This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla’s Cyber Roundup annual meeting, a concerning Jaguar I-Pace fire, our BMW i4 review, and more.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a now fully supported Democratic bill that addresses climate change and contains wind and solar spending, is expected to be introduced tomorrow in the US Senate. Here’s what its potential impact is, should it become law.
Princeton…
Tesla has announced that it has recently produced its 3 millionth electric car since its inception back in 2004 (though production only started in 2008).
During Tesla’s annual shareholder’s meeting today, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla produced its 3 millionth…
Ride1Up’s Core-5 electric bike has received an upgrade to improve its already popular position as a cost-effective $1,195 commuter electric bike.
The first major update to the Ride1Up Core-5 appears to be increasing the battery capacity to achieve longer range.
Boosting battery size has been a popular move lately, with e-bike companies taking advantage of the wide range of battery cells on the…
Elon Musk teases new Tesla factory in Canada
August 5, 2022
Elon Musk has teased the announcement of a new Tesla factory location by the end of this year. The CEO hinted strongly that it could be in Canada.
Over the last year, Musk has been talking about Tesla announcing a location for a new gigafactory.
At Tesla’s annual…
Tesla has teased its Optimus humanoid robot prototype with a new image ahead of a full unveiling planned for September 30th.
Earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk announced “Tesla AI Day #2” with “many cool updates” on August 19.
The original “Tesla AI Day” held last…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 4, 2022
August 5, 2022
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Here at Electrek, we have spent endless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real…
BorgWarner buying EV charging company to boost growth
August 4, 2022
One of the largest global auto suppliers, BorgWarner, is buying EV charging company Rhombus Energy Solutions, the company announced today. The auto supplier says the deal will accelerate its charging business by leveraging its existing capabilities.
BorgWarner is best known…
Tesla (TSLA) is about to earn its ‘blue chip’ status and climb out of the ‘junk bond’ dumpster
August 4, 2022
Tesla (TSLA) is expected to be about to finally get rid of its “junk bond” rating and become a “blue chip” – something somewhat overdue for the sixth most valuable company in the world.
Despite delivering profits for more than two years straight and building a cash position of over $18 billion while sitting on very little debt, Tesla is still rated as a “junk bond” by rating…
