We’re packing our bags and heading to Germany this September, folks, because the ol’ Frankfurt Auto show has been reimagined for 2021 as IAA Mobility Munich. There will still be tons of cars and an exponentially growing number of electric among them, but what makes this show different is that a greater focus will be on mobility, autonomy, and environmental sustainability — a perfect match…
Travel sustainably with an Amazon #1 best-selling e-bike at a new low, more in our New Green Deals
June 19, 2021
We’ve got quite a few new green deals for you to browse through today. We’re going to take a look at a new low on METAKOO’s e-bike and how it can save in more ways than one, including how it keeps extra cash in your pocket. Plus, there’s discounts on smart sprinkler…
The new Tesla Model S Plaid has received its first official EPA rating with a range of 348 miles on a single charge, but that’s for the bigger and less efficient wheels.
The EPA is slowly releasing the new ratings for the new versions of the updated Tesla Model…
Maine has become the first US state to pass statewide legislation to divest from fossil fuels. LD 99, “An Act To Require the State To Divest Itself of Assets Invested in the Fossil Fuel Industry,” was signed late Wednesday by Governor Janet Mills (D-ME). A divestment plan is now required by 2026.
Maine divests from fossil fuels
The new law directs the $17 billion Maine Public Employee…
As business and national attractions begin to finally open their doors to the public and even allow full capacity, the long-overdue list of activities to do this summer and beyond is miles long. A key factor in experiencing many of these ventures requires some time in your…
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more information on the new Tesla Model S Plaid, its yoke steering wheel, the launch of the VW ID.4 AWD in the US, and more.
Today’s episode is…
Super73 rolled out a pile of new electric bike models last year with several new high-end models. Now the company is focusing on the other end of its lineup with a big new update to the brand’s popular entry-level model. The result: the brand-new Super73-ZX electric bike.
updates the original Super73-Z1 with several key features.
The frame is now both larger and lighter, accommodating taller…
VW launches ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV in the US starting at just $36,175 with incentives
June 18, 2021
VW has now launched the ID.4 AWD Pro, the all-wheel-drive version of its new electric SUV, in the US, and it is starting at just $36,175 with incentives.
It’s the least expensive all-wheel-drive electric car in the US.
Volkswagen launched the ID.4, its first new vehicle…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 17, 2021
June 18, 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…
Tesla is sticking with yoke steering wheel; Elon Musk says progressive steering is still years away
June 18, 2021
Tesla is really betting on the yoke steering wheel, which is making some nervous with the Cybertruck and Roadster prototypes also featuring a similar wheel.
Elon Musk says that progressive steering, which would fix some of the steering wheel’s issues, is still a few years away.
When Tesla unveiled the new Model S with the “Yoke” butterfly steering wheel, it was controversial.
Knowing that…
