The Biden Administration today announced the recipients of nearly $1 billion of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. In other words, that means thousands of new electric school buses will soon hit the road across the US.
The money, which came from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, went to 389 school districts across 50 states…
Candela unveils Florida-inspired T-Top version of world’s longest range electric powerboat
October 26, 2022
Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just revealed the first images and details for its latest electric hydrofoil boat, the Candela C-8 T-TOP.
The best-selling Candela C-8 is the company’s flagship electric hydrofoil boat, which can cruise for 2.5 hours at 22 knots…
First Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiled
October 26, 2022
Unplugged Performance is launching an aftermarket wheel for the Tesla Cybertruck – even before you can order the electric truck itself.
The hype is so strong around the Tesla Cybertruck that some people have been working on third-party accessories for the vehicle for a…
Check out cordless car vacuums from Fanttik, designed specifically to help keep your EV spotless (22% off)
October 26, 2022
Fairly young brand Fanttik continues to show why it’s an emerging name in quality EV accessories. It has showcased two of its latest cordless car vacuums – the Fanttik V8 Mate and V9 Mate – each unique in its own way to tackle dirt, crumbs, and pet hair bound to end up in an EV, whether its a compact like a Tesla Model 3, or an SUV like a Rivian R1S.
For a limited time you can get up to 22%…
Toyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soon
October 26, 2022
Is the world’s largest automaker finally responding to the rapidly changing auto industry? Toyota is now considering ramping up production of its first 100% electric mass-market vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, but not until 2025, according to sources familiar with the…
Tesla is reportedly under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice in the United States over self-driving claims.
Over the last few months, there has been mounting pressure from regulators, politicians, and the media regarding Tesla’s self-driving…
Tesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps up
October 26, 2022
Tesla has unveiled its Megafactory in California for the first time as part of a hiring effort as it ramps up battery production.
Last year, Tesla broke ground on a new “Megafactory” to produce Megapack batteries in Lathrop, California. The goal is to have a new factory focused only on building the large battery pack for utility-scale energy storage projects.
CEO Elon Musk revealed…
A fun and low-cost electric underwater sea scooter: Testing the Outdoor Master Marlin
October 26, 2022
Wouldn’t it be great if you could experience the joys of life “under the sea” even without being as adept an underwater swimmer as Ariel or her mermaid compatriots? That’s exactly what the does for you.
Every summer recently I’ve been fortunate enough to get the…
Tesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its way
October 26, 2022
Idra, the maker of Tesla’s large casting press, confirmed that it is now shipping Tesla’s Cybertruck Giga Press, which is going to be the new world’s largest press.
Earlier this year, Idra teased a new 9,000-ton Giga press that would take the prize as largest in the…
Tritium makes DC fast chargers for EVs. DC-America designs, makes, and installs EV charging stations. And now, the two companies are going to team up to create a US-wide, federally funded EV charging network.
Tritium and DC-America’s big US charging network
Specifically, DC-America’s charging station infrastructure will be equipped with Tritium’s fast chargers.
The rollout plan is, according…