Environmental lead Lisa Jackson has acknowledged in a podcast that Apple buys carbon offsets in order to hit its “100% carbon neutral” claim, but says that this is a relatively small proportion of the company’s total usage. More…
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Tesla Model 3 is now the best-selling used car and even sometimes sells for higher price than new
The Tesla Model 3 is now considered the best-selling used car in the US and it is so popular that it even sometimes sells for higher prices than new. More…
Tesla Model 3 is now the best-selling used car and sometimes even sells for higher price than new
The Tesla Model 3 is now considered the best-selling used car in the US, and it is so popular that it even sometimes sells for higher prices than new. More…
Tesla Model 3 is now the quickest-selling used car and sometimes even sells for higher price than new
The Tesla Model 3 is now considered the best-selling used car in the US, and it is so popular that it even sometimes sells for higher prices than new. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 13, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
6 ways electric car drivers can save money on home charging
Do you plug your car in as soon as you get home from work at the end of the day? Raise your hand. (I just asked my husband to raise his hand.) OK, we have to stop doing that, because it’s peak period – which means a higher electric bill. More…
An electric school bus helps power grid in a first for this New England utility
The utility company National Grid has leveraged an electric school bus to help meet peak demand for electricity for the first time, in Beverly, Massachusetts. The National Grid supplies electricity to Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. More…
Tesla is under pressure from NHTSA over Full Self-Driving Beta NDA and ‘stealth recall’
The NHTSA is upping the pressure on Tesla as the regulator asked for more information about the non-disclosure agreement it made Full Self-Driving Beta testers agree to. More…
First ride: Super73-ZX is an awesome electric moped with serious California vibes
Super73’s reputation precedes itself, with the company known as much for its SoCal lifestyle image as its hot-selling electric moped-style bikes.. More…
Tesla secures large supply of nickel from New Caledonia for battery production
Tesla has signed a new supply agreement in order to secure a large amount of nickel from New Caledonia for battery production. More…
EGEB: It gets real – Vineyard Wind orders its Haliade-X wind turbines
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB). More…
Tesla cofounder JB Straubel sends warning to automakers going all-electric: ‘Do the supply chain math’
Tesla co-founder and long-time CTO JB Straubel sent a warning to automakers who are making announcements about timelines to go all-electric: “make sure you do the math when it comes to your supply chain”. More…
How much is a Tesla lease? Everything you need to know
So you’re thinking of getting a Tesla and wonder, “how much is a lease?” Smart choice. Have you considered the Tesla’s cheapest EV, the Model 3? Or perhaps you have the money to splurge on the Model S Plaid? What color? What added features? Should you buy instead of lease? These are all questions you’ll need to consider before your first zero-emission joy ride. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 12, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Tesla is deploying the first Megacharger to charge its Tesla Semi electric truck
Tesla has been spotted deploying the first Megacharger to charge its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada. More…
Rivian’s first retail hub to open in Venice, CA, as ‘a space to gather’
Fresh off the heels of delivering its flagship R1T electric pickup to first customers, Rivian has shared details of its first hub, centered in Venice, California. Rather than existing as solely a retail space, Rivian hopes this first of several hub locations will offer a space for public gatherings and encourages its community to visit and connect. If you happen to order a $70,000 EV while you’re there… well that’s a welcomed option as well. More…
Tesla unveils its new crash safety tech based on collecting real-world data
Tesla unveils its latest crash safety technology based on real-world data collection using its large fleet of vehicles equipped with sensors for its self-driving technology. More…
US cement manufacturers release their road map to carbon neutrality by 2050 [Update]
Electrek spoke with Rick Bohan, VP of sustainability at the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents 92% of US cement manufacturing production capacity and has distribution facilities in every continental US state. Cement is the second-most-used construction material on the planet.. More…
ELMS announces collaboration with Ample to bring battery swaps to its commercial EVs
Commercial EV manufacturer Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) has announced plans to offer a bundled commercial EV option that features Ample’s modular battery swap capabilities on ELMS’ commercial EVs. With different service options planned, customers will soon be able to choose the best option to support their fleet efficiency. More…
Lucid details DreamDrive ADAS platform, with ‘conditional automated driving in coming years’
Following the start of production of its Air sedan, Lucid Motors has now shared new details of DreamDrive, its Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) with over 30 features. Additionally, the American automaker shared details of a DreamDrive Pro option, which includes LiDAR, and even hinted at a future Highway Pilot upgrade that may deliver conditional hands-free driving capability. More…
