Cleantech & EV’s

The Aventon Aventure was just released earlier this week, marking the popular e-bike company’s first foray into the full-size fat tire e-bike market. And that’s good news for anyone on the hunt for a full-size fat tire e-bike that combines a sleek design with the latest tech. I’ve spent the last week testing out the Aventon Aventure, riding it on a combination of manicured streets and…

Tesla heavy trucking president, Jerome Guillen, revealed that the automaker will use its mobile service approach to its Tesla Semi electric truck program.  Last month, Electrek reported that Tesla was looking to hire its first service technicians for Tesla Semi. Tesla is preparing to deliver its first production Tesla Semi trucks to customers and needs the support infrastructure for service…

Tesla has snapped up an important battery patent for just $3, but it is seemingly part of a startup acquisition up in Canada. During Tesla’s Battery Day last year, the automaker unveiled several new improvements in battery technology to deliver cheaper, cleaner battery cells with higher energy density and longevity. One of the problems Tesla wanted to solve is water usage in creating battery…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Oxford Brookes University researchers think wind turbines should be vertical. The US Interior Department approves a solar farm in the California desert. 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…