Cleantech & EV’s

Elon Musk commented on the current global microchip, comparing it to the toilet paper shortage in the early pandemic, and admitted that it is a significant challenge for Tesla. The pandemic has resulted in an increase in demand for many electronics and computers that the supply chain couldn’t handle, especially the semiconductor industry. This microchip shortage, in turn, affected the…

Tesla is using its new social platform, “Engage Tesla,” to help influence Delaware to support electric vehicles and direct car sales. Earlier this year, we reported that the automaker killed its forum and launched a new platform called  “Engage Tesla” to serve as a “home base” for owners’ clubs and Tesla’s policy team. Now, we have a good example of how Tesla plans to use the…

Electric bicycles are fun and effective tools for both recreation and transportation, but they don’t have to cost thousands of dollars. We’ve tested plenty of great e-bikes that don’t break the bank, and would be perfect for cruising around this summer! Rad Power Bikes RadMission Ever since I first threw a leg over the RadMission, I fell in love with it. I own several e-bikes, but the…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Largo, Florida, police department in the Tampa Bay area buys Zero all-electric motorcycles. 7-Eleven will install at least 500 fast-charging ports at 250 stores in the US and Canada by the end of 2022. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now…