Cleantech & EV’s

The Frankfurt Auto Show, better known in many circles by its German initials IAA, was the biggest automotive show in the world. But if the last 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that the world is changing – and quickly. Transportation has been one of the most affected areas of society, and that’s hitting consumers everywhere from their pocketbooks to their trade shows. So perhaps…

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla plans to open its Supercharger network to other automakers later this year. It’s something that has been in the works for a while. It’s hard to put a number on that value, but there’s no doubt at this point that Tesla’s Supercharger network is the most extensive electric vehicle fast-charging network in the world. Instead of relying on third-party…

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…

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…