A study has looked into why about 18% of electric car owners go back to gas-powered vehicles.
The reasons are mostly exactly what we expected.
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Ram TRX truck was spotted on Tesla’s test track, potentially benchmarking for Cybertruck
A new Ram TRX truck was spotted on Tesla’s test track at Fremont factory. The automaker is potentially benchmarking the vehicle for the Cybertruck electric pickup truck.
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Watch new electric Polaris Ranger UTV tow a fully loaded logging truck ahead of launch
As we’ve previously reported, Polaris is set to release a new version of the company’s electric Ranger UTV this year. Now a new teaser video is giving us a look at the prototype’s powerful towing capabilities.
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EGEB: The US government wants you to help it ramp up clean energy
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The DOE has earmarked $13 million for clean energy innovators to help the US government become carbon neutral.
New Jersey’s statewide community solar pilot program launches two more solar…
Elon Musk: Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving Beta update ‘will blow your mind’
Elon Musk now says that Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving Beta software update “will blow your mind,” and it’s only about two weeks away.
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Quick Charge Podcast: April 28, 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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are r…
Tesla Model S Plaid+ gets Caviar’s gold treatment, becomes most expensive and stupidest Tesla yet
Caviar, a popular luxury brand better known for putting real gold on Apple products, has turned its attention to Tesla and, more specifically, the Model S Plaid+.
They have created the most expensive and stupidest Tesla vehicle yet.
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GM launches new partnership to have ~60,000 public chargers from 7 networks on the same app in US & Canada
GM is launching a product called Ultium Charge 360, which basically consists of a new partnership to have around 60,000 public chargers from seven networks on the same app in the US and Canada.
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The Zebra electric moped gives Vespa vibes without cumbersome motorcycle regulations
Want the fun and utility of a seated electric scooter but without the hassle of a motorcycle license or insurance? Hybrid e-bike/scooters like the Zebra could fit the bill.
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Green Deals: GOTRAX Shift S1 electric bike takes you around town this spring at $499, more
Walmart is offering the GOTRAX Shift S1 Electric Bike for $499 shipped. Down from its $799 original price and $699 going rate at Walmart, today’s deal marks a new low that we’ve tracked. Featuring a riding speed of 20 MPH and range of 15-m…
