As more and more consumers make the green decision to forego their combustion engines for electric vehicles, they may not be as in tune with charging standards. kW, voltage, and amps might sound like jargon compared to miles per gallon, but these are essential units to understand to get the most efficiency out of your shiny new EV.
Let the following serve as a guide, offering all you need to know…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US Department of Energy announces energy-efficient new building codes to save consumers money and fight climate change.
Bloomington, Indiana, launches its Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program.
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Mercedes-Benz today announced a new electrification plan that sets them up to “go all-electric by the end of the decade.”
The German automaker is the latest in a series of automakers who are trying to put a timeline on when they are going to sell their latest internal…
Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?
July 23, 2021
Electric bicycles have exploded in popularity in the US and around the world.
They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion.
While some low-cost electric bikes have sacrificed quality and longevity for affordability, FUELL has focused instead on creating…
Mercedes-Benz teases super-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range
July 23, 2021
Mercedes-Benz is teasing its upcoming new super-efficient electric car that the automaker claims will have over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range.
It’s actually a shorter range than previously announced.
Today, Mercedes-Benz announced an updated electrification plan that…
Singapore-based solar energy provider Sunseap will spend more than $2 billion to build the world’s largest floating solar farm and energy storage system on Indonesia’s Batam Island, which is across the Singapore Strait from Singapore.
The floating solar farm is…
After taking its sweet time to get cracking in the first place, Audi is now off to a strong start on its long journey to 100% electrification.
[This is an ongoing collaboration between Fully Charged and Electrek]
First came 2018’s e-tron, a no-nonsense luxury SUV that played to Audi’s strengths and made a point of not feeling too “other,” while other new EVs played up to their futuristic…
Fisker Inc. has recently shared plans to debut its upcoming Ocean SUV during the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, taking place this November. Furthermore, the born-again EV automaker has also shared a timeline for global “Brand Experience Centers,” set to roll out in the US…
Tesla signs deal with world’s largest nickel miner to secure resource for battery production
July 22, 2021
Tesla has signed a new deal with BHP, the world’s largest nickel miner, in order to secure the resource for upcoming battery production.
There are several raw materials that are seeing a surge in demand from battery manufacturers for electric vehicle production.
Nickel…
Elon Musk: Tesla to likely resume Bitcoin payment after due diligence on energy mix improvements
July 22, 2021
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is “most likely” going to resume taking Bitcoin payment after some due diligence on the improvements in the energy mix used to mine the cryptocurrency.
Over the last year, Tesla has been delving deep into the cryptocurrency world at different levels. Earlier this year, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin.
Shortly after, the automaker started accepting the…
