A variety of multi-port USB-C chargers are on the market nowadays, making it easier than ever to find an all-in-one charging solution for your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. Ugreen is out with a new 4-in-1 Multiport Charging Station that uses GaN technology with three USB-C ports, one USB-A report, and a flexible, travel-friendly design.
This Ugreen 4-in-1 charger features a four-port…
Billionaire calls Apple ‘ungodly well-managed’ because ‘zillions of friends’ would trade an arm for an iPhone
February 19, 2022
According to Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Charlie Munger, the maker of the iPhone is “ungodly well-managed.” As Apple (AAPL) is now Berkshire Hathaway’s largest stock holding, Munger is continually impressed by its performance.
Despite ongoing supply chain…
Nissan announces plan to produce 2 new electric vehicles at Mississippi factory where it produces pickup trucks
February 18, 2022
This week, Nissan announced a plan to invest $500 million into its Canton, Mississippi factory to prepare for the production of two new electric vehicles.
Once seen as a leader in electrification, with the Leaf launching all the way back in 2011, Nissan has since let its…
New electric bike mid-drive motor with built-in automatic transmission ready for production
February 18, 2022
Remember that time 14 months ago when French company Valeo announced the development of a new electric bicycle mid-drive system that included a built-in automatic transmission? Electrek remembers.
And now that drive unit is ready for production. It will soon be available on several e-bike models thanks to partnerships with over a dozen electric bicycle companies.
Fourteen, to be exact.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company submit proposal for new 6-mile long Loop tunnel project with Tesla vehicles in Miami
February 18, 2022
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has submitted a proposal for a new 6-mile long Loop tunnel project in Miami. If approved, it would be the second of such full-scale commercial deployment of transportation system.
A Boring Company Loop system consists of tunnels in which Tesla…
Lion Electric launches LionCapital Solutions bank to help bus and truck fleets maintain financial structures in electric transition
February 18, 2022
The Lion Electric Company has launched a new division called LionCapital Solutions. The new division will provide Lion Electric customers with flexible financing as they look to electrify their fleets of medium- to heavy-duty commercial vehicles such as school buses and…
The US is now on track to achieve at least 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind generation by 2030 – a goal that the Biden administration announced on March 29, 2021.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn…
Extreme E starts season 2 of electric off-road racing at the Desert X Prix this weekend
February 18, 2022
Extreme E returns to the desert for the start of its second season with the Desert X Prix in Neom, Saudi Arabia this Sunday.
The electric off-road racing series started last year with a dual focus on racing with sustainable technologies while bringing attention to…
Tesla has announced that it has produced 1 million of its next-generation 4680 battery cell at its pilot factory in California.
The announcement comes as Tesla is expected to start deliveries of its new Model Y equipped with its 4680 cell and structural battery pack.
In…
Volta Trucks announces €230 million in Series C funding to support start of production for 16-ton Volta Zero truck
February 18, 2022
As Volta Trucks works toward start of production for its all-electric Zero truck later this year, it has gained the funding to get it over the finish line. The zero-emission truck manufacturer announced it has garnered an additional €230 million (~$260.6 million) in Series C funding. Furthermore, Volta Trucks’ 5,000+ soft pre-orders offer a potential revenue value of over €1.2 billion (~$1.4…
