GM and Uber announced a new partnership today to help drivers buy Chevy Bolt EV electric cars with employee discounts and new financing options.
While GM once invested in Lyft, it is with rival Uber that they are now partnering to “help accelerate the rideshare industry’s transition to an all-electric, zero-emissions future by offering drivers on Uber’s platform special pricing on the…
EGEB: A great breakthrough for solar panel recycling
September 14, 2020
Researchers discover an eco-friendly way to recycle silicon — used in solar panels — into nanoparticles.
South Korea will increase the number of EVs from the current 110,000 to 1.13 million by 2025.
A Scottish distillery has designed a “climate-positive” vodka made…
VW CEO tests Tesla Model Y, calls it a VW ‘reference’ car
September 14, 2020
VW CEO Hebert Diess revealed that after having Elon Musk test drive the ID.3, he himself test-drove the Tesla Model Y, which he says is a “reference” car for the German automaker.
Much has been said about the meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and VW Hebert Diess last…
Uber announces $800 million to accelerate transition to electric cars, but only aims for 100% electric by 2040
September 14, 2020
Uber announced its plan to accelerate the transition to electric cars with $800 million to help its drivers go electric.
However, it only aims for 100% of drives to be electric by 2040.
Earlier today, we reported on GM partnering with Uber to help drivers buy discounted Chevy Bolt EV electric cars.
It is actually just one small part of a bigger announcement from Uber today about transitioning to…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 8, 2020
September 14, 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…
Zooz Bikes launches 3 new BMX-style electric bikes that are light on weight, heavy on nostalgia
September 14, 2020
Remember your childhood, ripping around the neighborhood on a bare-bones BMX bike? certainly does, which is why they’ve tried to recapture that nostalgia in a lineup of three new electric bikes unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Zooz Bikes has just announced the…
Lucid has confirmed the price range of its Air electric sedan ahead of the full unveiling today.
It will cost between $80,000 and $169,000 before incentives, depending on the configuration.
The unveiling is set for 4 p.m. Pacific time and there’s a lot of information and the final production design that it is going to be unveiled at the event.
Considering Lucid has already released a lot of…
GM unveils its wireless battery management tech, will power next-gen EVs with Ultium batteries
September 14, 2020
GM is unveiling today its new wireless battery management technology that will power its third-generation electric vehicles equipped with Ultium batteries.
Earlier this year, GM unveiled its new electric strategy based on its new Ultium modular battery platform that will…
A new drone flyover of Tesla’s massive new casting machine, which is apparently the biggest in the world, shows new casted parts outside.
Last month, we reported on Tesla installing what is believed to be the world’s biggest casting machine outside Fremont…
EGEB: US spends most on stimulus but least on green energy
September 14, 2020
The US has spent the most stimulus money compared to other major economies — and the least on green energy.
The UK government marks World EV Day today with a £12 million funding tech competition package.
Big Mattress company Tempur Sealy embraces 100% green energy in the US and Europe.
Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the planet and your bank account — all without…
