Any large public gathering is bound to draw a police presence to maintain safety and order. But at the COP26 climate summit currently underway in Scotland, the UK police are using a decidedly more environmentally appropriate form of patrol vehicle: Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycles.. More…
COP26 Daily Briefing: 2 big things that happened on November 3
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. More…
VW CEO is facing a no-confidence vote after telling the truth about the need to go electric fast
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is in hot water. He’s apparently facing a no-confidence vote after pressure from the automaker’s worker council over his comment about the need to go electric faster. More…
Proximity to EV action becomes stock Viagra to legacy companies
One thing seems certain these days: If you’re a legacy car sector company wanting to give your stock price a serious goosing, find some way to thrust yourself into the EV news cycle. More…
Elon Musk says he will sell $24 billion of Tesla (TSLA) stocks if Twitter votes for it
Elon Musk says that he is prepared to sell about $24 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks if his Twitter followers vote for it. More…
Tesla (TSLA) maintains extremely strong electric vehicle output in China
Tesla’s numbers in China are out today, and the automaker has managed to maintain its impressive output with over 54,000 electric vehicles last month. More…
Propella Mini launched as light, fun-size electric bike for space-limited riders on a budget
While many electric bikes continue getting heavier and heavier, Propella has constantly bucked that trend with its lightweight electric bicycles. But the Propella Mini e-bike takes the brand to a whole new level with its smallest and lightest model yet. More…
Rivian (RIVN) goes public at almost $70 billion valuation, aims to reach 1 million EV volume by 2030
Rivian (RIVN) goes public this morning, and after adjusting the price up all week, it now values the company at almost $70 billion at the opening. More…
COP26 Daily Briefing: 3 big things that happened on November 10
The COP26, aka the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021, is under way in Glasgow. Here’s Electrek‘s daily roundup of the key happenings at the world’s most important summit ever. More…
Tesla (TSLA) confirms Elon Musk has sold roughly $5 billion worth of stocks so far, likely to keep going
In additional SEC filings late Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) has confirmed that CEO Elon Musk has sold roughly $5 billion worth of stocks.. More…
GM Defense is planning a military prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV
General Motors recently shared that it is speaking with the US military about building an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV. The eLRV prototype planned for 2022 will be developed by GM Defense as a modified version of the Hummer EV, to fit US Army specifications.. More…
Belgian, Italian firms land $1.1B contract for the largest US offshore wind farm
A consortium of Belgian dredging company Deme Group and Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract by Dominion Energy Virginia to help build what will be the largest offshore wind farm in the US, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. More…
Belgian, Italian firms land $1.1B contract for the US’ largest offshore wind farm
A consortium of Belgian dredging company Deme Group and Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group has been awarded a $1.1 billion contract by Dominion Energy Virginia to help build what will be the largest offshore wind farm in the US, the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. More…
Closer look at Juiced Bikes’ new 28 MPH ‘fun-sized’ RipRacer electric bike
Last week the San Diego-based electric bicycle company Juiced Bikes unveiled its newest e-bike, the RipRacer. The bike features a smaller frame and 20″ wheels, making it ideal for for either smaller riders or city dwellers that want an elevator-friendly, space-conscious ride. More…
EdisonFuture is developing a Cybertruck-like solar pickup with up to 450 miles of range
Infant EV brand EdisonFuture debuted two truck concepts at the LA Auto Show this year, aiming to bring both models to market in 2025. One concept in particular, the EF1-T, is quite interesting looking (and long). While the company may not be trying to compete with Tesla per se, the EF1-T pickup could certainly attract some Cybertruck fans as an alternative option, should it make it to production.. More…
Tesla suffers worldwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars (update: back)
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. More…
Tesla suffers worldwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. More…
Breaking: Tesla suffers worldwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide (update: now worldwide) app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. More…
Breaking: Tesla suffers nationwide app server outage, owners can’t connect to their cars
Tesla is currently suffering from a nationwide app server outage -resulting in owners not being able to connect to their cars. More…
Tax credits jump to $1,500 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act
Electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may be getting significantly more affordable in the US after tax credits for both advance closer towards becoming law. More…
