Rivian announced that it closed a $2.5 billion investment round with investments from Amazon, Ford, and others.
The automaker also confirmed that it’s looking for a location for a second electric vehicle factory in the US after the media reported on the project.
As we have often reported in the past, Rivian has been quite phenomenal at raising private capital.
While many EV startups are…
Tesla Model S buyers are complaining that they can’t take delivery of their new electric vehicles as they are told that deliveries are on hold.
At this point, it’s unclear why.
After months of delays, Tesla finally started delivering the new version of the Model S last…
EV startup Arrival has announced it has been chosen as a partner by the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) to replace Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) buses currently operating in Anaheim, California, with Arrival’s zero-emission battery-electric buses. The transition will be…
Tesla releases details of new virtual power plant, says it’s a public good without compensation
July 23, 2021
Tesla has released details of its new virtual power plant in California, and it confirmed that Tesla and Powerwall owners will not get compensation.
The company is presenting the project, at least at first, as a “public good.”
Last week, we reported on Tesla announcing its own virtual power plant with Powerwalls to help California’s electric grid.
California’s grid is expected to have an…
Tesla (TSLA) has again increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in an overnight update to its online configurator.
It’s the seventh price increase of the year.
While Tesla often changes pricing across its vehicle lineup, this year has been particularly busy when it comes to…
As more and more consumers make the green decision to forego their combustion engines for electric vehicles, they may not be as in tune with charging standards. kW, voltage, and amps might sound like jargon compared to miles per gallon, but these are essential units to…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US Department of Energy announces energy-efficient new building codes to save consumers money and fight climate change.
Bloomington, Indiana, launches its Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…
Mercedes-Benz today announced a new electrification plan that sets them up to “go all-electric by the end of the decade.”
The German automaker is the latest in a series of automakers who are trying to put a timeline on when they are going to sell their latest internal…
Is the FUELL Flluid the ultimate commuter ebike?
July 23, 2021
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…
Mercedes-Benz teases super-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range
July 23, 2021
Mercedes-Benz is teasing its upcoming new super-efficient electric car that the automaker claims will have over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range.
It’s actually a shorter range than previously announced.
Today, Mercedes-Benz announced an updated electrification plan that included a new plan to go all-electric by 2030.
The German automaker announced several new programs to help achieve that…
