In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Dubuque may adopt a pilot program to help low- to moderate-income households install solar.
In 2020, US fossil fuel consumption was at its lowest level since 1991.
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…
Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says that he sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within the next two to three years.
Last month, the German premium automotive brand announced an acceleration of its electrification plans.
It included plans to produce…
Segway eMoped travels over 50 miles on a single charge within $1 of low, more in New Green Deals
July 7, 2021
It’s that time again, so we’re bringing you the latest batch of New Green Deals to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look at a deal on Segway’s latest eMoped C80 at $299 off. Plus, you’ll find a deal on Nest’s latest Smart Thermostat and much more below, as…
Rolls-Royce taps Jaguar’s I-Pace to support its electric airplane during world-record-attempt flight
July 7, 2021
The Spirit of Innovation, a Rolls-Royce all-electric airplane, is scheduled to take flight for the first time soon, and will be towed around the tarmac by a Jaguar I-Pace as a support vehicle. Rolls-Royce plans to attempt a world record flight with the Spirit of Innovation by reaching a target flight speed of over 300 mph.
While Rolls-Royce Motors Cars Ltd. has yet to deliver an electric…
Bianchi’s line of popular electric bikes is coming to America as the company pushes to bring its latest models to the North American market.
Bianchi USA’s CEO Pat Hus recently unveiled a series of new models at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California.
The…
Elon Musk: Tesla to release new UI with ‘mind of car’ view coming to cars with FSD computer
July 6, 2021
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will release a new user interface with its upcoming FSD v9 Beta software update.
The updated UI will have something that the CEO referred to as “mind of car” view.
Tesla has been expected to release a broader user interface update in…
After an (American) holiday weekend largely dedicated to setting things on fire, we think it’s relevant to note something that caught on fire this weekend that absolutely shouldn’t have: namely, the sea.
Over the weekend, not only did a fire break out in the Gulf of Mexico but also in the Caspian Sea. Both incidents were, predictably, associated with fossil fuels.
The news of the Mexico fire…
I’ve been writing for Electrek for nearly two years now, and last week, I took delivery of a Tesla Model 3 – my very first electric car. Here’s how the whole process went, from the initial order to final delivery.
A disclaimer: This is my own personal experience, not…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 5, 2021
July 6, 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…
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
