Tesla has again banned salvaged cars from accessing its Supercharger network after reversing the move last week.
It’s a confusing situation. Wouldn’t it be useful if we could ask Tesla what is going on?
Last year, Tesla blocked access to Supercharging and third-party fast-charging to all salvaged vehicles.
It was a big blow to people who refurbished salvaged Tesla vehicles and got them back…
Ola shocks with beautiful, high-tech 70 mph electric scooters the entire world needs to see
August 16, 2021
Ola Electric teased its upcoming electric scooter for months, and it finally delivered over the weekend with the big unveil. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro models were just announced, showing off high-tech features, best-in-class performance, and shockingly low prices.
Produced…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Three standout solar, storage, and financing trends emerged between July 2020 and June 2021.
India reaches a milestone of 100 gigawatts of clean energy.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update, don’t hold your breath for download button
August 16, 2021
Tesla has started pushing a new software update for its Full Self-Driving Beta program.
CEO Elon Musk released the improvements in the update and gave us an idea of when the wider release is going to happen.
It was just over a month ago that Tesla released its long-awaited Full Self-Driving Beta v9 with its new Tesla Vision computer vision system.
The update is only for its early access program…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 14, 2021
August 15, 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…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: this ridiculous $2,100 electric car
August 14, 2021
The Chinese are the undisputed leaders in the tiny electric car industry, but even top dogs can have an off day. I’m guessing the factory manager wasn’t walking the floor when this thing rolled off the line. It may have a face only a mother could love, but that has also…
The trusty delivery van may be the most common form of last mile delivery in cities around the world, but its position atop the throne is now being challenged by an unlikely competitor: the humble electric cargo bicycle.
Cargo e-bikes are similar to most electric bicycles in that they feature an assist motor and battery to help the rider travel faster and farther. But unlike most electric…
A bunch of Tesla Model Y electric SUVs have been spotted in Europe sporting odd “Not Model Y” decals ahead of deliveries.
Tesla originally planned to only launch the Model Y in Europe when it locally produced the electric SUV at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany.
However…
EGEB: A Florida nonprofit ran a solar boot camp with guaranteed jobs for 27 young adults
August 14, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A Florida solar boot camp provides guaranteed jobs for young adults.
The Swiss government says it can reach net zero by 2050 – with fossil fuels.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
CATL, a major battery manufacturer and one of Tesla’s main battery suppliers, is raising a whopping $9 billion to accelerate its production.
Over a relatively short period of time, CATL has emerged as the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer for electric vehicles.
It supplies battery cells for Tesla vehicles produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, and it has been a big part of the successful…
