Sin City is going solar, thanks to MGM Resorts International ($MGM), who just launched a new 100-megawatt (MW) solar array capable of offering up to 90% of daytime power to the company’s 13 resorts scattered across the Las Vegas Strip. This includes hotels like Aria, MGM Grand, and The Mirage. The solar array will support the hospitality company’s climate-conscious goals set for 2030.
MGM…
Tesla releases new update for vehicles with its new ‘Tesla Vision’ system to restore Autopilot features
June 30, 2021
Tesla has started pushing a new software update for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with its new “Tesla Vision” computer vision system in order to restore some Autopilot functionality.
Last month, Tesla announced the transition to its “Tesla Vision”…
Japanese carmaker Nissan is expected to confirm this week that it will build the UK’s first battery gigafactory, according to Sky News. The factory will open in Sunderland in 2024, in the northeast of England, and it’s expected to produce enough batteries for 200,000…
Run your off-grid campsite with portable power stations at up to $120 off, more in New Green Deals
June 30, 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 ROCKPALS 1,048Wh Portable Electric Power Station deal, which is currently seeing its first major sale. Plus, there’s discounts on electric lawn tools and much more. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and other e-bike deals today, so you won’t want to miss…
Renewable energy provider Core Development Group has announced a contract to design, implement, and maintain over 15,000 EV chargers throughout the US. The portfolio of this new agreement promises 100 to 500 chargers per site.
Core Development Group describes itself as…
In a tweet today, EV manufacturer Canoo unveiled a one-minute video showing computer-generated renderings of what its future manufacturing campus may look like in Oklahoma. This “mega microfactory,” as Canoo is calling it, is scheduled to open in 2023 and will bring more…
Honda announced that an electric SUV called ‘Prologue’ is going to be its first dedicated battery-electric vehicle coming to the US.
We will have to wait for the model-year 2024 to get it.
The Japanese automaker has been a laggard when it comes to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
It had the “Clarity,” but it was a short-range EV built with three different powertrain options.
The…
Tesla signs new battery cell agreement with CATL in race to secure large battery supply
June 29, 2021
Tesla has signed a new long-term battery cell agreement with CATL, China’s biggest battery manufacturer, amid the race to secure a large battery supply in the auto industry.
The electric vehicle revolution is in need of an insane amount of batteries in order to keep…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 28, 2021
June 29, 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…
Veloretti debuts two beautiful electric bikes with automatic shifting, belt drives, and low prices
June 29, 2021
There’s a new Dutch e-bike company on the scenes, and they’re bringing classic European flair with them. Amsterdam-based Veloretti has just unveiled its first two electric bike models, and they’re both head-turners.
The new Veloretti Ace and Ivy models that were just unveiled today combine classic Dutch bike styling with the latest e-bike technology.
The Ivy is the more traditional…
