Tag: electrek
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VW to cut 7,000 jobs, drastically increase software development by 2030
In a bid to save €5.9 billion and increase their operating margin to 6 percent, VW will reduce 5,000-7,000 jobs by 2023. These job cuts will largely be a result of offering early retirement to longtime employees, rather than layoffs. The comments on this change in strategy were created at VW’s annual media…
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Green Deals: WORX 12A Corded Electric Leaf Blower $30, more
Amazon offers the WORX Turbine 12A Corded Electric Leaf Blower for $29.98 shipped. That’s down from the regular $50 price tag and a match of the prior Amazon all-time low price. This version sports a 12A motor that can push 110MPH worth of atmosphere, which makes it perfect for spring or fall cleanup. Ships with…
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Tesla reverses course, will leave most stores open and raise prices slightly
After a chaotic week of decisions on the future of the retail sales model, Tesla seems to have come to a final decision about their Tesla shops. The business just posted an upgrade to their blog stating that they will seek a much less disruptive version of the change in strategy, rather closing about…
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Green Deals: 2-pack TP-Link Kasa Smart LED Light Bulbs $35, more
B&H Provides a two-pack of TP-Link KL120 Kasa Tunable Smart LED Light Bulbs for $34.99 shipped Once the search-engine voucher is clipped. For comparison, this package usually sells for $60 with one bulb going for $30 in Best Buy. Update to a pair of TP-Link light bulbs and enjoy all the benefits of LED along…
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Green Deals: 2-pack Outdoor Solar LED Lights $9, more
StarTop (100% positive comments ) through Amazon provides a two-pack of Litom 33-foot Outdoor Solar LED String Lights for $8.99 Prime sent when promo code NZTY9HXA is applied during checkout. That’s down from the 17 price tag and the price that we ve tracked. Removing batteries is always a fantastic idea, opting for solar helps…
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Jeda Wireless Pad for Tesla Model 3 review – wireless charging with thoughtful features [Video]
The Jeda Wireless Pad is a just-released wireless charging option for the Tesla Model 3. Like the Nomad Wireless Charger that I reviewed last year, the Jeda Wireless Pad is Qi-enabled, meaning it can charge both iPhones and Android phones that comply with the Qi wireless charging standard. As someone who’s been using the Nomad…
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Tesla’s autopilot bait-and-switch does a disservice to early buyers who took them at their word
In addition to several other changes in the past few days, 1 thing Tesla has done is completely reworked how “Enhanced Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” are distinguished . Characteristics the systems for both are shifted around, and FSD, which for a couple of months wasn’t even available on the cars, is back and available…
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Move over Lime & Bird, this leaning electric trike could be the next new thing
Electric scooter-sharing businesses are pretty much all over the place these days. Lime and Bird are the significant players, but there are over a dozen other companies offering leasing e-bikes and e-scooters. However, a new kind of shared scooter is preparing to hit the streets. And this one hasn’t two but three wheels. E-mobility and…
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“Hey Alexa, mow my yard…” The new Husqvarna 435X robotic lawn mower sports AWD, more
While robotic mowers aren’t new to the scene, this is still a growing category in the United States. Much more popular in Europe, manufacturers like Husqvarna are just starting to expand their robo-presence in the United States. The most recent release comes out of Mobile World Congress where we are currently getting our first look…
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Green Deals: 24-pack Sylvania Non-dimmable LED Light Bulbs $23, more
Amazon offers a 24-pack of Sylvania A19 Non-dimmable LED Light Bulbs for $22.70 Prime shipped. As a comparison, this package originally had a worth that is $40 but it s trended around $25-$30 at retailers recently. The big news here is that now ’s offer equates to $0.95 per bulb, which is amongst the best offers…