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The number of EVs with 300+ miles of range tripled in the US in 2022 – but do we even need it?

According to the “fact of the week” from the United States Department of Energy, the number of EVs offering at least 300 miles of range has grown tremendously since 2016 and has tripled in 2022 compared to a year prior. Higher range remains a huge selling point for US consumers, but still begs the question – is it really necessary for the average driver? In the past, we at Electrek have…
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Tesla unveils new virtual power plant in Japan

Tesla has unveiled a new virtual power plant using Powerwalls home battery pack, and this time, it’s on an island, Miyako-jima, in Japan. We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed…
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Review: 28 mph Maxfind FF AT all-terrain electric skateboard rides better than the expensive boards

This is the first time I’ve had a chance to test one of Maxfind’s electric skateboards, but the budget e-skateboard maker has seriously impressed me. Having previously tested much more expensive name-brand boards, I can immediately tell you that the Maxfind FF AT rides just as well, if not better, than some of the bigger names out there. It may not have quite as much power (though it’s…
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Quick Charge Podcast: August 27, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now onApple Podcasts,Spotify,TuneInand ourRSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through…
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The best urban electric bikes you can buy for under $1,000 right now

I’ve had the pleasure of testing literally hundreds of electric bicycles over the past few years. I’ve seen everything from bargain basement models to several ultra high-end electric bikes with cutting edge materials and advanced production processes. Sometimes the cheapest electric bikes leaving you wanting more while the super expensive e-bikes offer more than the average rider can afford.
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In a US first, California will pilot solar-panel canopies over canals

In March 2021, Electrek reported that scientists published a feasibility study about the benefits of erecting solar panels over canals. That study is about to become a reality when a pilot project breaks ground in California. Solar over canals August 26 update: Project Nexus in the Turlock Irrigation District, a $20 million project funded by the State of California, will break ground in…
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