Tag: electrek
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EGEB: A Michigan ‘smart energy district,’ coal country looks to solar, state solar projects, more
In today’s EGEB: Jackson, Michigan is creating a “energy district that is intelligent ” for electricity testing and innovation. Electricity bills from Appalachia are currently pushing some to research rooftop. New Mexico and Tennessee utilities look to go big on solar and battery storage. Duke Energy surpasses 1 GW in owned solar capability but it…
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Add Sun Joe’s 14A Electric Pressure Washer to your arsenal for $124, more in today’s Green Deals
Amazon provides the Sun Joe 2030PSI 14A Electric Pressure Washer for $124 shipped. At Walmart. Originally $199, it recently sells for about $150. This pressure washer sports five quick-connect spray hints, a 14A motor, plus also a 20-foot hose. Ideal for fall cleanup around the house because the leafs start to come off the trees. Rated…
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Tesla and Walmart are looking to re-energize 240+ solar systems and avoid removing them
We reported to a dispute involving Tesla and Walmart over issues with a gigantic number of solar power systems the former home that was installed in the latter ’ s. It looks like both companies are receptive to working with each other to address this problem rather than going via the courts. Much more ……
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Tern’s new HSD electric bicycle is a heavy haulin’ little cargo e-bike
Tern’s GSD electric freight burst what it means for a convenient freight e-bike. And the firm has unveiled a new model known as the Tern HSD. The GSD’s little brother has almost as much cargo capacity however manages to stuff it to a framework. More… Subscribe to Electrek on YouTube for exclusive videos and subscribe…
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Podcast: Tesla’s incredible delivery numbers, TSLA departures, Model 3 crash test results, & more
This week on a special holiday weekend Wednesday Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s incredible delivery numbers for the second quarter, a series of new Tesla exec departures, the Model 3 Euro NCAP crash test results, and more. more… Subscribe to Electrek on…
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EGEB: Possible solar efficiency breakthrough, India to up renewables — but keep coal in mix, more
In today’s EGEB: Researchers find the key to a long-pursued method for increasing solar cell efficiency. Malawi gets a boost from solar — in more ways than one. India wants to increase its share of renewables, but it also doesn’t want to abandon coal. A Canadian town sees a shift from oil and gas to…
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New York pressures Tesla to open up Supercharger network
Even the five commissioners making up the State of New York’s Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities in the country, have informed Tesla that unless it opens up its Supercharger system to additional vehicles, its channels will get no relief from demand prices on the electricity rates they pay. Rather, only built stations that utilize…
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Review: 2019 Zero FXS is the low cost electric motorcycle field’s best kept secret
The Zero FXS electric motorcycle has become easily the most economical and (in my opinion) the most fun offering in the Zero lineup. And many men and women don’t actually know it exists. So grab a beverage and continue reading while I let you know a thing or 2 reasons why the Zero FXS is…
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This is how easy it is to steal a $3,000 ‘unstealable’ electric bicycle
Vanmoof’s S2 electric bicycle was unveiled last year as a theft-proof electric bike. It turns out the company spoke a bit too soon, as the bike’s main tracking and anti-theft electronics can apparently be defeated in under 60 seconds. Update: Vanmoof has responded, calling the initial hacking claim by Digital Trends “misleading” and indicating that…
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RadWagon electric cargo bike review — how are good e-bikes this affordable?
We’re no strangers to Rad Power Bikes around these parts. And so it was with glee that we jumped on the opportunity to review Rad’s electric cargo bike offering, the RadWagon. And just like with Rad’s previous electric bicycles, I’m left wondering how a company can possibly sell such good e-bikes for so little cash.…