In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
South Korea has committed nearly $40 billion to build EV tech factories and expand R&D in the US.
The UK will install 3,550 “ultra-rapid charging points” on motorways and in towns over two years.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…
Google Photos is ending its perk of free unlimited storage starting on June 1, 2021. It was a huge selling point for the service for years, which, understandably, has many wishing they could keep it. The good news, though, is that Google Pixel owners will still be eligible…
Chrome 91 rolling out: Freeze Tab Groups, launch PWAs at startup, Android tablets load desktop site
May 26, 2021
Following version 90’s release on Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux, the next release of Google’s browser is rolling out. Chrome 91 is here with a handful of features for Android including updated form controls and desktop sites on tablets.
When Tab Groups are collapsed…
Tesla today announced a new data center in China in order to keep data collected from vehicles in the country locally.
The news comes after the government banned Tesla cars from more locations over data collection concerns.
Earlier this year, we reported on Tesla facing some challenges in China regarding its data collection from the cameras in its vehicles.
The People’s Liberation Army…
Yadea is the largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, with a product portfolio that spans a variety of seated electric scooters and e-bikes. Now the company is adding standing electric scooters to the mix.
With today’s announcement of the Yadea KS5 and KS5…
The Ohio State Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will consider Senate Bill 52 today, which would allow townships to designate “energy development districts” for wind and solar farms or just veto them altogether. However, locals would not have the same rights…
Tesla has already accumulated over 1 million Cybertruck reservations, according to the latest tally.
The electric pickup truck still has strong momentum.
When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck back in November 2019, the automaker started taking reservations with $100 refundable deposits.
It was the company’s lowest deposit amount, and therefore, it is a smaller commitment than with Tesla’s other…
Tesla announces transition to ‘Tesla Vision’ without radar, warns of limitations at first
May 26, 2021
Tesla today announced the official transition to “Tesla Vision” without radar on Model 3 and Model Y.
In the process, the automaker warns of some limitations on Autopilot features at first.
Over the last few months, Tesla has been talking about transitioning its…
Google has swapped its homepage logo out with an addictive swing dancing game in honor of New York City’s Savoy Ballroom.
When the Savoy Ballroom opened on March 12, 1926, there were two things that set the venue apart from much of New York’s dance scene. Firstly, the…
First all-electric Google Street View car is a Jaguar I-Pace with air quality sensors for Dublin
May 26, 2021
For the past few years, Google has equipped its mapping vehicles with air pollution sensors. Google worked with Jaguar Land Rover on the first all-electric Street View car that will be tasked with measuring air quality in Dublin, Ireland.
A Jaguar I-Pace is being used for this effort, and it will see a roof mounting for the tall Street View camera, as well as a new rear-window glass for wiring…
