In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Walmart’s maritime shipping caused more pollution in 2019 than a coal-fired plant emits annually.
A solar company sues the Department of the Interior over offshore wind farm approval.
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…
Highways England is considering imposing the UK’s first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog in Sheffield. But why should electric vehicle drivers have to slow down too?
The speed limit proposal in England
If approved, a mandatory 60 mph speed limit would…
Volkswagen’s electric vehicle plan starts to deliver volumes: 171,000 BEVs so far this year
July 21, 2021
The Volkswagen Group’s plan to accelerate electrification is starting to pay off as we are now seeing significant delivery volumes of fully electric vehicles from the German automaker’s brand.
The group has already delivered 171,000 BEVs so far this year.
Following the…
Ola’s hotly anticipated upcoming electric scooter has started with a bang as the company has been flooded by pre-order reservations.
The Indian-made electric scooter opened for pre-orders earlier this week, and the demand was unprecedented.
Over 100,000 people lined up to put down a deposit for the new electric scooter.
However, the ultra-low deposit price of 499 INR (around $6) means that…
If you’re a lover of stuff on wheels, there truly is no place like the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Situated in the sprawling front garden of the Duke of Richmond’s house, complete with hillclimb route and rally stage, it truly is a glorious day out.
[This is an…
Toyota Motor Group Subsidiary Woven Planet has announced the completed acquisition of Level 5, the self-driving division of rideshare veteran Lyft, Inc. The completed transaction is one of several made by Toyota and its subsidiaries in 2021, specifically pertaining to…
Tesla (TSLA) could make more money from software subscription than hardware, says analyst
July 21, 2021
Morgan Stanley believes Tesla (TSLA) could end up making more money from selling software subscriptions than selling hardware, like its actual vehicles.
Tesla has been on a trend of offering paid services through software.
The automaker started charging $10 a month for its “premium connectivity” features.
Tesla also started selling software features in packages through its mobile app.
But…
After unveiling the ID.6 in Shanghai this past spring, Volkswagen has officially begun delivering the all-electric mid-size SUV to Chinese customers. The first version of the SUV to see deliveries is the Volkswagen ID.6 CROZZ, a result of a joint venture with state-owned…
After years of delays, Tesla is finally about to start production of Tesla Semi, its all-electric semi-truck.
The whole truck industry is watching.
While there are already a few electric trucks on the road, none of them have the specs enabling longer range hauling in a…
RadRover 6 Plus e-bike launched by Rad Power Bikes with new battery, dual screens, and more
July 20, 2021
The newly released marks the biggest update Rad Power Bikes has ever launched and showcases brand-new components like upgraded hydraulic disc brakes, new dual-screen displays, and a totally redesigned semi-integrated battery.
The last few years have seen several new models released by Rad, and 2021 is shaping up to be similarly bike-packed.
When the RadRunner 6 Plus was unveiled last year, it…
