Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory published research on how the supply chains of rare earth minerals respond to disruptions. This could include natural disasters, labor or trade disputes, construction delays – and pandemics.
The team found that mineral supply chain disruptions have long-range impacts that affect the costs and availability of electric…
Ford has received more than 44,000 reservations for F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
May 22, 2021
Ford confirmed that it has received more than 44,000 reservations for the new F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck.
It’s tracking a bit behind the Tesla Cybertruck, but it’s still doing good.
Earlier this week, Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning, an all-electric…
Podcast: Ford F-150 Lightning unveiled, Tesla Roadster, Tesla containment hold, and more
May 22, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the unveiling of the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Roadster with SpaceX package, Tesla’s containment hold, and more.
Thank you to Volkswagen’s…
It turns out living in the South is a great way to find a pretty sweet deal on an expensive electric Harley-Davidson motorcycle, especially when H-D spins off LiveWire as its own EV brand. I’ve read and watched Micah’s excellent and thorough LiveWire review countless times since learning to ride, and I’m positive it and Long Way Up are the reason I’m a LiveWire owner now.
I started riding…
Tesla has again increased Model 3 and Model Y prices across the lineup. It is the automaker’s fifth incremental price increase on its vehicles in just a few months.
Thanks to Tesla’s lack of communications, it’s impossible to know the exact reason behind these price…
You know those sleeper cars that roll up looking like any other bucket on the road and then proceed to shred a set of tires right before your eyes? The Biktrix Swift Step-Thru is pretty much the electric bicycle equivalent.
It’s a fine-looking e-bike, though nothing fancy…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 20, 2021
May 21, 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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Vermont’s Green Mountain Power is the first US utility to offer the Span Smart Panel in a pilot program.
Chicago-based Energize Ventures leads its first investment in the battery sector.
UnderstandSolar is a free service…
Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?
May 21, 2021
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the new Roadster design, and it looks like it’s going to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in a mind-boggling 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX package.
The new Roadster prototype is currently being displayed at the Petersen…
The Voge ER10 is the latest electric motorcycle import headed for the European market, but this time things could be different.
That’s because unlike many of the 50cc-equivalent Asian electric two-wheelers we have seen reaching the continent, the Voge ER10 is a more powerful 125cc-equivalent model.
We were on hand for the ER10’s unveiling back at the last EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, where…
