This week on theElectrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a series of Tesla recalls that are not really recalls, Ford makes a fascinating comment on Tesla, Nikola Motors is in troubles again, and more.
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Over 50% of Harley-Davidson’s electric revenue came from selling kids’ e-bikes, not motorcycles
February 11, 2022
Harley-Davidson’s recent financial reports shed an interesting new light on its electric motorcycle operations. We’re now seeing more detail than ever before on where Harley’s electric-based revenue is coming from.
As a refresher, Harley-Davidson first launched its…
Tesla delays more Model X deliveries as Elon Musk admits to problems in the production ramp
February 11, 2022
Tesla is delaying more Model X orders as Elon Musk admits that Tesla made a mistake in shutting down production of the previous version as the production ramp of the new version is having problems.
The automaker didn’t produce the Model X for about eight months as it…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 10, 2022
February 11, 2022
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Snow Lake Lithium is developing the world’s first all-electric lithium mine to support EV industry in North America
February 11, 2022
Snow Lake Resources Ltd. has outlined plans to develop over 55,000 acres in Manitoba, Canada into the world’s first all-electric lithium mine. By utilizing Manitoba’s hydroelectricity, the entire mining operation can run on 98% renewable energy, helping the company…
KTM fans, get ready! The Duke is set to get its own electric counterpart as KTM further expands its electric lineup with an e-Duke.
Pierer Mobility, the owner of KTM, has removed any doubt and confirmed that it is working on an E-Duke electric motorcycle.
The Duke model…
GM’s Super Bowl campaign features Austin Powers characters using Ultium EV technology to save the world, then take it over
February 10, 2022
General Motor’s streak of newsworthy movements continues as we head into Super Bowl weekend. The American automaker has begun teasing this year’s big game commercial, which continues its “Everybody In” campaign to promote its EV lineup. This year however, GM’s “everybody” includes some familiar, villainous faces from the Austin Powers film franchise.
As one of the longest tenured…
Ford F-150 Lightning app leaks Tesla Summon-like feature that allows remote control parking with iPhone
February 10, 2022
Ford has been known to cherry pick the best features of other electric vehicles and make them their own. If a tidbit we’ve found in the Ford App comes to fruition, the F-150 Lightning will soon be able to park itself via remote control using phone apps.
The FordPass…
The US Departments of Transportation and Energy today announced that nearly $5 billion is earmarked for a national electric vehicle charging network under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Joe Biden’s…
Electric bicycle company FLX is back with its Babymaker 2 e-bike, and this time it’s personal
February 10, 2022
There’s nothing more “personal” than an electric bicycle named the Babymaker. And after selling over $13 million worth of the original e-bike, FLX has announced that it’s coming back with a new and improved Babymaker II e-bike.
The company looks to be teasing an upcoming launch of the Babymaker II electric bike, though there’s no word yet on exactly when the launch will take place.
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