New EPA documents reveal the main powertrain upgrades that Tesla applied to the new Model X – higher battery energy density and more powerful motors.
With the Model S and Model X refresh, Tesla has remained somewhat opaque regarding some of the changes under the hood.
The company revealed its new carbon-wrapped rotor in the Model S Plaid and discussed some battery pack improvements to the new…
Massachusetts-based Ko-Solar wants to put solar panels in places no one really notices, like on industrial building roofs, in parking lots, and sound barriers on highways. It may finally get its chance, on Interstate 95 in the Boston area. And that would be a US…
The SWFT brand is relatively young in the electric mobility space, but it’s coming out swinging with a variety of options. Casting a wide net, SWFT sells direct and through Best Buy, both online and in 10 stores in the US. Today we’ll be reviewing an offering right in…
Tesla and Hertz reportedly have a disagreement over how fast Tesla can deliver 100,000 electric cars
November 5, 2021
Tesla and Hertz are reportedly in the middle of a disagreement over how fast the former can deliver the 100,000 electric cars that the rental company ordered.
Last week, Hertz announced that they ordered 100,000 Tesla vehicles, then partnered with Uber to provide 50,000 of them to their drivers with an option for 100,000 more.
It sent Tesla’s stock surging significantly until CEO Elon Musk…
Lightning eMotors sells first 70-seat electric double decker bus with a 640 kWh battery
November 5, 2021
Electrified commercial fleet developer Lightning eMotors has announced the sale of an all-electric double-decker coach bus that seats 70 passengers. The converted diesel coach now contains a 640 kWh battery pack installed by Lightning eMotors, offering an estimated range of…
CN purchases battery electric freight locomotive from Wabtec to support sustainability goals
November 5, 2021
Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced the purchase of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive, the first to join its 19,500-mile rail network. The purchase was part of CN’s sustainability strategy to reduce freight transportation emissions and…
Zero unveiled its latest 2022 Zero SR electric motorcycle along with some major new battery announcements and other tech updates in front of a gathering of journalists in Lower Manhattan this morning. Electrek was there front and center to bring you the first look at Zero’s new technology.
The new Zero SR and updated battery tech marks the biggest update to Zero’s lineup in years.
The first…
COP26 Daily Briefing: 3 big things that happened on November 4
November 5, 2021
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever.
Thursday, November 4
COP26 country pledges could limit global temperature…
Tesla is rumored to be working on a new factory in China, denies rumored specific location
November 4, 2021
Tesla is rumored to be working on a new factory in China. Media reports suggest that the automaker already had a specific location in mind.
The company denied the rumor of the location, but it appears to confirm a second factory is indeed in the works.
Lately, there have…
Electric bicycle companies continue raising huge funds as Ampler lands new investment
November 4, 2021
Electric bicycle companies are raising money left and right these days, with the latest big investment heading toward European electric bicycle company Ampler Bikes.
The Estonian electric bicycle company’s elegant, high-end e-bikes are popular throughout Europe for their upscale design and high-quality EU production.
Now that production should be getting a boost, thanks to a new funding round…
