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Audi updates 2021 e-tron electric SUV with new 22 kW onboard charger and steering wheel

The 2021 Audi e-tron electric SUV is coming and the German automaker has made a few interesting updates, including a new optional 22 kW onboard charger and a new steering wheel. The Audi e-tron already had a good level 2 charging capacity with its 11 kW onboard charger, but the automaker has now decided to increase the capacity by offering a dual charger option. It increases the capacity up to…
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Quick Charge Podcast: November 25, 2020

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…
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Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors

Tesla has increased prices significantly for the next European batch of Model S and Model X vehicles. It is sparking rumors of a refresh. Tesla owners across Europe are reporting that the automaker updated its online configurator with an important price increase across the board. Model 3 is seeing a smaller price increase between €500 to €1,000, but Model S and Model X are seeing much larger…
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Tesla recalls over 9,000 Model X SUVs over small pieces that can detach while driving

Tesla has issued a new recall with NHTSA for 9,000 Model X SUVs built in 2015 and 2016 over pieces of the body that can detach while driving due to a lack of primer. The company is not aware of any accidents caused by the defect. The problem is with two cosmetic pieces on the roof of the Model X: The Model X is equipped with a cosmetic applique at the front of the roof just behind the…
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EGEB: American Petroleum Institute will fight Biden to frack

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The API will fight against President-elect Joe Biden’s restriction of oil and gas drilling on federal lands. John Kerry gives his first speech as Biden’s climate czar: “Failure is not an option.” Providence, Rhode Island, will install three 1.5 megawatt wind turbines on its waterfront. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to…
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