Tesla has released its very first diversity report and it shows that a company has quite a diverse workforce, but the leadership is still mostly made up of white men.
The report also highlights Tesla’s efforts to improve diversity in its workforce.
Tesla Diversity Report
The automaker wrote about the release of its first “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report” report in the US:
“Today…
You’ve probably never heard of Tromox or their first electric motorcycle, the Tromox Mino. But as the company begins expanding distribution across Europe and the US, you may be seeing more of these cool little bikes soon.
Tromox Mino electric motorcycle
I’ve been…
This new material can store solar energy for months
December 5, 2020
Researchers at the UK’s Lancaster University studied a crystalline material — a solid material with parts such as atoms, molecules, or ions that are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure — and discovered it has properties that allow it to capture solar…
Japan plans to phase out sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
The plan is not yet finalized (expect more info by the end of the year), and will still allow for sales of conventional gas-powered hybrids. So this is a step forward, but resembles China’s recently announced gas car ban that doesn’t actually ban gas cars.
Nations…
Einride’s next-generation ‘Pod’ promises NVIDIA-powered unmanned electric heavy freight
December 5, 2020
Einride, a Swedish company focusing on autonomous electric trucks, announced today that their next-generation Pod will use NVIDIA’s “Orin” processor for autonomous driving.
Last year, Einride became the first company to make deliveries with a completely driverless…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has released the first images teasing the first passenger station of the Las Vegas Loop ahead of its launch.
A Boring Company Loop system consists of tunnels in which Tesla autonomous electric vehicles travel at high speeds between stations to…
The Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 electric bicycle from E-Cells is an absolute masterclass in excess. With dual 1,100W peak motors, dual batteries, and dual suspension, it has more everything than almost anybody needs. And that is what makes it such an awesome ride.
As this review taught me, sometimes “too much” is the perfect amount.
Super Monarch Crown AWD 1500 tech specs:
Motor(s): 2x…
Bird announced today the first ever autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system for electric scooters.
If you’ve ever tried a standing electric scooter, you’ll know they’re not very complicated.
You have basically three controls: stop, go and turn.
And that first one…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
US offshore wind workers will complete VR training at Maryland’s Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies.
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative releases its 2020 Progress Report. Does it make any…
Thieves steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries that were later returned for $10,000 reward
December 5, 2020
A couple of thieves broke into a solar company and Tesla Powerwall installer to steal $45,000 worth of Tesla batteries.
The owner offered a $10,000 reward to find them and explained how it’s not a good idea to steal them in the first place.
ProSolar is a solar installer based Florida and in the Virgin Islands.
Along with their solar installations, they are also certified Tesla Powerwall…