SUV maker is bike-curious. But now Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe has confirmed in a staff meeting that electric bicycle development is a go.…Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s impressive 4-wheel steering at work
Sat 9:06pm By Fred LambertA new video of the Tesla Cybertruck’s impressive 4-wheel steering at work has leaked -giving us the best look at the feature yet. more… The post Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s impressive 4-wheel steering at work appeared first on Electrek.Quick Charge Podcast: February 4, 2023
Sat 7:48pm By Mikey GListen 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.…Minnesota just passed a 100% clean energy bill – here’s what’s in it
Sat 3:24pm By Michelle LewisThe Minnesota State Senate just passed a 100% clean energy bill on February 2, and it’s on its way to Governor Tim Walz’s (D-MN) desk for signing. more… The post Minnesota just passed a 100% clean energy bill – here’s what’s in it appeared first on Electrek.Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down
Sat 2:48pm By Fred LambertTesla has again adjusted its electric vehicle prices, the third time in a month. This time, Model Y prices went up while Model 3 base price went down. more… The post Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down appeared first on Electrek.US zero-emission transit buses saw a 66% increase in 2022 – here’s why
Sat 2:47pm By Michelle LewisThe number of full-size transit zero-emission buses in the US saw a 66% increase since 2021, according to newly released data. more… The post US zero-emission transit buses saw a 66% increase in 2022 – here’s why appeared first on Electrek.Weird Alibaba: You can literally buy a 10 ft. long rideable electric dinosaur
Sat 7:20am By Micah TollThis one is a bit out there, even for me. But stick with me here, because there’s just something about a giant ride-on electric dinosaur powered by a mystery electric motor that feels perfectly fitting for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the…Avis has new T&Cs for renting its EVs, and they’re a little weird
Fri 7:22pm By Michelle LewisCar rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms and conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher.…Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case
Fri 6:56pm By Fred LambertA jury has found Elon Musk not guilty in the case of his tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share. more… The post Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case appeared first on Electrek.Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joins EV price war, Equinox EV, and more
Fri 3:30pm By Fred LambertThis week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joining the EV price war, the Equinox EV, and more.…BMW investing nearly $1B in Mexican production site to prep for its Neue Klasse EVs
Fri 3:13pm By Peter JohnsonBMW is accelerating its electric vehicle production plans, announcing an € 800 million (about $864 million) investment to prepare its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico for the incoming wave of next-generation Neue Klasse EVs.…Sense Energy Monitor helps track down electricity leaks at $259 in New Green Deals
Fri 1:53pm By Patrick CampanaleIf you’re trying to figure out where the money’s going with electricity in your home, then is perfect for you. It goes in your home’s electrical panel and within a month can detect the usage of around 12 devices, and after a year it’ll know 25 to 30…Electrify America tells customers it will raise EV charging prices next month
Fri 1:31pm By Scooter DollUS EV charging network Electrify America has announced an increase in prices beginning next month for all customers, including Pass+ members. The charging network broke down the price increases in an email to customers today.…Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’
Fri 12:39pm By Peter JohnsonOn Ford’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, including a full-size pickup EV, is well underway. Ford’s new EVs will ride on an updated electric architecture built for the modern era.…Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit
Fri 11:58am By Fred LambertTesla Model Y, which is undoubtedly the most important EV this year, has gained full access to the $7,500 federal tax credit with a new $80,000 price limit.…Magicycle launches the ‘SUV of e-bikes’ with full suspension fat tire electric bike
Fri 11:39am By Micah TollElectric bicycle maker Magicycle has just unveiled its newest model, which is the most premium e-bike yet in the company’s lineup. The full-suspension Magicycle Deer also claims to be an “SUV e-bike,” though that term seems to get thrown around a lot…ZEEKR confirms third EV is called X, not 003, as it shares first look
Fri 11:03am By Scooter DollFollowing leaked images that were later confirmed by ZEEKR to be its upcoming third EV model, the Chinese automaker has relayed that the new SUV will be called the ZEEKR X, not the ZEEKR 003 as originally speculated. The company also shared first official…VinFast delays first US EV deliveries to late Feb, second batch even later
Fri 10:13am By Peter JohnsonVietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said Friday it will be delaying the first deliveries of VF8 models for US customers until late February as it finished loading the EVs with its latest software.…Here’s every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current US federal tax credit
Fri 9:00am By Scooter DollAs sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers (alongside their…Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested
Fri 6:06am By Fred LambertAnother Tesla Model 3 refresh “project highland” prototype has been spotted being tested in California ahead of its launch. more… The post Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested appeared first on Electrek.New electric motor kit for kayaks silently adds over 80 miles of range
Fri 3:13am By Micah TollNewport Vessels is showing off its latest electric motor kit, this time designed to turn kayaks into electric boats. The easy-to-use NK300 motor is designed for fishermen, outdoors enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to go further on their kayaks than their arms…XPeng opens orders for G9 SUV and updated P7 sedan to these four countries in Europe
Fri 2:00am By Scooter DollChinese EV automaker XPeng Motors officially launched two new models in Europe today – the long anticipated G9 SUV, and an optimized P7 sedan featuring added range and faster charging. Both XPeng EV models are on display at the eCar Expo in Stockholm this…Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 2023
Thu 10:34pm By Mikey GListen 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.…A vital EV battery nickel product will be made in the US for the first time
Thu 8:43pm By Michelle LewisMassachusetts metals refining company Nth Cycle is going to start producing mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP), a nickel product used in EV battery production, in the US for the first time – here’s why that matters.…Ford (F) Q4 2022 results: Beats on revenue and misses earnings
Thu 5:13pm By Peter JohnsonFord (F) released its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 results after market close today, beating on revenue but missing earnings in a disappointing showing.…Big batteries are now powering large tower cranes in London – a UK first
Thu 3:35pm By Michelle LewisAmpd Energy, a pioneer of urban construction battery storage, is powering large tower cranes for global construction giant Laing O’Rourke on a huge project in central London.…SWFT BMX e-bike review: Finally a fun electric BMX bike on a budget
Thu 3:35pm By Micah TollThe SWFT BMX electric bike doesn’t try to be all flashy with extra features or gizmos. All it does is combine a simple but effective e-bike setup with the versatile and time-tested BMX bike design. And in doing so, it creates something simple yet effective:…Enphase (ENPH) introduces bi-directional EV charging for an all-in-one solar home energy system
Thu 3:09pm By Peter JohnsonEnphase Energy (ENPH), the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced Thursday its latest innovation – a bi-directional EV charger. The technology allows EVs to power your home during an outage or support the grid…Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype spotted ahead of production start
Thu 2:48pm By Fred LambertA Tesla Cybertruck prototype, likely a new beta build based on updated features, has been spotted ahead of the electric pickup truck’s production start.…
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