Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla’s gross margin and profits are soaring to record highs as it is raising prices, which the automaker has blamed on rising costs. The company felt the need to explain itself. Over the last few years, one of the biggest storylines around the auto industry, and many other industries, has been price increases. Tesla has been no exception with almost a dozen price increases on its vehicles…

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we dive into Tesla’s (TSLA) record earnings, discuss Tesla mobile charger not being included with new vehicles, the unveiling of the BMW i7, and more.  Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using…

The Biden administration set a goal of permitting 25 gigawatts (GW) of solar, onshore wind, and geothermal energy on public lands by 2025. It’s well on its way to exceeding that goal. 25 GW by 2025 clean energy – and then some In January 2022, the White House reported that since President Joe Biden took office, his administration had approved 18 onshore projects totaling 4.175 GW (including…

Electric cargo bikes, which are essentially normal electric bicycles with stretched frames for carrying more gear or passengers, are becoming increasingly popular as car alternatives in the US. The move follows a common trend in the electric bike industry that sees Americans tracking several years behind European e-bike industry currents. The last time much of the Electrek team was in Germany…