Cleantech & EV’s

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Texas wind power topped 10.4 million MWh in March – 2 million MWh above its previous high. The UK’s power grid emissions fell to a record low on Monday. 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 important to shop for…

UPS announced that it is buying up to 150 electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies to update its delivery network. Following the rise of consumer drones and improved battery capacity, eVTOL with the capacity for passengers and cargo has become possible. Now it’s catching logistics giant UPS’ attention. The company announced that it entered into an…

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The Xion CyberX electric moped has just launched today, offering up a high-speed and long-range electric two-wheeler at a price we rarely see in this industry. Developed by San Diego-based Xion Bike, the CyberX is powered by a 5,000W (6.7 hp) mid-drive motor. That motor is paired with a set of pedals to offer pedal assist, though don’t expect to add much useful pedaling when you approach the…