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Today
- Bears across the globe are waking up from hibernation early due to warm temperatures.
- Greta Thunberg listens to the coronavirus science — and moves climate-crisis strikes online.
- Phones, tablets, and laptops will be included in Europe’s “Right to Repair” law to cut waste.
- And more…
Yesterday
Thanks to Tesla releasing the Model Y Owner’s Manual as they started deliveries today, we can finally put the speculation and weird measurement methods to bed and say, confidently, exactly how big it is.
Tesla’s new Model Y comes with a built-in heat pump to increase efficiency of the car’s heating system, which should help it maintain consistent range in cold climates, something that many EVs struggle with.
Now that Tesla started Model Y deliveries, we are getting our first look at the electric SUV’s owners manual. expand full story
Tesla has released a new video showing the Model Y’s trunk cargo system and capacity, which is likely the new electric SUV’s best feature. expand full story
It’s happening. Tesla has officially started Model Y deliveries with the first reported delivery happening in Utah, but more are expected to happen all over the US in the coming hours and days. expand full story
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory, Tesla Model Y deliveries, 1 million Tesla electric cars, and more.
Volkswagen’s chief strategist said that even a yearlong slump in oil prices will not slow down the company’s shift to EVs. VW and nearly every other major automaker have environmental goals that eclipse any short-term impacts from lower prices at the pumps. And the only way to achieve reduces emissions is with electric powertrains.
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