Cleantech & EV’s

Testing and installation of the world’s longest onshore and subsea power cable, which connects Denmark and the UK, is complete. Viking Link is a £1.7 billion ($2.15 billion) joint venture between the UK’s National Grid and Denmark’s Energinet, and it’s due to come online by the end of this year. Italy-based principal contractor Prysmian Group, responsible for designing, manufacturing…

One of the most expensive Mercedes-Benz models will soon be easier to get your hands on. CEO Ola Kallenius said Sunday that Mercedes will build a smaller, cheaper, all-electric version of its iconic G-Wagon. The “baby” G-Class EV will be “fun to drive” in a compact size. Smaller, cheaper electric Mercedes G-Wagon confirmed Mercedes-Benz first unveiled the G-Class EQG concept at IAA…

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted towing a quite large trailer – giving hope that it will be a useful work truck. There are a lot of doubts about the Tesla Cybertruck, and electric pickup trucks in general, from pickup owners. They have yet to prove themselves as work vehicles, but Tesla wants to change that with the Cybertruck. Early on in the vehicle program, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said…

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below you’ll find…