Cleantech & EV’s

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Reports of stolen electric vehicle charging cables, especially Tesla cables, are spiking in Europe, and owners are not exactly sure how thieves are getting away with it. Electric vehicles come with a charge connector that generally takes the form of an 18- to 24-ft cable that can charge your car on a regular 120-volt outlet or a 240-volt outlet with different adapters. It’s generally the main…

Take one look at the Fiido Q1S seated electric scooter from Voro Motors and it doesn’t seem too strange. But then look again when a rider sits down and suddenly the proportions appear all out of whack. Despite the odd-sizing, the scooter is actually more comfortable to ride than you’d expect. And its combination of power, torque, full-suspension, and utility make it a potent little urban…

VW confirmed that the production of electric e-Golf ends today at the Transparent Factory in Dresden. It will be replaced by the new ID.3 electric car. The VW e-Golf was, by most people’s description, a compliance electric car. It was built on an existing fossil-fuel-powered model, produced in limited quantities, and made available mostly in places to comply with regulations. However, it was a…