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Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability

September 6, 2022
Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is ramping up Powerwall production and will finally increase the availability of the home battery pack. Tesla has been production constrained with the Powerwall for a long time. The demand has been strong in several markets, like the US and Australia, but production hasn’t been able to catch up despite significant ramp-ups. As we previously reported, it took…
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Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup charges electric jet ski while driving

September 6, 2022
We got a glimpse of an all-electric off-roading and motorsport future with a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck charging a Taiga Orca electric jet ski. At Electrek, we are excited not only for the electrification of the auto industry but also for all ground and water transportation, including off-roading and motorsport. Off-road vehicles are meant to be enjoyed in nature, and it’s a…
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Yamaha launches new mid-drive electric bike motor with more power in smaller package

September 6, 2022
Yamaha is at it again with a new mid-drive motor for electric bikes, this time launching the updated Yamaha PWseries S2 drive unit. It’s everything you’d expect from a new motor update, with more power and torque in a smaller and lighter package. Yamaha described the motor as being developed with a “less is more” philosophy, focusing on dropping the size and weight of their previous…
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Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating

September 6, 2022
Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles. Tesla Theater Tesla vehicles are equipped with an in-car app…
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Gogoro launches sales of its battery-swapping electric scooters in Israel, also enters Singapore

September 6, 2022
Gogoro can’t seem to slow down these days, announcing expansion after expansion. The two latest major moves involve the company’s first retail expansion, which just launched in Tel Aviv, and a selection for Singapore’s first EV battery swap pilot. Gogoro (Nasdaq: GGR), famous for its battery-swapping network that allows riders of its 90+ km/h (56+ mph) electric scooters to forgo charging…
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