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Tesla is making push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches tipping point July 3, 2020
Tesla is making a push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches a tipping point for electric vehicles — led by the Model 3. more… The post Tesla is making push toward fleet vehicles as cost of operation reaches tipping point appeared first on Electrek.
Tesla launches Cybertruck reservations in China — is it a big market for trucks? July 3, 2020
Tesla has launched Cybertruck reservations in China, an increasingly important market for the automaker, but will it be a significant market for Tesla’s electric truck? more… The post Tesla launches Cybertruck reservations in China — is it a big market for trucks? appeared first on Electrek.
Sun Joe’s electric pole saw is $57, more in today’s Green Deals July 3, 2020
Amazon offers the Sun Joe 6.5A Electric Chain Pole Saw in red for $56.99 shipped. That’s down from the usual $90 price tag and a match of the best offer we’ve tracked at Amazon. Notable features here include an all-electric design with a telescoping reach to 9.4-feet, which extends to 15-feet overhead. It’s capable of trimming […]
Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy July 3, 2020
Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will acquire a stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy as it tries to secure battery supply for its electric vehicle plans. more… The post Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis Energy appeared first on Electrek.
The UK government ceases funding fossil-fuel projects abroad — mostly July 3, 2020
The CDC Group, the British government’s development finance institution, will end most fossil-fuel financing abroad. It says it will invest only in companies that align with the Paris Agreement to achieve net zero by 2050. more… The post The UK government ceases funding fossil-fuel projects abroad — mostly appeared first on Electrek.
Harley-Davidson LiveWire rider completes Mexico to Canada electric border run July 3, 2020
Sure, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle may be designed for urban riders, but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle long distance trips. At least that’s what Diego Cardenas just proved after completing a ride from the US-Mexico border to the US-Canada border to celebrate his 50th birthday! more… The post Harley-Davidson LiveWire rider completes Mexico […]
EGEB: Japan’s new bullet train has first li-ion battery self-propulsion system July 3, 2020
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Japan’s new bullet train, with a lithium-ion battery self-propulsion system, is one of the fastest trains in the world. The British government’s development bank will (mostly) end fossil-fuel financing abroad. EV charging infrastructure alliance ChargeUp Europe gains its seventh member, eMobility software provider has·to·be. more… The post EGEB: […]
Tesla secures more batteries from LG Chem, says report July 3, 2020
Tesla has reportedly secured more battery supply from LG Chem who is going to assign capacity from a Korean factory to the California-based automaker. more… The post Tesla secures more batteries from LG Chem, says report appeared first on Electrek.
Fiido D11 $799 electric bicycle test (yes, this cheap Indiegogo e-bike rocks!) July 3, 2020
The Fiido D11 folding electric bicycle just launched last week on Indiegogo for pre-order at $799. That’s an awesome price for a slick-looking e-bike, but who really knows in advance if a new product launched on Indiegogo is bang or bust? So I talked to the company and convinced them to send me one of […]
Tesla filed joint patent with CureVac on possibly revolutionary ‘bioreactor for RNA’ July 3, 2020
A patent application shows that Tesla has been working with CureVac on a possibly revolutionary “bioreactor for RNA” for over a year. more… The post Tesla filed joint patent with CureVac on possibly revolutionary ‘bioreactor for RNA’ appeared first on Electrek.

Inside EVs

IONITY Celebrates 250th Fast-Charging Station In Europe July 3, 2020
Some areas in Central Europe are already quite well covered, although a lot of work is still ahead for IONITY.
Fastned Acquires Fast-Charging Network MisterGreen July 3, 2020
Fastned will take over MisterGreen's 16 high-traffic fast-charging locations in the Netherlands.
Tesla's Elon Musk Updates On Autopilot Rewrite Functionality, Timelines July 3, 2020
As Tesla moves forward with Full Self-Driving development, an Autopilot rewrite may be released in 2 to 4 months.
Demand For The Renault ZOE Is Surging In Europe July 3, 2020
Renault ZOE may soon see five-digit numbers of new registrations per month.
Renault EV Sales In France Is Booming: 17,650 ZOE Sold In H1 2020 July 3, 2020
More than 100,000 ZOE have been sold since 2012.
BMW i3 Sales In U.S. Down 85% In Q2 2020 July 3, 2020
Hopefully, BMW's plug-in hybrids will cope better than the i3 has most recently.
BMW Opens Competence Centre For E-Drive Production For 500,000 EVs July 3, 2020
BMW bets on in-house production of high-voltage batteries and electric motors in Dingolfing.
Tesla Model 3 TeslaCam Catches SUV Crash With Multiple Rollovers July 3, 2020
Yet another Tesla dashcam video that was used as evidence in an investigation.
Report Calls For Gas And Diesel Ban To Start In 2032 In UK July 3, 2020
That would be eight years earlier than originally suggested.
Citroen Boss Expects Rise In Post-Pandemic EV Demand July 3, 2020
He argues that there are several key factors that will prove him right.

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