Cleantech & EV’s

NHTSA is formally asking Tesla to recall over 100,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over a problem with its media unit (MCU) that can affect many functions inside the vehicles. The entire issue has been quite a fiasco so far. Tesla MCU/eMMC Problem Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been reporting some issues with their MCUs. The touchscreen becomes less responsive, the…

Tesla models S and X offer HEPA air filtration, and some Model Ys in China are featuring it, too. But as a whole, electric vehicles don’t come equipped with HEPA – high-efficiency particulate air – filters. That’s where Scosche’s new FrescheAir Portable HEPA Air Purifier comes in, as it’s made especially for cars. HEPA air filter for cars HEPA filters work by forcing air through a…

Tesla is looking to implement new automated camera system for quality inspection on manufacturing lines at its Fremont factory. The move comes amid continued concerns regarding Tesla’s quality issues. Tesla Automated Camera Quality Inspection Electrek has spotted a new job listing from Tesla looking to hire an engineer to lead the design and installation of a new automated camera inspection…

Electric bicycle company SONDORS has been busy over the last six months, unveiling a handful of new e-bikes and rushing them into production. We got the chance to test out the company’s latest four models including the SONDORS Rockstar, Cruiser, LX, and the upcoming SONDORS MadMods electric moped. On a sunny Los Angeles morning earlier this week, Electrek team member David O’Connell (aka…