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EGEB: Ireland to build the Atlantic’s first floating offshore wind farm

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Ireland’s Moneypoint coal station will become a green energy hub that includes a floating offshore wind farm. France set to ban short domestic flights. 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 the…
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e-JOE ONYX sport commuter e-bike review: mid-drive looks, hub motor power

One of the most common uses for electric bicycles is as an alternative urban transport vehicle. Why drive a 3,000 lb car when a 60 lb electric bike can move you through the city quicker and cheaper? But unlike typical metro e-bikes, urban e-mountain bikes like the e-JOE ONYX add a bit of sportiness to the mix. We’ve covered the concept of urban electric mountain bikes before. They aren’t…
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REE Automotive announces collaboration with Magna

REE Automotive has announced a “strategic collaboration” with Magna International, which will allow both companies to explore the possibilities of fully modular electric vehicles (MEVs) and bring them to market. According to a press release, these MEVs will be based…
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Tesla Model 3 modified by UP wins race against Porsche Taycan Turbo S

A Tesla Model 3 modified by Unplugged Performance (UP) has won a race in the All Japan EV Grand Prix against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. To top it off, the top performance electric Porsche was on semi slick tires. The All Japan EV Grand Prix tries to promote electrification by putting some of the best EVs in the world against each other in a competitive race situation. Mostly Tesla vehicles are…
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Tesla hikes solar roof price on contracts signed over a year ago

Over the weekend, reports have come in of the recent massive Tesla solar roof price increase hitting several customers, some of whom have been waiting about a year with signed installation contracts. The price increase seems to apply to Tesla Powerwall installations, too, with the cost of those increasing by about 30%. Some customers have even already spent thousands of dollars in preparation for…
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