Elon Musk is serious about making the upcoming Tesla Roadster “hover” with rocket technology in new comments about the electric supercar.
When first unveiling the vehicle, Tesla claimed a list of impressive specs for its new Roadster, including 0-60 mph in 1.9 sec, 620-mile of range, and more.
The CEO has been also teasing those specs as the “base specs,” and other versions should have…
Cause of LG’s battery fires rumored to be found
February 12, 2021
A South Korean news agency is citing anonymous industry sources in the the cause of the atypical battery fires in the Bolt and Kona LG EV batteries.
It was three months ago when the 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EVs were recalled due to battery fires. It’s also been four months…
Elon Musk asked Biden administration to implement a carbon tax
February 12, 2021
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, revealed that he approached the Biden administration about implementing a carbon tax, and it didn’t sound like they were really receptive.
Carbon tax
The idea of a carbon tax is simply to impose a fee on emitting carbon. It can be…
LG releases upgraded solar panels with better energy output
February 12, 2021
LG Business Solutions USA today announced the release of two new solar panels with even higher output. According to LG, they are the company’s most powerful and highest-performing modules to date.
LG’s new 66-cell NeON R and NeON R Prime modules with Back Contact Technology are available to US homebuilders and homeowners this spring.
The LG NeON R 66-cell residential solar panel (left)…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 11, 2021
February 12, 2021
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…
Elon Musk made new comments about the possibility of a Tesla making an electric van with a solar-powered deployable roof.
The prospect of Tesla potentially making an electric van has been discussed for years, but CEO Elon Musk finally recently confirmed that Tesla will…
The most expensive electric vehicles money can buy
February 12, 2021
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
UK-based FuroSystems launches new Aventa urban electric bicycle
February 12, 2021
FuroSystems has just unveiled the company’s latest urban commuter e-bike, the Aventa.
Fresh off a £750,000 funding round, the British electric mobility company FuroSystems is adding the lightweight Aventa to its lineup.
At just 16.5 kg (36 lb), the aluminum alloy e-bike…
Ford’s plans for the F-150 electric pickup and and Volkswagen’s plans for the VW ID.4 are in jeopardy as their battery supplier is facing an import ban over intellectual property issues.
LG versus SK innovation
In 2019, LG Chem, one of the top battery suppliers for…
Poland’s largest utility will jointly develop two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with Orsted.
Why is Wood Mackenzie shutting down Greentech Media, a valuable source of green energy news?
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best…
