BMW and Ford are ramping up investment in solid-state batteries with a new $130 million financing round in Solid Power.
Solid state batteries are widely regarded as the next-generation of battery cells to power the electric vehicle revolution. They offer advantages like potential for higher energy density (longer range), faster charging, and can be safer.
But there have been issues in bringing…
Tesla explained how it pivoted to avoid the global microchip shortage that Intel now says could last for several more years.
The pandemic has resulted in an increase in demand for many electronics and computers that the supply chain couldn’t handle, especially the…
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and more than 35 other industry and environmental organizations, including the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April to set national targets…
Tesla said to be facing 6-month delay in opening Gigafactory Berlin, based on German report
May 3, 2021
Tesla’s issues in Germany have now reportedly resulted in a six-month delay of the start of production at Gigafactory Berlin, according to a local industry paper.
Gigafactory Berlin is one of Tesla’s most important projects right now since it will bring the Model Y to Europe, and it will introduce a new generation of the electric vehicle using Tesla’s new structural battery pack technology…
Ribble is no stranger to lightweight e-bikes. Now the company’s latest model, the Ribble Endurance SL e Hero, is pushing the brand even further as it becomes one of the lightest e-bikes in the world.
The true title of lightest e-bike is a bit hard to nail…
Aventon has long offered some of the sleekest e-bikes available in the realistic every-man’s price range. Until today, the company’s e-bikes all ranged from $1,199 to $1,699. With the launch of the new Aventon Aventure fat tire e-bike, Aventon has managed to expand into…
It’s well known short traders are atop the many, many things Tesla honcho Elon Musk hates in this world. But it’s a safe bet mischievous drone geeks now populate that list – especially after a pair of pilots hacked one of his luxury rides open from the air.
Pushing Tesla’s buttons
In a video shown during their April 29 presentation at the virtual CanSecWest security conference, the…
Electric bicycles are all about putting a smile on your face while taking the pain out of cycling. I’ve seen macho men hop on their first electric bike and roll around giggling like a toddler. And what could be better than sharing that kind of fun with a passenger in an…
Tesla has now released the specs and the first images of a new Powerwall + installation after the power update announced by Elon Musk last week.
Last week, we reported on Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussing a significant power capacity increase for the home battery pack.
The…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
GM says it plans to invest $1 billion in a plant in Mexico to build electric vehicles.
SMUD, Sacramento’s electricity provider, is paying people to become certified solar PV installers.
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…
