Beijing-headquartered electric power company Huaneng Power International (HPI) has completed the world’s largest floating solar project in Dezhou, which is in Shandong, an eastern Chinese province on the Yellow Sea. The 320 megawatt (MW) project is the largest floating solar farm to come online to date.
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Tesla announced today that it is going to increase the price of its Full Self-Driving package to $12,000 starting on January 17. The price bump should coincide with the release of an important new update.
The Price of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has been…
Micro shows off production line for its adorable electric microcars, first units coming in March
January 7, 2022
The Microlino is an electric bubble car, often referred to as microcars, that looks like a modern take on a classic BMW Isetta. Swiss mobility company Micro has spent the last few years working out the kinks in the innovative electric vehicle’s design and is now ready to…
Yamaha’s production-ready futuristic E01 electric scooter seen taking part in first test rides
January 7, 2022
Yamaha’s first real attempt at an electric scooter, the Yamaha E01, appears to be close to production. The electric scooter underwent media testing last month, giving us our first glimpse of the upcoming electric two-wheeler.
I call it Yamaha’s first “real” attempt because it’s the company’s first entry in the above 50cc-equivalent class.
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Ford issued a warning to dealerships that are taking advantage of F150 Lightning reservation holders and asking for more money.
But it looks like it might not be able to prevent markups.
Last week, we published a report about how some Ford dealers are taking advantage of…
You could argue that the quietest business week in the Western world is that week between Christmas and New Year’s, and into that nebulous, boozy, cheese-filled week of relative silence was lobbed news that China has lifted its decades-old ban on foreign ownership of…
Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 electric bicycles expand into Canada after rolling out in EU, US
January 7, 2022
After beginning sales in the US and recently opening up sales in Europe, Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand Serial 1 has now expanded into Canada, where its e-bikes will be available exclusively at 15 of Canada’s Harley-Davidson dealerships.
Those dealerships, located in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, will offer test rides just like US Harley-Davidson dealerships.
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All the EV Tech we Found at CES 2022 [Video]
January 7, 2022
The show must go on. Despite the sparse attendance and looming threat of new Covid variants, the CES trade show had a limited opening during these difficult times. Electrek put boots on the ground and takes you along to see some of the latest tech in the electric vehicle…
Kenworth’s latest, production-ready T680E electric semi truck made its debut earlier this week at the PACCAR CES display in Las Vegas. Make no mistake, this K Whopper is ready to work with 670 hp and an absolutely massive battery to give it 150 mi. of range – but…
Podcast: Tesla incredible production numbers, GM unveils Silverado EV and Equinox EV, Ford F-150 Lightning pricing, and more
January 7, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s incredible Q4 performance, GM unveiling the Silverado EV and Equinox EV, Ford releasing pricing and configurator for the F-150 Lightning pricing, and more.
Sponsored by: Portable power expert BLUETTI who have exciting new products released at CES. 
The show…