Cleantech & EV’s

A new $32,000 electric camper is getting some hype this week, but we are highly skeptical about the vehicle. Is it a scam? Electric Brands, a Germany-based startup, has been taking reservations and investments for what it calls the eBussy, a modular electric vehicle platform that can be configured in different vehicles, including an electric camper. Several media outlets have been reporting on…

Tesla has started pushing a new software update to the fleet today with a new Autopilot feature, Spotify app improvements, and more. Check out the release notes below. While we are all focused on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta release, Tesla is still working on improving the overall experience inside its vehicles for the broader fleet. The automaker has started pushing a new software update…

Tesla confirmed that it is fighting a $14 million fine from the German government over its battery end-of-life policy. Over the years, Tesla hasn’t really received a warm welcome in Germany, which is really protective of its powerful automotive industry. At times, it tried to keep Tesla out of its EV incentives, and it went after the automaker over its advertising of Autopilot and Full…

Ford is currently hyping up the Mustang Mach-E ahead of customer deliveries and the automaker’s new CEO, Jim Farley, is not shying away from comparing the upcoming electric car to Tesla. In recent years, several legacy automakers venturing into electric vehicles have shied away from comparisons with Tesla — even though the California-based automaker remains the clear benchmark for new…