For some time now we’ve been following the development of the Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil boat, whose Swedish manufacturer says is the fastest electric speedboat in the world. Or at least it will be, once it makes its maiden voyage later this winter.
However, the €290,000 premium electric hydrofoil boat remains out of the reach of all but the most elite of boat owners. But what if you…
Elon Musk says California proposal to cut solar incentives is a ‘bizarre anti-environment move’
January 12, 2022
Late Tuesday evening, Tesla CEO Elon Musk weighed in on a controversial topic in California: the state’s solar tax proposal. Musk tweeted that California’s proposal was a “bizarre anti-environment move by govt of California.”
UnderstandSolar is a free service that…
A new supply chain report says that some Korean suppliers have created Apple Car task forces following visits by the Cupertino company to discuss manufacturing plans.
Much of the focus appears to be on batteries for the car, with Apple reported to be working on…
Tesla owners are again losing heat in extreme cold as some heat pumps are failing badly
January 12, 2022
Tesla owners are again losing heat in extremely cold weather as some heat pumps are failing badly.
The problem was thought to be fixed last year, but it is resurging in a big way this year.
Around this time last year, we published a report: Tesla owners of brand-new Model 3 and Y cars plagued with heating issues in dead of winter.
The problem was with the newly introduced heat pump.
Tesla…
Volkswagen doubles electric vehicle deliveries in 2021
January 12, 2022
Despite overall sales being down about eight percent on the back of global supply chain and chip shortage issues, Volkswagen sold more battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in 2021 than ever, with more than seven percent of all VW-badged cars having been sold with…
A new video shows how Tesla Solar Roof automatically makes snow slide right off it to be able to keep producing electricity.
Tesla Solar Roof
Solar Roof is Tesla’s solution to deploy solar power on brand-new houses or houses that are in need of a new roof.
Homeowners…
US window manufacturing giant Andersen Corporation is leading a series B $30 million funding round of solar window company Ubiquitous Energy.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your…
Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes talks autonomy, electrification, and the democratization of boating
January 12, 2022
Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes is an interesting guy: one of that rare breed of executives with a technical background that allows him to see the road ahead with a clarity that someone with a— less technical background might not have. With career credits like “Powertrain…
After bringing in €3.2 million in funding and raking in a list of pre-orders, Podbike says it will deliver its first electric bike-car known as the Frikar later this year.
The Norwegian mobility company Podbike has attracted attention for years as its innovative and…
Taiwan soon to have more Gogoro electric scooter battery swap stations than gas stations
January 12, 2022
Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro is famous for its battery-swapping network of GoStations that extensively covers its native Taiwan. The system has become so popular that it will soon eclipse the number of gas stations on the island nation.
Gogoro’s battery swap stations look something like a bright green and white vending machine.
Users of Gogoro’s batteries (which include scooters of…
