Nikola (NKLA) announced that the company and a partner have canceled a deal to make electric garbage trucks and the reason they gave is basically that it is too hard.
Earlier this year, Nikola, which is better known for its electric-hydrogen trucks, and Republic Services, a large US-based waste disposal company, announced that they would work together to “design and build an industry-first…
Thieves are stealing Tesla charging cables, some are suspecting lock defect in cold
December 24, 2020
Reports of stolen electric vehicle charging cables, especially Tesla cables, are spiking in Europe, and owners are not exactly sure how thieves are getting away with it.
Electric vehicles come with a charge connector that generally takes the form of an 18- to 24-ft cable…
EGEB: Americans, solar tax credits just got a two-year extension
December 24, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Considering installing rooftop solar panels? You now have more time to get the current tax credit.
Here are some of the big green energy and climate change wins that came out of US Congress.
UnderstandSolar is a free service…
Rivian powers party in the woods with its electric pickup truck
December 24, 2020
Rivian is showing some fun things you can do with its R1T electric pickup truck by powering a party in the woods with the truck.
The Rivian R1T is likely one of the most anticipated vehicles set to go into production next year.
It was one of the very first serious electric pickup truck programs to be unveiled, and many industry watchers are regarding it as a more “normal pickup” electric…
Does size matter? The mighty yet mini Fiido full-suspension seated e-scooter says NO!
December 24, 2020
Take one look at the Fiido Q1S seated electric scooter from Voro Motors and it doesn’t seem too strange. But then look again when a rider sits down and suddenly the proportions appear all out of whack.
Despite the odd-sizing, the scooter is actually more comfortable to…
The state of New Jersey is investing in a $250 million manufacturing facility to build steel components, known as monopiles, for offshore wind turbines. It will serve the entire US offshore wind industry.
New Jersey: a new leader in offshore wind
Governor Phil Murphy…
The Xone electric bicycle developed under new brand Exxite by the Barcelona-based e-bike company Rayvolt was one of the most futuristic and innovative electric bicycles unveiled last year. But its announcement and crowdfunding campaign couldn’t have come at a worse time, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Many new e-bike announcements and crowdfunding campaigns we’ve seen over the…
VW ends production of electric e-Golf in favor of new ID.3
December 23, 2020
VW confirmed that the production of electric e-Golf ends today at the Transparent Factory in Dresden. It will be replaced by the new ID.3 electric car.
The VW e-Golf was, by most people’s description, a compliance electric car.
It was built on an existing…
Tesla Model 3 vs. Model Y: The latest generation basics compared
December 23, 2020
As the two youngest electric vehicles to join Tesla’s fleet, the Model 3 and Model Y have quickly helped propel the automaker to a market cap over $270 billion. While both EVs share several of the same parts, they sdo remain unique from one another in many ways. While not…
Elon Musk reveals he looked to sell Tesla to Apple for a fraction of its current value
December 23, 2020
Elon Musk has confirmed rumors that he tried to sell Tesla to Apple not so long ago, but Apple CEO Tim Cook wouldn’t even take the meeting.
Cook probably regrets it since Musk said that he was willing to let Tesla go for 1/10th of its current value.
There have been numerous rumors regarding Tesla and Apple over the years.
They have been competing for talent for a long time, even more so since…
