Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more…
Ford is partnering with Uber to offer flexible, no-commitment Mustang Mach-E leases for rideshare drivers. The first-of-its-kind agreement is designed to promote EVs while cutting emissions in cities.
Ford and Uber expand Mustang Mach-E lease program
The program, called Ford…
Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch.
Last month, we reported that Tesla started to apply a $1,210 discount on new inventory Model 3 vehicles in the US.
The fact that…
Polestar 2's latest OTA update adds YouTube, plus upgrades to Range Assist and Apple CarPlay
June 1, 2023
This morning, Polestar began rolling out over-the-air software update P2.9 to Polestar 2 drivers around the globe. The update features the addition of YouTube integration, plus enhancements to both Range Assist and Apple CarPlay functions.
Although Polestar has several EV models in its current pipeline, the Polestar 2 will go down as its first BEV that started it all. Since debuting as a 2020…
Adobe Denoise made its debut for Camera Raw, Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic in the company’s April 2023 update, as shown here in the What’s New dialog from Lightroom CC.
Throughout its 16-year existence, Adobe’s Photoshop Lightroom has impressed us…
WASHINGTON — Air Force Maj. Gen. Heath Collins will pin on a third star and become the Missile Defense Agency’s next director, according to the Pentagon’s general officer announcement on May 31.
Collins will replace Vice Adm. Jon Hill, who has served as director since…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2023
June 1, 2023
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…
Electrifying the entire US federal fleet would save $6 billion over 15 years, according to a report from global research and analytics firm ICF Climate Center.
The entire US federal fleet, across all civilian and military agencies, is made up of more than 650,000…
If you ever wanted to be a part of history, now may be your chance. Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, as it’s better known, is opening reservations for its first-ever all-electric commercial flight.
Reservations opening for SAS’s first electric flight
SAS is inviting…
Triggered by earthquakes, undersea volcanoes, and other Earth-shaking forces, tsunamis can devastate coastal communities. And when it comes to providing advance warning, every second counts. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are testing a novel approach to detect – from the far reaches of the atmosphere – the ocean’s deadliest waves.
Called GUARDIAN (GNSS Upper Atmospheric…
