The Tesla Powerwall can be a useful energy storage solution for homeowners with rooftop solar arrays. They can store excess power generated by their solar system, or use it when they need it or send it into the grid when it makes the most sense.
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Tesla patents new clamping system to help with panel gaps
One of the biggest complaints that Tesla has received over the years is about the abnormally large panel gaps that are sometimes visible on its vehicles.
Now the company has applied for a patent on a new clamping system that could help with the panel …
Curtiss unveils two new insane electric motorcycle versions that go 0-60 mph in 2.1s
While the 2018 EICMA Milan Motorcycle show doesn’t begin until tomorrow, Curtiss Motorcycles is getting a jump on everyone. Today, they just unveiled two new versions of their super high power electric motorcycle known as Zeus.
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Bentley considers its own all-electric car based on the upcoming Porsche-Audi electric platform
While almost all of Volkswagen’s brands are announcing upcoming new EVs left and right, Bentley still hasn’t pulled the trigger.
Now the automaker is considering to jump-start the electrification of its lineup with its own all-electric car…
EICMA 2018: Electrek is at the Milan Motorcycle Show – and here’s a sneak peak
The EICMA 2018 Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy is likely the largest motorcycle show of the year. Everyone from major brands to new startups are here showing off their newest rides. The number of electric vehicles has grown every year, and this year f…
Tesla Semi is not scaring Daimler, CEO throws cold water and says they will dominate electric trucks
There’s currently a race to bring electric trucks to market and change the economics in the trucking industry while removing its reliance on fossil fuels.
Tesla has the most aggressive plan to electrify the market with the Tesla Semi, but Daimle…
The crazy big-wheeled US-made electric scooter that you can’t buy… yet
Thanks to companies like Bird and Lime, electric scooters have transformed into a popular form of transportation. However, most electric scooters have fairly low speed and power ratings.
One US-based company wants to change that, and has developed an …
Tesla discounts Autopilot over-the-air upgrade in new free trials
Following several changes, it looks like Tesla is pushing hard to sell its Enhanced Autopilot package lately.
Now we learn that Tesla is offering a discount on the Autopilot package as part of a new trial. more…
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Electrek review: The Jetson Bolt electric bicycle is a $399 steal of a deal
One of the things I love about electric bicycles is the extreme variety of options in the market. From electric cargo bikes to mini e-bikes to $10,000 street e-bikes, there’s a bit of everything on the spectrum.
And like any spectrum, you often …
Mopeds and scooters are going green – KYMCO chairman says electric scooters to be majority of new model sales
With over 70 million gas scooters and mopeds already on the streets worldwide, these small and nimble vehicles are an important part of the transportation ecosystem.
However convenient they are for riders though, loud and polluting gas scooters are a …