Cleantech & EV’s

Perhaps it is simply part of man’s basic DNA, to take any form of mobility and supercharge it for extreme thrills. That’s one explanation for how we got here today, checking out Helbiz’s ridiculously fast 62 mph (100 km/h) standing electric scooters. But these aren’t just any electric scooters – they’ve been purposely designed to race in the new eSkootr Championship. I had the chance…

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Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. Pressure from supply chain problems is assumed to be responsible. Over the last year, Electrek has consistently covered price increases to Tesla’s lineup in the US, where the automaker has incrementally increased prices a dozen times in 2021. Some…

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle’s reservation window had previously closed for new pre-orders. But today the company re-opened reservations while maintaining the original promotional price of $5,000. This comes after SONDORS had previously indicated that the price would be rising to around $6,000 or more when the reservation period closed last month. The current reservation offer…