Cleantech & EV’s

In the electric motorcycle vs. gas-powered motorcycle debate, range and refueling time have become the only two areas where e-motos don’t quite stack up yet. But that could soon change. According to Europe’s premier electric motorcycle company Energica, shorter charging times could be just around the corner. The Modena, Italy-based company and manufacturer of the racing electric motorcycles…

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…

Tesla is planning a new facility named “Bobcat Project” next to Gigafactory Texas, according to newly filed documents with the local municipality. Electrek first revealed that Tesla is going to build its next Gigafactory in Austin around this time last year. Now a year later, Tesla is already really advanced in the construction project of the massive factory. The automaker has snapped up a…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US solar industry employed 231,474 workers in 2020. By 2035, we’ll need 900,000 solar workers. 2020 saw the largest annual decrease in US energy production on record. 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 it’s…