The trusty delivery van may be the most common form of last mile delivery in cities around the world, but its position atop the throne is now being challenged by an unlikely competitor: the humble electric cargo bicycle.
Cargo e-bikes are similar to most electric bicycles in that they feature an assist motor and battery to help the rider travel faster and farther. But unlike most electric…
A bunch of Tesla Model Y electric SUVs have been spotted in Europe sporting odd “Not Model Y” decals ahead of deliveries.
Tesla originally planned to only launch the Model Y in Europe when it locally produced the electric SUV at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany.
However…
EGEB: A Florida nonprofit ran a solar boot camp with guaranteed jobs for 27 young adults
August 14, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
A Florida solar boot camp provides guaranteed jobs for young adults.
The Swiss government says it can reach net zero by 2050 – with fossil fuels.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
CATL, a major battery manufacturer and one of Tesla’s main battery suppliers, is raising a whopping $9 billion to accelerate its production.
Over a relatively short period of time, CATL has emerged as the world’s largest battery cell manufacturer for electric vehicles.
It supplies battery cells for Tesla vehicles produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, and it has been a big part of the successful…
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval
August 14, 2021
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes to get the final government approval.
Tesla has had some issues navigating German bureaucracy in bringing its Gigafactory Berlin project to…
Autonomous Class 8 EV developer Einride announced a partnership with Bridgestone to co-develop safer and more efficient solutions for commercial fleet EVs. Through the partnership, Bridgestone becomes the exclusive tire supplier to Einride’s electric and autonomous trucks…
While most bike manufacturers like to claim their electric bikes are suitable for almost anything, it’s clear that the Furo X has a pretty distinct market in mind: City dwellers living in apartments.
That’s apparent from the carbon fiber construction, aimed at minimizing the weight of the bike for those who have to lug it upstairs, and the folding design so that it doesn’t take up much space…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck delay, Model Y in Europe, $40,000 cap on tax credit, and more
August 14, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Cybertruck delay, the Model Y coming to Europe, and the proposed $40,000 price cap on electric cars to get the $7,500 tax credit.
The…
A new study from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most comprehensive results yet of the costs of owning and operating different types of vehicles and how costs vary by powertrain.
The study is titled “Comprehensive Total Cost…
The RetroBeat: Doom 64 proves old shooters are still great
August 14, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.
As happens more and more often these days, I felt myself burned out from in-game dialogue, text, and other passive storytelling devices. Don’t get me wrong: I like a good narrative in my games. But sometimes, it can feel like I’m spending more time reading and watching cutscenes than actually playing.
When this…
