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…
In a press release this week, solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape announced it’s seeking additional funds to expand its QS-0 pilot line. The company plans to use the funds to double the size of the originally announced pilot line. QuantumScape will use this pilot…
Tesla Energy Plan launches in Australia to lower electricity rates with virtual power plant
March 24, 2021
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…
Pennsylvania’s state government will source 50% of its electricity from seven new solar energy arrays. It will go into operation on January 1, 2023.
Pennsylvania’s state government solar
Pennsylvania says this is the largest commitment to solar among any governmental agency in the US. It will cover more than 400 accounts across 16 state agencies. London-headquartered global solar developer…
With more eyes turning to emergency preparedness, there are great options appearing in the clean energy sector. While gas generators can help to keep the lights on when the power goes out, sound, fumes, and fossil fuels aren’t favorable to many people. Enter the .
Famel motorcycle company reborn with beautiful electric version of its best selling cafe racer
March 23, 2021
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…
Elon Musk confirmed in a comment that Tesla’s new refreshed Model S can “seat up to 7 people” despite the automaker not offering it as an option yet.
When Musk first announced the Model S Plaid back in 2019, the CEO said that it will have the option for third-row jump seats, which was an option on the original Model S but was later discontinued.
For the first few years of production…
