In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
California governor Gavin Newsom has earmarked $1.5 billion for electric and hydrogen cars in the 2021 budget.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling auction was a flop, as it drew no interest from anyone but Alaska itself.
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Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging today to again a new record high, and it just made Elon Musk the richest man in the world.
Somewhere there’s a sad Jeff Bezos wiping his tears with $189 billion.
Tesla (TSLA) stock
Tesla’s stock is up more than 6% today, continuing…
I’ve got a thing for vintage design, and the Honda Super Cub-inspired CSC Monterey fully scratches that itch for me. But while vintage design often goes hand in hand with a jump in price, this retro electric scooter costs less than many electric bicycles and offers twice…
Lucid is reportedly in talks to build an electric car factory in Saudi Arabia, after the country’s investment fund invested in the EV startup.
Lucid and Saudi Arabia
When Lucid first unveiled its plan for a $700 million factory in Arizona back in 2016, they planned to start producing their first vehicle, the Lucid Air, in 2018.
They later pushed the timeline to 2019 and it started to become…
Sondors is starting 2021 with a bang by announcing the unveiling of the “latest chapter in the SONDORS story” on January 14. And the latest chapter looks suspiciously like an electric motorcycle.
SONDORS electric motorcycle coming?
SONDORS first debuted back in 2015…
Cadillac unveils Lyriq electric crossover’s infotainment system as new EVs aim to compete with Tesla UX
January 8, 2021
Cadillac has unveiled the Lyriq electric crossover’s infotainment system as automakers are placing a bigger emphasis on the user experience to help compete with Tesla.
Cadillac Lyriq
Last year, GM unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV, the first electric vehicle…
Bloomberg: Apple Car team adds more ex-Tesla executives, release at least 5-7 years away
January 8, 2021
A new report from Bloomberg today offers new details on Apple’s ongoing efforts to build a self-driving electric car. According to the report, Apple has a “small team” working on Apple Car, but a release is likely at least five to seven years away. The Apple Car team has also added even more former Tesla executives, the report says.
The report explains:
The Cupertino, California-based…
Yamaha, and frankly all of the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, have been slow to embrace electric motorcycles and scooters. This hesitation has opened the door to countless startups that have risen to meet the demand with quick progress.
Now Yamaha may be looking to…
All-electric cars hit 54% market share of Norway’s new cars sales in 2020 – 100% achievable by 2025
January 7, 2021
All-electric cars have hit a new record 54% market share of Norway’s total new cars sales in 2020 – showing that the goal of 100% of new car sales being all-electric by 2025 is achievable.
Norway and electric cars
While many countries are just now implementing goals…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 6, 2021
January 7, 2021
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