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Tesla has updated its warranty for its already problematic media unit and touchscreen with a ridiculously shorter 2-year or 25,000-mile limit. more……

The new 2020 GoCycle GX has just been announced, and it comes with a number of upgrades to further improve the bike’s performance. more… The post GoCycle GX fast-folding futuristic e-bike gets even better with new updates appeared first on Electrek.

The Plastic Free Foundation launched Plastic Free July in 2011. Here’s how you can make a difference permanently.…

Tesla is making a push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches a tipping point for electric vehicles — led by the Model 3. more……

Tesla has launched Cybertruck reservations in China, an increasingly important market for the automaker, but will it be a significant market for Tesla’s electric truck? more……

Amazon offers the Sun Joe 6.5A Electric Chain Pole Saw in red for $56.99 shipped. That’s down from the usual $90 price tag and a match of the best offer we’ve tracked at Amazon. Notable features here include an all-electric design with a telescoping reach…

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will acquire a stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy as it tries to secure battery supply for its electric vehicle plans. more……

The CDC Group, the British government’s development finance institution, will end most fossil-fuel financing abroad. It says it will invest only in companies that align with the Paris Agreement to achieve net zero by 2050.…

Sure, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle may be designed for urban riders, but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle long distance trips. At least that’s what Diego Cardenas just proved after completing a ride from the US-Mexico border to the…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):…

Tesla has reportedly secured more battery supply from LG Chem who is going to assign capacity from a Korean factory to the California-based automaker. more… The post Tesla secures more batteries from LG Chem, says report appeared first on Electrek.

The Fiido D11 folding electric bicycle just launched last week on Indiegogo for pre-order at $799. That’s an awesome price for a slick-looking e-bike, but who really knows in advance if a new product launched on Indiegogo is bang or bust?…

A patent application shows that Tesla has been working with CureVac on a possibly revolutionary “bioreactor for RNA” for over a year. more……

Elon Musk said that Tesla aims to do a “cross-country drive with Cybertruck later this year” to let people see the electric pickup truck. more……

Tesla issued a new statement denying reports that the automaker has been firing employees over COVID-19 related absences. more… The post Tesla denies claims of firing employees over COVID-19 related absences appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk is taking a victory lap on Twitter today and dunking on Tesla short as the automaker’s stock price (TSLA) is reaching new highs.…

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Tesla has submitted an updated application for environmental approval with the government regarding its Berlin Gigafactory project, and it shows several major changes to its plan. more……

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s Q2 delivery results, Tesla Autopilot rewrite update, Nikola Badger electric pickup, and more.…

Fiat Chrysler has demonstrated nearly no interest in making electric cars. Meanwhile, just in time for the July 4 holiday, its Dodge brand has introduced a fire-breathing, supercharged, gas-guzzling 710-horsepower full-size SUV. It can seat seven, tow nearly…

Electric car market share hit a record high in Norway for the first half of the year as overall car sales have been hit by the pandemic but less so for electric vehicles. more……

Lowe’s is offering the Kobalt 2-piece 24V Electric String Trimmer and Blower Combo Kit at $129. As a comparison, it originally sold for $199 but trends around $175. This is the best price we’ve tracked to date. This bundle includes everything you need to…

Nevada launched new incentives yesterday from Nevada Energy’s (NVE) annual Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) program that will help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and EV charging stations across the state.…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker has become the manufacturing partner for biotech firm CureVac who is working on a COVID-19 vaccine based on their RNA technology. more……

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):…

NIU remains one of the leading electric scooter companies in the world, both in sales as well as technology. The company’s stock, traded on the NASDAQ, is up 91% year-to-date and 267% from its low during the pandemic.…

Tesla announced its Q2 deliveries and production numbers. The automaker confirmed 90,650 deliveries, beating expectations. more… The post Tesla announces Q2 deliveries: 90,650 electric cars — beating expectations appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk made new comments about Tesla’s Autopilot rewrite and now puts a timeline of 2-4 months before it can be released to the public with more functionalities. more……

Voxan has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle, the Voxan Wattman. And this isn’t any ordinary e-moto, it’s a supremely fast bike purpose-built to claim the world record for fastest electric motorcycle.…

Elon Musk sent an email to Tesla employees today thanking them for “executing well” during the second quarter, spurring rumors of possible record deliveries and small profit amid the global pandemic. more……