Volkswagen will change the name of its US electric car unit to “Voltswagen,” according to an accidentally leaked press release as reported by CNBC, which verified its authenticity with “a person familiar with the company’s plans.” Before it was taken down, the press release was dated April 29.
VW has been talking big about its electric car plans, with several big announcements from the…
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta navigate through the eye of the system in impressive video
March 30, 2021
In a new video, we get a rare look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software at work through what it can actually see as it navigates city streets.
You can watch the impressive video below.
Tesla is currently testing the “feature complete” version of its Full…
California-headquartered green power solutions company Jackery is officially releasing the Explorer 1500 on April 5 – its largest solar generator yet. The company asked Electrek if we’d like to try it out, so Jackery sent me a review unit, and I happily put it to the…
Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof
March 30, 2021
Tesla appears to have drastically increased the price of its Solar Roof tiles in an update to its configurator and quote estimates.
After years of delays, the Tesla Solar Roof is finally gaining momentum with a sharp rise in installations over the last few quarters.
The increased deployment came after Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, which brought a significant price decrease…
The is the first electric bicycle that I know of designed specifically for children. And it’s so much fun (even for me as a full-fledged adult) that it surely won’t be the last one.
Now before I start getting disgruntled comments, let me start by saying this isn’t a…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
…except for in China, which saw a growth in coal – and emissions still rose.
Londoners can now choose electric vehicles when they use Uber Green from today.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated…
Tesla has secured a new order for 10 Tesla electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers with almost $2 million in US government support.
Since unveiling the Tesla Semi in 2017, Tesla has been taking reservations with large deposits for the electric truck.
The Tesla Semi has been delayed several times, but it now appears to be close to production, and the automaker is still accumulating orders.
There…
Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima
March 30, 2021
In a Tweet over the weekend, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shared images of his family camping in an R1T. From the images, you can clearly see a yellow rooftop tent donning both the Rivian and Yakima logos. The photos confirm at least one Rivian accessory in a partnership with the…
The White House today announced an ambitious plan to expand offshore wind farms along the US East Coast.
The White House website reports:
National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Commerce Secretary Gina…
Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs
March 30, 2021
Consumer electronics company Xiaomi Communications Co. appears to be the latest manufacturer entering the electric mobility race. The Beijing-based company is reportedly making plans to create Xiaomi brand EVs. The company will utilize a Chinese manufacturing facility owned by Great Wall Motors.
As it currently sits, Xiaomi is an electronics company based on an Internet of Things (IoT) platform.
