The world’s largest-ever report about climate change was published today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations group of nearly 200 leading climate scientists that looked at more than 14,000 scientific papers. It’s pretty grim – but far from hopeless. There are things we all can and must all do. As US Senator Ed Markey says, “We can’t agonize – we…
Tesla released more details about its effort to deploy large-scale battery recycling, and it claims that it can recover about 92% of battery cell materials with its recycling process.
When it comes to emissions throughout the entire lifecycle, electric vehicles have two…
EGEB: Oil kingdom Saudi Arabia launches its first wind farm, the Middle East’s largest
August 10, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm is now connected and producing clean energy.
Arizona may get its very first electricity provider that offers 100% clean energy.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated…
India is reportedly considering Tesla’s proposal to greatly reduce import duties for electric cars, which would enable the automaker to finally enter the market.
Tesla has been talking about entering the Indian market for years, but regulations have slowed down their efforts.
The country is extremely protective of its domestic auto manufacturing and enforces high import duties that almost…
LG Energy Solution is looking to universities and research institutes around the world to help push the next generation of battery technologies forward in the form of a contest. Its international “Battery Innovation Contest” (BIC) will be hosted by LG Energy Solution…
In preparation for its Dakar Rally debut this coming January, Audi has put its RS Q e-tron through eight days of endurance testing in extreme heat in Spain. Three teams of drivers from Audi Sport took turns testing the RS Q e-tron over tough terrain as well as fast gravel…
Tesla slashes size of Gigafactory solar array but says it will still grow to be largest in the world
August 10, 2021
Tesla has slashed the targeted size of the planned solar array at Gigafactory Nevada, but the automaker says that it will still grow to become the largest in the world.
In 2017, Tesla announced plans for a giant 70 MW rooftop array at Gigafactory Nevada, which would be the largest in the world by a wide margin.
The project has been lagging for a long time.
Tesla finally started construction of…
Tesla makes Hepa filter with ‘bioweapon defense mode’ standard on Model Y electric SUV
August 10, 2021
Tesla has made its Hepa filter with “bioweapon defense mode” standard on new Model Y electric SUVs produced at Fremont Factory.
With the Model X and later the Model S, Tesla has started to put massive Hepa-rated air filters inside its vehicles.
The idea is for Tesla to…
GM to start taking reservations for Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on Sept. 18 starting at $58,795
August 9, 2021
GM has confirmed that it will start taking reservations for its upcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV on September 18.
The vehicle will start at $58,795.
With a lot of demand for compelling new electric vehicles, many automakers have turned to a reservation model when…
Harley-Davidson is now building custom electric bicycles that actually look incredible
August 9, 2021
Harley-Davidson’s electric bicycle brand known as Serial 1 has several eye-catching e-bike designs that already draw on a bit of retro flair. But now the company has doubled down on the nostalgia with a custom chopper-style electric bike that resembles a classic Schwinn Stingray bicycle.
And it’s not the last custom e-bike design that Harley has planned for the future.
The new design is part…
