The London-based electric bicycle company Gocycle is famous for its highly-engineered folding electric bicycles. And now the futuristic brand is showing off its latest high-tech folder, the Gocycle G3+.
Gocycle G3+ e-bike unveiled
Like Gocycle’s other folding e-bikes, the Gocycle G3+ uses its own uniquely designed magnesium folding frame with custom single-side supported carbon fiber…
If you want to go 196MPH while carrying up to five people in comfort, Porsche’s latest 2021 Panamera E-Hybrids are here (via Autoblog). The German automaker introduced two new models (for a total of three), including the flagship plug-in Turbo S E-Hybrid. With a 4.0-liter…
Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
October 20, 2020
Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure.
The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update.
NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update:
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 19, 2020
October 20, 2020
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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
October 20, 2020
Tesla admits that a problem with Model 3 vehicles led to them losing the body panel on their rear bumper when driving in puddles of water.
Early on, the Model 3 had some issues with the body panel on the rear bumper falling off after driving through what drivers have…
Chevron and Exxon boost campaign donations to Democrats
October 19, 2020
Chevron Corp (CVX.N) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N), the two largest US energy firms, have increased their share of campaign donations to Democrats in 2020, according to the latest filings.
Big Oil campaign money
Reuters reports:
Chevron contributed roughly 28% [$4.9…
New Zealand-based UBCO has announced its lineup for 2021, including the company’s various electric motorbikes and its technological improvements.
UBCO is perhaps best known for the company’s all-electric 2X2 Utility Bike, an all-wheel-drive work bike.
It began life as something of a farm bike but has since expanded to fulfill many roles and even comes in a street-legal version.
The bike has…
EGEB: Honda axes diesel cars in the UK
October 19, 2020
Honda stops selling new diesel cars in the UK and will phase out gas cars by the end of 2022.
US oil giants Chevron and Exxon increased their share of campaign donations to Democrats this year.
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot project is ready to…
Tesla has significantly weakened its used car warranty in another strange killing of a consumer confidence builder from the automaker.
Last week, we reported on Tesla canceling its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy, which was used as a confidence builder…
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly considering building a battery factory in Indonesia, according to comments from two local officials.
Earlier this month, we reported on Tesla allegedly being in talks with the Indonesian government to build a new nickel venture in the country, which has a strong nickel reserve.
Recently, CEO Elon Musk pleaded with mining companies to increase their nickel…
