Tesla released more details about its effort to deploy large-scale battery recycling, and it claims that it can recover about 92% of battery cell materials with its recycling process.
When it comes to emissions throughout the entire lifecycle, electric vehicles have two main advantages over gas-powered vehicles.
When it comes to the operation of the vehicles, electric vehicle owners have more…
EGEB: Oil kingdom Saudi Arabia launches its first wind farm, the Middle East’s largest
August 10, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm is now connected and producing clean energy.
Arizona may get its very first electricity provider that offers 100% clean energy.
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India is reportedly considering Tesla’s proposal to greatly reduce import duties for electric cars, which would enable the automaker to finally enter the market.
Tesla has been talking about entering the Indian market for years, but regulations have slowed down their…
LG Energy Solution is looking to universities and research institutes around the world to help push the next generation of battery technologies forward in the form of a contest. Its international “Battery Innovation Contest” (BIC) will be hosted by LG Energy Solution with open entries through September. The contest is open to all topics pertaining to batteries, and the winner will receive a…
In preparation for its Dakar Rally debut this coming January, Audi has put its RS Q e-tron through eight days of endurance testing in extreme heat in Spain. Three teams of drivers from Audi Sport took turns testing the RS Q e-tron over tough terrain as well as fast gravel…
Tesla slashes size of Gigafactory solar array but says it will still grow to be largest in the world
August 10, 2021
Tesla has slashed the targeted size of the planned solar array at Gigafactory Nevada, but the automaker says that it will still grow to become the largest in the world.
In 2017, Tesla announced plans for a giant 70 MW rooftop array at Gigafactory Nevada, which would be…
Tesla makes Hepa filter with ‘bioweapon defense mode’ standard on Model Y electric SUV
August 10, 2021
Tesla has made its Hepa filter with “bioweapon defense mode” standard on new Model Y electric SUVs produced at Fremont Factory.
With the Model X and later the Model S, Tesla has started to put massive Hepa-rated air filters inside its vehicles.
The idea is for Tesla to put efforts into developing a more powerful air filtering system in order to not only contribute to the reduction of local…
Deepbrain boosts AI-powered virtual avatars with $44M raise
August 10, 2021
All the sessions from Transform 2021 are available on-demand now. Watch now.
Deepbrain AI (formerly Moneybrain), a conversational AI startup based in Seoul, South Korea, has raised $44 million in a series B round led by Korea Development Bank at a post-money valuation of…
Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works
August 10, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
The Apple Support app just got a new update with version 4.3, adding paired AirPods to the list of your owned devices.
Previously, if you need support for your AirPods in regards to “Audio & Sound,” “Lost Or Missing AirPods,” “Battery & Charging,” “Pairing & Connectivity,” “Physical or Liquid Damage,” or more, you had to click on a generic AirPods icon on the…