This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes news about Harley-Davidsons electric motorcycles and electric bicycles, a new two-seater shared e-bike from Veo, e-bike reviews, e-bike anti-theft tips, Zero’s new long range adventure electric motorcycle, and…
Wear OS watches regain double-click shortcut for Google Wallet
September 24, 2022
When Google Wallet replaced Google Pay on Wear OS, some watches lost the ability to hit a predefined button twice to initiate tap-to-pay. Google has now fixed this issue and brought back the shortcut.
Fossil Gen 5 – but not Gen 6 – and TicWatch devices let you quickly…
The US Google Store is running a rather notable trade-in promotion for the Pixel 6a that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel, as well as iPhone and Samsung, devices.
Update 9/24: This trade-in ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT with less than two weeks until…
The second largest electric school bus fleet in the US just crossed 500,000 service miles
September 24, 2022
The school year is beginning, so the buses will be out in full force. However, you may notice a significant difference this year as emission-free electric school buses roll out across the United States. One of the nation’s leading school bus manufacturers, Thomas Built Buses, just achieved a major milestone with help from its Virginia-based dealer Sonny Merryman — Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley…
Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable onshore wind turbine blades
September 24, 2022
After getting the world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades up and spinning in August, Siemens Gamesa has just launched its RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects.
The Siemens Gamesa RecyclableBlade for offshore was launched in September 2021…
XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch
September 24, 2022
Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering two new versions and different prices. The Chinese automaker has cited tremendous customer demand as the reason for the changes, but the overhaul…
What to expect from Google’s hardware event: Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Nest [Video]
September 24, 2022
We’re just a few short days away from Google’s hardware event on October 6, which is set to bring the Pixel 7 phones and quite a bit more. From the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro to all the latest Nest smart home gear, here’s everything we’re expecting Google to announce.
Table of contents
Confirmed Google announcements
Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
Tensor G2
Pixel Watch
Things Google is likely to…
Google’s newest TV companion is the Chromecast HD. Both it and the Chromecast of 2020 look identical and share a lot of the same features, so what are the main differences? Let’s find out.
First off, it’s worth noting that there are different versions of Chromecast…
Google’s presence sensing detects whether somebody is home using your phone’s location, Nest smart home devices, and now Nest Hubs and speakers.
Previously, presence sensing could better detect activity in your home if you had a Nest Thermostat (using the occupancy…
Google replacing ‘some’ Nest Thermostat Heat Links in Europe ‘at no cost’ and out of warranty
September 24, 2022
Google Nest announced today that it’s replacing “some 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Heat Links in the UK and other European countries” following the discovery of an issue.
Heat Links are specific to Europe and come in the box to connect a Nest Thermostat to the home’s heating, boiler, “and sometimes hot water” systems:
To keep your home at the temperature you set, your…
