Lucid has reportedly beat the Tesla Model S Plaid prototype’s Laguna Seca racetrack record with its own tri-motor Air test vehicle.
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VW is hyping the launch of the ID.4 electric SUV coming next week with new releases, and in a new interview with executives today, the automaker said that it plans to sell 500,000 ID.4 vehicles per year.
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A Tesla driver was caught sleeping on Autopilot with their seat “fully reclined” at high speed, according to police who criminally charged the driver.
The first hydrogen-powered dual-fuel engine with a capacity of 1 megawatt has been launched by BeHydro, a joint venture between Belgian-based ABC and CMB.
Kathy Hannun came to geothermal while at Alphabet’s Google X. In May 2017, she spun the company out and assumed the role of CEO of Dandelion Energy. She’s now in the role of president of the company, which allows her more free time, which means she can talk to us!
Hunnan spoke with Electrek‘s publisher Seth Weintraub and writer Michelle Lewis about why home geothermal systems are more affordable, convenient, and energy-efficient than anything else out there. At the same time, geothermal eliminates the fossil-fuel-based heating oil and gas systems currently in use.
- Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is entering into stage 5 of its expansion.
- A new hydrogen hybrid engine out of Belgium will help the shipping industry meet EU emissions targets.
- The European Commission president calls for tougher 2030 emissions cuts goals.
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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel has received backing from Amazon for his battery material recycling venture: Redwood Materials.
Ford has released today new footage of its F-150 electric pickup prototype testing — showing the truck’s impressive performance.
