Elon Musk told employees that he agrees with Ark Invest that Tesla (TSLA) is worth $3,000 a share “if they execute really well.”
The CEO has often commented on Tesla’s stock price, but surprisingly, it was often to say that the price was too high.
In 2020, when Tesla’s stock was reaching new high, Musk told his millions of followers on Twitters that he believed the stock was “too…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: An electric car with a teeny tiny truck bed
September 11, 2021
There’s no denying that a pickup truck offers serious utility. Who wouldn’t want a cargo bed that you can chuck a 2×4 into from across the yard? But not everyone needs the excessive size of a typical truck, and thus I can appreciate the beauty of the good ol’ Chevy El…
Rivian ‘Large pack’ EPA range numbers are in: 314 miles, 70 mpge
September 11, 2021
Rivian has released the EPA range rating for their upcoming R1T and R1S electric truck and SUV. For vehicles with the “large pack” configuration, the R1T pickup truck will have a range of 314 miles and 70mpg and the R1S SUV will have a near-identical 316 miles of range…
Nissan tests an EV motor-magnet recycling breakthrough
September 11, 2021
Nissan and Waseda University in Tokyo have been working together since 2017, and today, they announced that they are starting the testing of a recycling process that recovers high-purity, rare-earth compounds from electric vehicle motor magnets.
First, they heat a used motor to 2,552F (1,400C) to melt it down. Then iron oxide is added to oxidize the rare-earth elements (REEs).
Next, a small…
Audi unveils wild new concept that hints at electric A8 sedan
September 11, 2021
Audi has unveiled today its Grandsphere concept, an wicked-looking new concept that hints at the upcoming electric A8 sedan.
Ahead of the IAA show in Munich, Audi has unveiled a new concept vehicle.
While we don’t get too excited about concept electric vehicles here at…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla updating the timeline of its $25,000 electric, Roadster, and Cybertruck, as well as a few new news items.
Discover all the new and…
EGEB: Shell to install 50,000 EV chargers in the UK by 2025
September 11, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Shell’s ubitricity will install 50,000 on-street EV chargers in the UK.
Two New York State villages have launched an opt-out community choice solar program.
EV charging company Wallbox launches an “ultrafast public charger.”
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar…
Elon Musk told Tesla (TSLA) employees that “this is the craziest month of deliveries Tesla will ever have.”
The CEO stated that Tesla is again trying to stop its draining end-of-quarter delivery pushes, but he expects a big one this quarter.
Tesla has been known to…
Tesla delays Cybertruck to late 2022; Elon Musk says it will be a ‘glitch in the Matrix’
September 11, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed and elaborated on the delayed timeline for the Cybertruck, Tesla’s upcoming electric pickup truck.
It has been delayed to now late 2022.
Tesla Cybertruck delivery timeline
There are a lot of eyes on the Cybertruck delivery timeline. Not only…
This little e-bike hack can make electric bikes 50% faster instantly
September 11, 2021
Electric bicycles are subject to various speed limits around the world, but the 25 km/h (15.5 mph) speed limit in places like the EU and Australia is particularly frustrating to riders who are in search of just a bit more “oomph” in their bikes. But a new device is making it easy to increase the top speed of electric bicycles without making any major modifications to the electric bike’s…
