Apple today announced that its Find My network is now open to third-party accessories. In addition to earbuds from Belkin and an item tracker from Chipolo, two electric bikes from VanMoof are also adding Find My integration: the S3 and X3. Here are the details on how it works.
For those unfamiliar, VanMoof is a popular e-bike brand that touts a community of over 150,000 riders. Its lineup…
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…
Today Electrek turns its spotlight to the up-and-coming EV company, Electric Last Mile (ELMS), which is targeting one of the hottest EV markets: commercial fleets. While most new EV companies are years away from production, ELMS, headquartered in the suburbs of Detroit and…
Tesla (TSLA) is doing so well these days that bears are now grasping at straws with some nothing-burger stories to try to paint great results in a bad light.
You can smell the desperation.
Last week, Tesla released its Q1 2021 delivery and production results.
The automaker delivered more than 184,000 vehicles in the first three months of the year – beating virtually all expectations from…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 6, 2021
April 7, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Watch out Xiaomi! Electric moped giant NIU launches high-tech standing electric scooter
April 7, 2021
NIU is famous for its smart electric mopeds, but now the company is adding a new product to its lineup. The just-released NIU Kick Scooter swaps a plush saddle for a stand-up ride – and just happens to be the most affordable electric two-wheeler from NIU yet.
NIU is…
A small new virtual power plant project by Swell Energy has been approved in Queens, New York, and it is going to be powered by Tesla Powerwall.
Swell Energy is a long-time Tesla installation partner for the Powerwall, and they already have several virtual power plant (VPP) projects with Tesla Powerwalls ongoing.
It was funded Suleman Khan, an early member of Tesla’s energy team who launched…
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…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA.
South Dakota wants to subsidize more EV charging stations.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
The best (and worst) US states for EV charging
April 7, 2021
At this point in history, it’s safe to say that the electric vehicle is here to stay. At least for the foreseeable future. As EV sales grow year-over-year in the United States and the rest of the world, charging infrastructure is running to keep up. In the US, specifically, certain states are far better equipped than others to support the rising number of EV drivers on their roads. Below is a…
