XPeng Robotics, an affiliate of XPeng Inc., has announced an agreement to receive over $100 million in Series A capital funding, led by a group of longtime investors. The fresh financing will enable XPeng Robotics to further its R&D in robotic hardware and software and talent acquisition while accelerating product development. XPeng expects to have its dog-like robots in people’s homes…
Eleven US East Coast states have already committed to procuring nearly 40 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power. But increasingly powerful Atlantic hurricanes will be a threat to those future offshore wind farms. A team of scientists investigated how to make offshore wind…
Electric tractor developer Solectrac has announced a partnership with Nolan Manufacturing to bolster its electric traction production to meet increasing demand from customers. The partnership includes a 10,000-square-foot facility in North Carolina to support Solectrac’s…
Ford files trademarks for electric versions of smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks
July 12, 2022
Ford has filed for trademarks for electric versions of its smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks, but it’s not clear what they will be called.
When Ford launched the F-150 Lightning, an all-electric version of its best-selling pickup truck, the Blue Oval company made it clear that it wasn’t stopping there.
CEO Jim Farley stated that he sees the automaker electrifying several more popular…
Packing along a portable power station for glamping or car-camping trips instantly takes them to the next level. They’re also useful at home when the power goes out. With a massive capacity of up to 2,096Wh, an incredibly fast recharge rate, and other smart features, the…
Chase bank launches EV education website to help customers find and finance a new vehicle
July 12, 2022
We might have to start looking over our shoulder (but not really), because Chase has launched a new website to educate the masses about EVs. The bank’s new “EV Education Center” is now live and offers consumers answers to common questions in regard to electrified…
Aventon’s award-winning set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features
July 12, 2022
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Aventon’s award-winning set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon’s .
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Behind the scenes at Ampler Bikes seeing how quality electric bikes are built locally in Europe
July 11, 2022
Touring various electric bike factories has been a fascinating experience for me over the years. It’s a chance to look behind the curtain and see how the sausage is made, so to speak. And with bicycles being one of the great equalizers, it is interesting to see each…
I moved to a different state, and it took nearly three months to complete the registration of my leased Tesla Model 3. Here’s what to know.
Registering a leased Tesla in a different state
I leased my first Tesla, a Model 3, in June 2021. In spring 2022, we moved from…
Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting.
Last month, we reported on Elon Musk telling Tesla executives in an email that they need to cut 10% of the workforce and pause hiring due to having a “super-bad feeling” about the economy.
Later, the CEO…
