In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US Pacific Coast is approved for commercial-scale offshore clean energy projects for the first time.
New US wind and solar scheduled for connection to the grid has reached record levels.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price…
A court in the Netherlands today ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels. Previous to the ruling, Shell’s emissions reduction target was 20% by 2030.
It’s the first time activists have taken a major energy company to court to…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin was attacked by saboteurs who set cables supplying electricity to the construction site on fire.
An alleged confession letter points to political reasons targeting Tesla.
Tesla’s project to build a factory outside Berlin has faced some…
In anticipation of the imminent, yet cloudy delivery date of the Air sedan, Lucid Motors has shared video footage and new details of its User Experience, or UX. This in-depth look at Lucid UX offers a first look at several unique technologies implemented within a sleek design to match the rest of the Air… whenever it becomes available.
If you’re new to Electrek, welcome! We’re glad…
Ariel Rider X-Class 52V e-bike review: Having way too much fun on this 36 mph electric moped
May 27, 2021
The is one of those electric bikes that just straight up looks like it needs to be ridden. Everything about it screams, “Hop on and rip it!” so that’s exactly what I did.
If there’s one thing Ariel Rider knows how to do well, it’s making fun e-bikes.
There are…
Thanks to some excellent sleuthing by someone on a Rivian forum through the NHTSA database, we now have a Rosetta Stone in deciphering VIN coding on upcoming R1Ts. Furthermore, the motor options listed in the VIN document hint at the possibility of a more affordable…
Ford confirms upcoming electric Explorer, Lincoln electric SUV, and maybe even a Bronco EV
May 27, 2021
Ford has confirmed upcoming electric vehicles based on its new EV platform, including an electric Explorer and a Lincoln version based on the same electric SUV.
The automaker is even hinting at an electric Bronco.
Today, Ford announced an updated strategy focused on electric vehicles, connectivity, and commercial vehicles.
It included a new goal of 40% all-electric sales by 2030 and a new EV…
Public fast-charging network EVgo has announced a new program called EVgo Reservations that gives drivers the freedom to claim their spot at a charger ahead of time. The initial rollout consists of 17 locations across California and the Seattle area in a pilot program that…
Elon Musk updates Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v9 timeline and FSD Subscription once again
May 26, 2021
Elon Musk has again updated the timeline for Tesla releasing its highly anticipated Full Self-Driving Beta v9 software update and FSD Subscription.
Here’s the long history of Tesla’s FSD v9 and FSD Subscription timelines:
Tesla Full Self-Driving beta
Tesla is currently…
First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin
May 26, 2021
For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland.
A Jaguar I-Pace is being used for this effort, and it will see a roof mounting for the tall Street View camera, as well as a new rear-window glass for wiring…
