Global sustainable energy giants Hitachi Energy and Equinor today announced that they have signed a strategic collaboration agreement. They’re going to join forces on global electrification, renewable power generation, and low-carbon initiatives.
The two companies have worked together over many decades. Hitachi Energy provided Equinor with power grid solutions and technologies on several…
Elon Musk sells another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) to throw in Twitter dumpster fire
November 9, 2022
Tesla has disclosed that Elon Musk sold another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, which the CEO is likely using to finance the dumpster fire that is his Twitter acquisition.
After years of promising that he would be “the last one to sell Tesla”, Musk started…
Nikola (NKLA) partners with ChargePoint and will sell entire portfolio of charging solutions to fleets
November 9, 2022
EV automaker Nikola Corporation has announced a new partnership with EV charging network ChargePoint Holdings Inc to expand charging infrastructure for EV fleets across the United States. Through the partnership, Nikola will gain access to ChargePoint’s entire lineup of…
Porsche has produced its 100,000th Taycan electric car
November 9, 2022
Porsche announced today that it has produced its 100,000th Taycan electric car, and it is highlighting some of them out there that are getting significant mileage.
At first, Porsche was reticent about making all-electric vehicles over concerns about how the performance that made its name would translate to an all-electric car.
The brand’s first entry into the all-electric world removed all…
Could these tiny, low-cost electric cars help save America’s cities from massive vehicles?
November 9, 2022
As the cars on US roads grow larger and heavier every year, perhaps going electric simply isn’t enough. To take back our cities from massive trucks and SUVs while simultaneously promoting affordable and efficient electric vehicles, New York-based startup Wink Motors thinks…
Tesla (TSLA) earns 8 times more per car than Toyota
November 9, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) is now earning eight times more per car than Toyota, and they are starting to notice back in Japan.
The list of things that could have led to Tesla’s demise used to be longer than my arm. For most investors, the amount of money that the company was losing was…
Rivian ($RIVN) is set to deliver its third-quarter earnings Wednesday, November 9, after the bell as the EV maker comes under the microscope into year’s end. Can Rivian continue expanding operations, or will inflationary pressure slow its momentum? In this Rivian Q3 earnings preview, I’ll discuss what to look for as the EV startup attempts to establish its position in the growing electric…
In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that requires all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – be covered by solar panels.
The new provisions are part of French president…
How electric vehicles help keep the lights on with bidirectional charging during extreme weather events
November 9, 2022
You know how frustrating it can be if you’ve lost power for several days (or weeks). No running water and your internet, refrigerator, and other kitchen appliances are down – it’s complete darkness at night. Electric vehicles featuring large, powerful batteries and…
Honda EM1 unveiled as company’s first electric moped in Europe
November 9, 2022
Honda took to the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show today to unveil its first European model with an electric drivetrain, the Honda EM1.
Honda EM1 unveiled in Milan
Electrek was on site at the show to visit Honda’s booth and see the new electric model in the flesh.
In a storm of creativity, Honda named the new electric two-wheeler using an abbreviation of Electric Moped 1. The EM1 will become the…