In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that requires all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – be covered by solar panels.
The new provisions are part of French president Emmanuel Macron’s large-scale plan to heavily invest in renewables, which aims to multiply by 10 the amount of solar energy…
How electric vehicles help keep the lights on with bidirectional charging during extreme weather events
November 9, 2022
You know how frustrating it can be if you’ve lost power for several days (or weeks). No running water and your internet, refrigerator, and other kitchen appliances are down – it’s complete darkness at night. Electric vehicles featuring large, powerful batteries and…
Honda EM1 unveiled as company’s first electric moped in Europe
November 9, 2022
Honda took to the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show today to unveil its first European model with an electric drivetrain, the Honda EM1.
Honda EM1 unveiled in Milan
Electrek was on site at the show to visit Honda’s booth and see the new electric model in the flesh.
In a storm…
Today, we bring you an exclusive first-drive review of the Theron Reever, an electric ATV that could make you stop waiting for the Tesla Cyberquad and set the stage for a new segment being electrified.
Over the last few years, we have seen the wave of electrification taking over the auto industry spilling over to motorsports.
Taiga Motors has been a great example with its electric snowmobile and…
Gear in this story
November 8, 2022
Fujifilm’s already impressive catalog of X-mount lenses got a little bigger the other day, with the introduction of the new 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro. In plain speak, that’s a splashproof lens with a linear motor for autofocus and an aperture ring to boot. Its…
Photographer Vincent Ledvina created a mesmerizing timelapse video of Northern lights footage compiled from his adventures in Manitoba, Canada.
Ledvina, who presented at this past weekend’s Aurora Summit, and is also known for co-developing the North Dakota Dual Aurora…
Google is today celebrating the late great British soul singer Dusty Springfield with an animated Doodle on the homepage.
Born on April 16, 1939, Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien grew up in West Hampstead, London, and it was not until 1958 that she joined the girl group The Lana Sisters. However, some two years later, O’Brien teamed up with her brother Tom Springfield and Tim Feild…
Google’s Android Automotive has been slowly picking up pace in recent years with more vehicle manufacturers opting for the in-car entertainment and control system. A new deeper partnership between Renault and Google aims to deliver a “software-defined vehicle,” or as…
Samsung will update these Galaxy devices to Android 13
November 8, 2022
After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices outside of a beta program. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will probably get it over the coming months.
What’s new in Android 13…
Apple Frames 3.0 launches with iPhone 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra support, multiple resolutions, more
November 8, 2022
The fantastic Apple Frames Shortcut created by MacStories’ Federico Viticci has been upgraded today with a major new version. The latest iteration was completely rewritten for improved performance and reliability. And it comes with support for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, and M2 MacBook Air, multiple display resolution options, and more.
If you haven’t used Apple Frames…
