Tesla has applied to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors, which would be a first in the US.
The move comes as Tesla is planning to open its Supercharger network to other automakers.
The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) is a program that uses the settlement from the Dieselgate scandal to fund projects to help the air quality in Texas, including…
Biden administration approves three big solar farms on public land
December 24, 2021
The US Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that it has approved two solar farms, with a third nearing final approval, on public lands.
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Taiga Motors makes its first production electric snowmobiles
December 24, 2021
Taiga Motors announced that it has manufactured its first production electric snowmobiles and deliveries are expected to start early next year following regulatory approval.
Like the auto industry, the powersports world is being electrified, and Quebec-based Taiga Motors…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 23, 2021
December 24, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
A Tesla Model S owner in Finland decided to blow up his electric car with dynamite after it needed a battery replacement, which Tesla said was going to cost $22,000.
There’s not a lot of information about how much an electric car, or especially Tesla vehicle, battery…
22 of the most anticipated electric vehicles coming in 2022
December 24, 2021
Here we sit on the precipice of 2022, which is hopefully a shiny new start and not “2020 II.” One of the more optimistic outlooks we can share in the new year is the prospect of further EV adoption, led by an absolute slew of new EV models from all of the major names in…
The weirdest electric bike I’ve ever tested just got a big new update, and I love it
December 23, 2021
Rungu’s dual-front wheel electric bicycles are unlike anything else on the road or the trails. And now the company is releasing new updates to make them better than ever.
I’ve tested a LOT of electric bicycles over the years. Like, hundreds of them. So when I say something is the weirdest I’ve ever tried, that means something.
But just because it’s weird doesn’t mean it isn’t fun…
Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
December 23, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) has secured new “Active Anode Material” from graphite for battery production in a rare new offtake agreement deal with Syrah Resources Limited.
Australia’s Syrah Resources Limited operates a graphite mine in Balama, Mozambique.
The mine supplies an…
Ola wanted to build 2 million electric scooters per year, but it’s hit a big problem
December 23, 2021
Ola Electric became the darling of the Indian electric scooter market when it unveiled its S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters earlier this year. The high-performance scooters boasted speeds of over 70 mph (115 km/h) yet came affordably priced at between US $1,050-$1,300.
The…
Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
December 23, 2021
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has surged 7% today to rise back to over $1 trillion in market valuation. The reason behind the surge appeared to be Elon Musk saying that he is done selling the stock, but the CEO actually corrected his statement.
Ever since Musk announced that he will sell 10% of his stake in Tesla, the company’s stock has been suffering. Earlier this week, it lost the incredible gains…
