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Wallke X2 Pro review: A full-size, full-suspension electric fat tire bike that folds in half

January 15, 2021

The Wallke X2 Pro is in many ways a typical electric fat tire e-bike. It offers giant tires, a powerful motor, and a big ol’ storage rack on the rear. All great for winter weather or just off the beaten path. Oh, yeah, and it happens to feature full-suspension. Aaaaand it literally folds in half. Okay, so maybe it isn’t so typical after all. Wallke X2 Pro e-bike tech specs Motor: 750 W…

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Renault announces 7 new electric cars, unveils Renault 5 electric prototype

January 15, 2021

French automaker Renault announced its plan for the next 5 years and it includes 7 new electric cars to hit the market. One of them should be based on this new Renault 5 electric prototype. Renaulution Renault is a leader in electrification in Europe thanks to its very…

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EGEB: Spicy chili pepper chemical boosts solar panel efficiency

January 15, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Capsaicin, which makes chilli peppers hot, has an energy-boosting effect on solar panels. Coal-dependent Poland passes an Offshore Wind Act. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in…

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GM teases Cadillac Celestiq electric car with interesting ‘smart glass’ roof

January 15, 2021

GM is teasing the Cadillac Celestiq, a new electric car presented as a flagship model, with a few images and the announcement of an interesting “smart glass” roof. Cadillac Celestiq GM is starting to position Cadillac as its leading electric brand, starting with the upcoming Lyriq. But the automaker has also announced the Celestiq, which isn’t expected until around 2025, but is already…

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BMW announces Digital Key Plus for use with iPhone on all-electric car

January 15, 2021

BMW was the first car manufacturer to adopt Apple’s Car Key feature – enabling an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock your car – and has now announced an enhanced version known as Digital Key Plus. Digital Key Plus uses the ultra-wideband tech found in the U1 chip in the…

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Joe Biden expands his climate team with six policy experts

January 15, 2021

In December, Electrek reported that President-elect Joe Biden named the NRDC’s Gina McCarthy domestic climate czar. McCarthy and her deputy, Ali Zaidi, will coordinate action across multiple federal agencies and Congress. Here’s a brief background on six of Biden’s…

Google Messages is ‘native’ on Samsung Galaxy S21 as Discover is default feed

January 15, 2021

Samsung devotes a portion of every Unpacked event to talk about its partners, and the Google segment today revealed how Messages is “native” on the Galaxy S21, while you can connect Duo video calls to your TV. Samsung first discussed how Google Discover – as previously leaked – is now available to the left of your homescreen to provide a personalized stream of news and other relevant…

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Lucid (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) become latest EV companies looking to go public

January 15, 2021

Lucid Motors (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) are the latest electric vehicle companies looking to go public as there’s currently a gold rush in the space. SPAC frenzy in the EV market Over the last year, we have seen a surge in the number of companies in the electric vehicle…

Google Nest devices are now available in Samsung SmartThings [Update]

January 15, 2021

The Nest brand has built up a considerable collection of smart home hardware, and starting next year, that hardware is getting a new feature. All Google Nest devices will soon be supported in the Samsung SmartThings app. Starting in January 2021, you’ll be able to link…

Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon double as a key for your Ford, Audi, or BMW

January 15, 2021

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 series, complete with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to better connect to your other smart devices. The next great example of how to use the UWB on the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra is to use it as a car key for your next vehicle from Ford, BMW, and others. This morning, BMW announced that their “Digital Key Plus” experience was getting an upgrade to…