International express shipper DHL just announced plans to expand its “Green Fleet” in the US. It plans to do so with the help of EV manufacturer Lightning eMotors. After a successful pilot run of nine EV vans, DHL Express will acquire 89 more from Lightning eMotors this year.
DHL’s “Green Fleet” expansion is part of a larger sustainability roadmap launched by the Deutsche Post DHL…
Tesla went to court to push for reinstating the higher emissions fines for automakers who don’t comply to emissions standards. The fines were delayed by the Trump administration.
Last month, several states and environmental organizations sued the National Highway Traffic…
Tesla now accepts Bitcoin as payment, yet in its own terms and conditions, the automaker pretty much explains why it isn’t such a hot idea to buy a Tesla with Bitcoin.
Earlier today, Tesla announced that it is starting to take payment in Bitcoin in the US.
The move…
If Tesla can determine that drivers aren’t paying attention, shouldn’t it warn drivers in the moment?
March 24, 2021
Consumer Reports is out with a new report about concerns regarding Tesla’s use of its driver-facing camera, and they raised an interesting question: If Tesla can determine that drivers aren’t paying attention, shouldn’t it warn drivers in that moment, like most driver monitoring systems?
Tesla has had a driver-facing camera in most of its vehicles for years now, but the company wasn’t…
As the first days of spring are officially upon us, we focus our spotlight on GreenPower Motor Company. This EV manufacturer designs, builds, and distributes purpose-built zero-emission shuttles, cargo, and transit buses. From purpose-built mini-buses to wireless charging…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 23, 2021
March 24, 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.
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Porsche announced today that it is updating the software of its 2020 Taycan electric cars to add features that were introduced in the 2021 Taycan.
Tesla popularized the capacity to push over-the-air software updates to vehicles.
It became one of the biggest advantages of Tesla vehicles and it took a while for other automakers to catch up, but they are starting to.
When launching the Taycan…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
An electric charge point run on tidal energy has been installed on the Shetland island of Yell.
Climate Action 100+ has issued its first net zero ratings of the world’s largest polluting companies.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
Audi starts production of the Q4 e-tron electric SUV
March 24, 2021
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…
Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price
March 24, 2021
When it comes to electric mountain bikes, Specialized is right up there with the best of them. Now, the company is pushing the limits of design and performance even further with the new Specialized Levo electric mountain bike unveiled today.
The new Specialized Levo comes with several updates to make riding the trails that much more fun and accessible.
As the company describes it:
“The new…
