In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Four in five US homeowners with solar and storage feel prepared to weather a power outage.
Average construction costs for US wind farms dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2019.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important…
Tesla is reportedly about to enter the Japanese energy market with its energy storage products, starting with a 6 MWh Megapack project.
Since its inception, Tesla has been intricately linked to Japan.
Until Panasonic, a Japanese company, no other battery supplier wanted to…
When you think of electric mobility company Bird, the mind conjures up black and gray electric scooters zipping along city streets. But with today’s announcement of the new Bird Bike, the company is now adding black and gray electric bicycles to the mix.
But haven’t I…
These 5 new state laws move the US closer to clean energy
August 20, 2021
While legislators battle over federal infrastructure bills, some US states are out of the gate when it comes to adopting clean energy.
Environmental advocacy organization Environment America’s new report, “The United States of Clean Energy, Summer 2021,” summarizes clean energy progress and commitments made in 2021 state legislative sessions across the US.
(I’d just like to note that…
Across its long and storied history, Mercedes-Benz has repeatedly proven itself to be a marque capable of doing lots of different types of car extremely well. From low-slung, sporty convertibles to compact city cars of unparalleled luxury, there is hardly a shape of…
First VW ID.4 electric SUV pre-production units roll off the line at Chattanooga factory
August 20, 2021
The first VW ID.4 electric SUV pre-production units have rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory.
The VW ID.4 electric SUV is already available in the US market, but the units being delivered are coming from Germany in limited…
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Bethesda announced during QuakeCon today that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will get an Anniversary Edition on November 11 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Skyrim first launched on November 11, 2011, so this will be the RPG’s 10th anniversary. This new version will include the…
Whether you’ve just gotten your first iPhone or iPad or have had iOS devices for a long time and need a quick refresher, it’s useful to know how to print directly from your device. Read on for several options for how to print from iPhone and iPad.
The easiest way to…
Google sees Android apps on Mac, Windows as its ‘Games Future,’ according to internal plan
August 20, 2021
Google is infamously known for starting multiple projects to accomplish what is more or less the same task. That practice extends to gaming, with court documents today revealing an Android and Google Play-focused “Games Future” that’s apparently running parallel to…
Comment: MagSafe Duo has turned into my go-to accessory for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch
August 20, 2021
Alongside the iPhone 12 last year, Apple unveiled its new MagSafe wireless charging technology. The MagSafe ecosystem has grown to consist of a variety of accessories, including the MagSafe Duo two-in-one charger with one MagSafe puck and an Apple Watch charging puck.
When unveiled, the MagSafe Duo was mocked by many as a less-ambitious version of Apple’s failed AirPower all-in-one charger.
