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Tesla is releasing a new Dashcam/Sentry mode viewer which was a highly requested feature, and hacker green is bringing us a first look at it. more… The post First look at Tesla’s new Dashcam/Sentry mode viewer appeared first on Electrek.

Imagine parking your EV, pushing a button, and a solar EV-charging cover automatically unfurls to protect your car and add a few miles of range. That’s exactly what a French company that produces thin-film photovoltaics and a French EV startup created. While…

Tesla is making several improvements to Fremont factory during the shutdown in order to increase production capacity for Model Y and other vehicles. more……

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When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Mercedes EQS electric sedan last year, the company said that a pair of electric motors would produce 350 kilowatts (470hp) of power. The UK’s Autocar now reports that an AMG high-power version of the EQS will be produced,…

Tesla has updated its solar subscription program – making the cost of removing a solar array from someone’s roof vague. more… The post Tesla updates its solar subscription program – making cost of removing system vague appeared first on Electrek.

Home Depot offers the Milwaukee 18V Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer with an extended battery for $169 shipped. As a comparison, you’d typically $250 for this bundle. Home Depot will send you the electric trimmer and Milwaukee’s extended run-time 5Ah…

Hyundai did a digital reveal of its Prophecy EV concept last month. Now the company says the model is more than a concept. According to Hyundai, the Prophecy is a showcase of vehicle features that will be offered in the not-too-distant future.…

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rallying today as Wall Street analysts see the EV automaker potentially faring better than the rest of the industry in this crisis. more……

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Super73 is all about the laid-back, Southern California style. These electric bikes place an emphasis on the mini-bike styling and give the feel of zooming around town on an electric moped or motorbike. But with many of the full-featured Super73 e-bikes…

Tesla apparently got in trouble for using imagery representing HAL 9000 from the movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ for Sentry Mode so it is switching to something that now seems inspired by a turret from the video game Portal. more……

Savannah becomes the fifth Georgia city to commit to reaching 100% renewable energy by 2050. It joins Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, and Clarkston in their commitment to net zero.…

Tesla has released a new video about the progress it is making in its effort to produce ventilators out of car parts. more… The post Tesla releases first video of its ventilator made out of car parts appeared first on Electrek.

In the latest set of Tesla Model Y teardowns, we see that there is a significant amount of potential human room in the rear area. This is particularly true due to the large cutout underneath the trunk floor, which could offer plenty of legroom to seat adults…

Tesla is working on a new version of “Launch Mode” that will include something called “Cheetah stance” to involve the adaptive suspension in a launch from a standstill. more……

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is going to ‘simplify’ its upcoming Plaid tri-motor upgrade as it “was getting too complex.” more……

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.…

Volkswagen needs to increase its output of electric cars to meet CO2 regulations in the EU. But reportedly, the company continues to work through software problems with its upcoming new ID.3 EV model expected this summer. Now an internal VW document reveals…

A WHO climate change adviser explains how climate change and the coronavirus are linked.…

Earlier this month we got a sneak peak at the first-ever drag race between a Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle and Tesla Model 3 Performance electric car. The original video, shot from the stands, lacked any background info, and the winner of the…

Tesla is aiming to release the ability for Autopilot to navigate intersections in just weeks in the US, but it will take months for other markets. more……

Chevrolet increased Q1 2020 sales of the Bolt EV by 36.1% compared to a year ago. The rise in purchases of the all-electric Bolt defied the gravity of a dismal quarter for overall Chevrolet sales. With help from attractive discounts and incentives, Chevy sold…

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s Q1 2020 delivery and production numbers, Tesla Autopilot navigating traffic lights, new Solar roof information, and more.…

There will come a day when ultra-fast, electric-vehicle charging stations are as ubiquitous as gas stations. South Korea is making progress toward that goal with thousands on the roadmap and at least 76 gas stations already equipped for rapid EV pit stops.…

BMW’s majority-owned Chinese company, BMW-Brilliance, began construction this week of a 3.2-square-kilometer plant. The expanded facility will help BMW produce 150,000 EVs a year in China. The list of models includes all-electric versions of the 3-Series and…

Tesla Model Y’s wiring architecture and body casting, especially at the rear, is not disappointing in the first teardown of the new electric SUV. more… The post Tesla Model Y teardown: wiring and body casting impress expert appeared first on Electrek.

Lowe’s offers the Greenworks Pro 2300PSI Electric Pressure Washer for $199 shipped. As a comparison, it regularly sells for upwards of $299. Today’s deal is the best price we can find by at least $50. The winter blues are fading away and that means…

VW has released a series of videos about some of the more interesting features of the ID.3 electric car, including an insane heads-up display. more… The post VW releases video of insane heads-up display in ID.3 electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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