Why would a state that is extremely vulnerable to climate change vote for Donald Trump?
Small Island Developing States lead the fight against climate change — and usually suffer the most.
The president of the Oakland Firefighters Union talks about what it’s like to face wildfires firsthand.
And more…
Florida is one of the most vulnerable states in the US to climate change in the form of…
Tesla Tequilla shows brand strength, selling out before Elon Musk could even tweet about it
November 8, 2020
The Tesla brand has shown its strength this week with its new Tesla Tequilla selling out even before Elon Musk could tweet about it.
Now the bottles are already getting listed for 4 times the original price.
As we reported earlier this week, Tesla launched its own tequila…
Nio unveils 100 kWh battery with cell-to-pack design and lets owners upgrade if they want
November 7, 2020
Nio has unveiled today a 100 kWh battery pack with a cell-to-pack design, similar to what Tesla recently announced at battery day.
The automaker is going to enable current owners to upgrade their battery pack — something quite rare in the industry.
Previously, Nio was…
Tesla has released two new quick videos about charging electric vehicles, and they’re nicely packaged into 30-second clips like commercials.
Famously, Tesla doesn’t employ advertising, or at least traditional advertising.
However, the automaker has been really good at producing marketing and promotional material.
In the latest examples, Tesla has produced to new videos in an almost ad-like…
EGEB: First US Gulf Coast oil refinery shuts down since COVID
November 7, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Royal Dutch Shell announced yesterday that it is closing its refinery in Convent, Louisiana.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered his government to try to meet the Paris Agreement.
This search engine helps fight…
Full suspension Mantis 8 launches as (slightly) more reasonable high power electric scooter
November 7, 2020
Miami-based Fluidfreeride has just launched the new Mantis 8 electric scooter, which tones down the ridiculous power of its big brother in favor of more wallet-friendly pricing.
Don’t get me wrong — I loved riding the original 40 mph (64 km/h) Mantis electric…
First Tesla Model 3 NYC yellow cab hits the road
November 7, 2020
The Tesla Model 3 is the first electric vehicle approved as a yellow cab in New York City, and the first one has hit the road.
In October 2019, Electrek was first to report that the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), which oversees the city’s fleet of yellow cabs, has approved the Tesla Model 3 as the first electric vehicle to be eligible to become a yellow cab in New York…
BMW i EV technology isn’t only working in two dimensions — now it’s taking to the skies in an electric wingsuit.
It’s not the most conventional electric flight, but that hasn’t stopped the concept from progressing to its maiden flight. The electric wingsuit…
Podcast: Tesla battery with faster charging, Tesla Semi order, software update, and more
November 7, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla getting new batteries with faster charging, a new Tesla Semi order, a new Tesla software update, and more.
Discover all the new and…
Yamaha just launched a low-cost Vespa-style electric scooter with shockingly low range
November 6, 2020
Despite a slow start to enter the electric motorcycle and scooter market, Yamaha has been making headway in the industry lately. The Japanese brand’s latest offering is the new e-Vino electric scooter.
But you shouldn’t start planning to go on any long road trips with this scooter. Its small size and low range make it an urban-only EV.
The cute little single-seater e-Vino doesn’t just look…
