Tesla is getting more scrutiny from regulators in China, where some have concerns over battery fires, unexpected acceleration, and more. Last year, Tesla butted heads with regulators in China over a Model S and Model X recall. The automaker had to recall almost all Model S/Model X sent to China over a suspension issue, but
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Amazon is offering the TP-Link Kasa Wi-Fi Smart Switch for $14.99 Prime shipped. Down from its normal going rate of $20, this is just $1 above its all-time low at Amazon and is the best available. If you’re always walking around the house to turn lights off at night or before you leave to save
Yuba’s electric cargo bikes are known for landing fairly high on the quality ladder. That premium build has also kept them perched quite high on the price ladder as well… until now. The company’s newest electric cargo bike, the Yuba Kombi E5, is shaking things up as Yuba’s new entry-level e-cargo bike model. The original
Someone captured a video of Tesla updating the software of a large fleet in a parking lot and it looks like the aliens are coming. Tesla and over-the-air software updates Tesla was an early leader in adopting the capacity to push over-the-air software updates to its customer vehicles back in 2012. While most automakers have
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Is there anything more fun than flying through the air in a dune buggy, 80’s music blasting and wild hair blowing in the wind? And what if you didn’t have to fiddle with an annoying engine or strain to hear your rock music over a popping exhaust? Even better, right?! While electric UTVs and dune
High-speed rail is part of everyday life in many parts of the world – but not in the US, where the car is still very much king. US Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants to change that, and so do a lot of US residents and companies, but it’s going to be an enormous challenge. Why
Gosund (98% positive lifetime feedback) via Amazon is offering a 4-pack of its Wi-Fi Smart Plugs for $16.79 Prime shipped with the code 7ABYT6L6 and when you clip the on-page coupon. Down from its $28 list price, this makes the plugs right around $4 each and is the best available. You’ll find that Gosund’s Wi-Fi
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New York City’s iconic Empire State Building and other buildings in its owner’s portfolio are all now powered entirely by wind, making it the US’ largest real estate user of 100% renewable energy. Empire State Realty Trust’s big move Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) has made a deal to purchase wind power from renewable energy
The new Administration is off to a great start! The existential threat of climate change is finally getting the federal attention it requires. On January 27, President Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order that declared an all-of-government approach to fighting climate change, integrating it into actions across every agency and taking back global leadership. In
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Today only, Woot is offering the Segway Ninebot MAX Electric Kick Scooter for $555 Prime shipped. Non-Prime members will be charged a $6 delivery fee. This saves you $245 from its list price at Amazon, beats the all-time low that we’ve tracked there by $95, and marks the best available. This scooter rides at up
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Tesla has transitioned the new Model S and Model X to a Li-ion 12-volt car battery – getting rid of the lead-acid battery. New Tesla Model S and Model X Last week, Tesla finally unveiled the highly-anticipated new Model S and Model X. The automaker released a bunch of information on its website, but it didn’t
A brand new Tesla Semi prototype has been spotted between Tesla’s Fremont factory and Gigafactory Nevada ahead of the start of production. Tesla Semi When unveiling Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the electric truck would be available in 2019. After a few delays, Tesla talked about “low-volume production in late 2020, but the
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said late last week that the city will “renounce fossil fuels fully.” SunPower and EagleView are working together to reduce solar installation timelines and costs. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price
A new video released by Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon shows the Volcon Grunt off-road electric motorcycle riding in more detail than we’ve ever seen before. Volcon Grunt electric motorcycle video The Grunt is Volcon’s first planned electric powersports vehicle headed for production at the company’s new factory. The Texas factory is currently under construction
While the electric bicycle industry has been showing impressive growth for the last several years, 2020 witnessed rapid gains in the industry unlike anything we’d seen before. But what does the e-bike industry have in stock for us in 2021? Here are my top five predictions for this year. Wave of affordable mid-drive e-bikes Mid-drive
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Remember when the coolest kids on the block had those ride-on PowerWheels Jeeps? Well, just because we’re adults now doesn’t mean we can’t still have the same type of fun. This week’s entry for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week is a fun-looking little electric Jeep with room for two adventure-loving adults.
IdentiFlight’s smart cameras, which spot birds of prey such as eagles and then halt wind turbines to protect the birds, can result in a large percentage reduction of bird deaths, according to a new study published last week in the Journal of Applied Ecology. Wind turbine eagle death study The study, titled, “Eagle fatalities are
The Sierra Club analyzed utilities’ long-term energy plans. See how yours stacks up. Check out this interactive map that reveals your country’s climate risks. 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 to shop for the
Elon Musk confirmed that the new Tesla Roadster has been delayed to 2022 – a good two years behind the original schedule. Tesla Roadster timeline When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it will come to market in 2020. Tesla started taking reservations for the impressive electric supercar with a 0-60
Elon Musk warned that Tesla would need to be “lucky” in order to deliver some Cybertruck electric pickups this year. Volume deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck are not coming until 2022. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the automaker said that production would start in 2021. This was always an ambitious goal considering all
Tesla’s new steering wheel in the Model S and Model X comes with more than meets the eye. Electrek managed to learn more details about Tesla’s new innovative product. New Tesla Model S and Model X Today, Tesla unveiled its highly-anticipated new Model S and Model X 2021 refresh. The new electric vehicles have updated
The two cars that Android Automotive currently powers are both electric. Ahead of Google’s dashboard experience coming to more vehicles, the built-in Google Maps app is improving how you find EV charging stations. Charging opportunities are an important consideration when planning trips given the range of current electric cars and the availability of stations being
A Tesla Model S with ‘Palladium’ refresh was spotted being tested on the automaker’s test track at Fremont factory ahead of the launch, which we believe is imminent. Tesla Model S Palladium Refresh Back in 2018, we reported on Tesla working on a significant interior design refresh for Model S and Model X that was at the time
The European Union announced the beneficiaries of a new 2.9 billion euros ($3.5 billion) fund to support battery production projects for electric vehicles and Tesla, BMW, FCA are amongst the top beneficiaries. European Battery Innovation The program is called ‘European Battery Innovation’ and it is led by the EU Commission as a ‘Project of Common European Interest’
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