Now that Tesla achieved its goal to ramp up Model 3 production to 5,000 units in a week, the automaker’s focus has shifted to try to make a profit during the second half of the year – something CEO Elon Musk has been telling investors for m…
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Daimler is delivering a fleet of all-electric trucks to Lisbon
The electrification of trucks is happening faster than many predicted and Daimler is at the forefront of it with several recent fleet deliveries.
Now the German company’s FUSO brand is delivering a new fleet of “over ten all-electric light-…
Scott Pruitt resigns as EPA head, replaced by climate denier and coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as acting administrator
Today, in response to the myriad of self-induced scandals which have plagued him ever since he took the job, Scott Pruitt resigned his position as chief saboteur Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
He will be replaced by Deputy Admini…
Tesla’s difficult service situation in Norway is a scary glimpse at potential future in other markets, Tesla says it’s on it
Norway is Tesla’s biggest market per capita and it shows no sign of slowing down. It gives us a glimpse at the potential future of other markets as they grow their own electric vehicle fleets.
Right now, it’s not a hopeful glimpse at the fu…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveils first image of gantry system for Chicago’s Loop
After winning the contract to build Chicago’s transit system between downtown and the O-Hare airport, Elon Musk’s Boring Company said that it will likely end up being the startup’s first deployment of its ‘Loop’ technology…
Green Deals: EcoSmart 4-pack 60W A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulbs $6, more
Home Depot offers a four-pack of EcoSmart 60W A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulbs for $5.86 shipped. Regularly selling for $10 or more, this is a match of our previous mention and a great price on a four-pack of bulbs. Switch to LED and save on energy costs w…
Porsche updates dealer contract in preparation for upcoming all-electric Taycan and charging infrastructure
Porsche is preparing to introduce its first all-electric vehicle and it looks like it is quite serious about doing it right with significant investments in charging infrastructure and sales channels.
The German automaker has now updated its dealer cont…
Electric bicycle heavyweights Shimano and Brose both unveil new competing mid-drive motors
This week has been a good one for innovation in the electric bicycle industry, with two major players both unveiling new designs for mid-drive motors built specifically for electric mountain bikes.
Brose dropped the new Drive S Mag, a magnesium update …
Elon Musk suspects reporter bribed Tesla employee on behalf of rich TSLA short
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has accused a Business Insider reporter of acting “as an inside trading source for one of Tesla’s biggest short-sellers” and “bribing” a former Tesla employee for information.
It’s the latest example of…
Rimac is helping build the all-electric CUPRA e-Racer car
Rimac, the all-electric hypercar manufacturer now partly owned by Porsche, confirmed that it is behind the electric powertrain of the all-electric racecar of SEAT’s new brand CUPRA: the CUPRA e-Racer.
The vehicle is presented as “the first comple…
