Cleantech & EV’s

Tesla range estimates are called into question in new independent tests by Edmunds showing that Tesla’s vehicles don’t hit their EPA estimates. Range estimates There are no good range estimates for electric vehicles. There are just bad ones, with some being not as bad as others. To be fair, that’s also the case for gasoline-powered vehicles, but range has been more of a focus for electric…

Tesla teases a new user interface for energy customers who own home solar products and Powerwalls in a new video. Tesla Energy mobile app Following the acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla started to integrate features for Powerwall and solar customers to its mobile app, which was originally only for vehicle owners. It enables users to easily see where the electricity powering their home is coming…

Chevy broke their nearly 3-month silence since the Bolt recall to provide a small update via a Facebook group comment. Ever since the November 13 Bolt EV Battery Recall announcement, eager Chevrolet Bolt owners have been waiting to hear about the progress of the recall. The temporary fix, which owners have been urged to go to the dealership to have applied for free, reduces the charge limit to…

Portland-based PXCycle’s E-XC series of urban electric mountain bikes was already popular with its rider base. But now the bike shop is launching a new version of the e-bike that takes it another step further. With a new mid-drive motor and the same rugged utility-oriented design, this is an e-bike you’ll definitely want to check out. PXCycle E-XC+ tech specs There are multiple models of the…