In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US installed a record 26 gigawatts of new clean energy in 2020, according to a new report.
In 2020, the number of producing US coal mines fell to the lowest number since 2008.
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The UK prime minister’s climate spokesperson has range anxiety, so she drives a diesel VW
August 4, 2021
Allegra Stratton, British prime minister Boris Johnson’s climate spokesperson, says she won’t switch to an electric car yet because she has range anxiety. So she drives a “third-hand” diesel Volkswagen Golf instead.
The UK climate spokesperson’s range…
Tesla is teasing its upcoming new Dojo supercomputer, and famed roboticist Dennis Hong all but confirms that his lab is going to be working with the automaker.
Last month, Elon Musk announced that Tesla will hold an “AI Day” on August 19 to discuss the company’s…
Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) and Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) today introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives that amends the solar investment tax credit (ITC) to include integrated solar roofs. It would allow for expensing roof repairs and replacement necessary for solar installation.
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) also introduced companion legislation in the Senate today.
It’s called the RAISE…
Tesla opening Supercharger network will enable access to new $7.5 billion EV funding in US
August 4, 2021
Tesla’s recent move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers will enable the automaker to get access to some of the $7.5 billion in EV charging infrastructure funding as part of the new US infrastructure bill.
For years now, Tesla has been talking about…
Move over, Mini Electric, there’s a new price-friendly EV in town. Nissan has released pricing on its all-electric 2022 Nissan LEAF, and it’s pretty aggressive. The automaker slashed the LEAF price by over $4,200 compared to the 2021 models, making it the most affordable…
DHL and Eviation today announced a pretty big moment in the developing history of electric aviation and specifically electric cargo aviation. Starting later this year, DHL will begin testing a fleet of 12 electric cargo planes from Eviation’s sole current model dubbed “Alice.” Deliveries will begin in 2024.
The Alice planes look almost identical, save for some missing windows and seats and…
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is on the rise this week as KGI Securities is initiating coverage of the electric vehicle company and giving it a high price target for its “technological superiority.”
KGI Securities, a Taiwan-based financial company, has been known for its…
Tesla Model S vs. Model X: The two veteran EVs compared
August 3, 2021
Of the four electric vehicles currently available in Tesla’s fleet, its Model S and Model X sit as the two longest in production. At a higher price point than Tesla’s two newer models, these veteran EVs offer a combination of the efficiency, performance, and luxury that…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 2, 2021
August 3, 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.
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