Cleantech & EV’s

Audi announced today that it started production of its highly anticipated Q4 e-tron electric SUV at its Zwickau factory. The Audi Q4 e-tron was first unveiled as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, but the German automaker quickly announced plans to bring the vehicle to production. It was first supposed to happen in 2020, but it was delayed into 2021 and now Audi is announcing the start…

Tesla has launched a new “Tesla Energy Plan” in South Australia to try to lower electricity rates in a region notorious for high energy costs. The plan is backed by a Tesla Powerwall-powered virtual power plant. South Australia have had a lot of power issues over the years. Tesla first got involved by supplying its Powerpack in a large energy storage project owned by Neoen that became known…

Famed Portuguese motorcycle manufacturer Famel is returning to production. This time it is giving its best selling model the electric treatment, creating a beautiful new electric motorcycle known as the Famel E-FX. The new Famel E-FX is based on the original XF-17 dating from the 1970’s. The bike sported classic cafe racer lines that have been carried over into the 21st century…

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