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Tesla launches new winter tire and wheel package just in time for Model Y’s first winter

November 5, 2020
Tesla has launched its Model Y winter tire and wheel package just in time for the first snow and regulations in the north. As a California-based company, Tesla has often been criticized for addressing concerns from owners living in colder climates as a second thought. That has often materialized itself through a lack of or last-minute availability of winter tires directly from Tesla. In the…
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EGEB: Wind and solar costs fell by 10% in 2019

November 5, 2020
Wind and solar costs declined by more than 10% in 2019, according to a new WEMO report. A wealthy Florida town votes for a $100 million climate tax. Shell decided to hold a “Great Energy Debate” on Twitter on Monday — and it didn’t quite go as planned. Arcadia Power…
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This is how experts agree the ‘ideal’ electric scooter should look

November 4, 2020
Electric scooters are seemingly omnipresent these days, largely thanks to scooter-sharing companies like Bird and Lime. But just because the ubiquitous form of the modern electric scooter is everywhere doesn’t mean that’s how they should really look. As it turns out, there’s a better way. At least that’s what a team from consulting firm Teague claims, and their mock up looks pretty darn…
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Quick Charge Podcast: November 3, 2020

November 4, 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 hacker finds hints at 5G connection and hotspot in software

November 4, 2020
Tesla hacker “green” has found some indications in Tesla’s latest software update that points to the automaker including a 5G modem and hotspot capability in its vehicles. Connectivity has been a flagship feature of Tesla’s offering in the auto industry. It not only enables several fun and useful features for customers, but Tesla has also been using the connectivity to collect data from…
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Lectric XP Step-Thru review: The 28 mph king of fun and affordable e-bikes

November 4, 2020
From nearly the instant that Phoenix-based electric bicycle startup Lectric Bikes first unveiled the Lectric XP last year, the affordable little folding e-bike rocketed to the forefront of the budget e-bike market. And now that the company has added the Lectric XP Step-Thru as the second model in the lineup, even more riders are discovering the joy of an e-bike that offers big thrills for a small…
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