Tesla is launching a mobile app feature that let owners get live service status updates about their cars when they are in service.
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Tesla Model 3 driver again dies in crash with trailer, Autopilot not yet ruled out
Earlier today, a Tesla Model 3 owner died in a tragic accident with a semi truck. The Model 3 went under the truck’s trailer resulting “in the roof being sheared off as it passed underneath,” which is known as a “side underride” accident.
The circumstances are extremely similar to the famous 2016 fatal Autopilot crash. The accident is still under investigation and Autopilot hasn’t been ruled out.
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Electrek Podcast: Tesla delivers promised $35,000 Model 3 – but at a cost, and more craziness
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week we are going to mainly focus on the biggest story; the launch of the base $35,000, and all the craziness that came with it, but we will also discuss the new Nissan Leaf Plus, and more.
Jay Inslee announces presidential bid, says defeating climate change ‘number one priority’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) announced he’ll be running for president in 2020, and his announcement makes defeating climate change the primary goal of his campaign.
The Nissan Leaf Plus starts at $36,550
Nissan has just announced pricing for their upcoming 62kWh Leaf Plus model, which will be available in the US starting later this month.
The starting price comes in just around the expected level, at $36,550. The Leaf SV Plus will be $38,510, and the top trim, the Leaf SL Plus, is priced at $42,550.
Considering the lobster: Maine joins US Climate Alliance
Maine is the latest state to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, as Governor Janet Mills (D) announced her intent in a speech which expressed concerns about climate change affecting Maine’s famous lobster industry, among other repercussions.
Green Deals: 4-pack Outdoor Solar LED Lights $38 (Reg. $75), more
SolarTech-LED via Amazon offers a four-pack of Outdoor Solar LED Lights for $37.99 shipped when promo code VCTF2UDM is applied during checkout. As a comparison, it typically sells for $75 or so. This is the lowest price that we’ve tracked all-time by nearly $30. Simplify your outdoor lighting setup with a four-pack of solar LED lights. Ideal for illuminating walkways or paths, these lights provide hours of use on a single charge. Rated 4.3/5 stars. Head below for additional deals from Sun Joe, Craftsman and more…
Lyft beats Uber to ride-sharing IPO in search of $100M, reports $2.2B in revenue for 2018
Lyft has today officially filed its IPO with the SEC (via CNN) as it looks to raise as much as $100M under the ticker LYFT on the Nasdaq. The move comes as Lyft’s main competitor Uber is also expected to make its initial public offering soon.
First look at Tesla’s new Enhanced Summon: self-driving in parking lots
Tesla is working on a new Autopilot feature called ‘Enhanced Summon’ and it enables a Tesla vehicle to drive itself to the owner in parking lots.
Here, we take an exclusive first look at the feature.
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India’s Ola raises $56 million in funding for dedicated EV unit
Ola, Uber’s chief rival in India, has raised $56 million in funding for its dedicated EV unit.
Bill would extend tax credit for fuel cell cars, but not the $7,500 EV credit
Newly proposed legislation in Congress would extend a number of alternative fuel tax credits, but it wouldn’t make any changes to the $7,500 EV credit.
VW’s SEAT unveils sleek new all-electric hatchback with 260 miles of range
SEAT, a Spanish automaker owned by Volkswagen, has unveiled a new concept behind one of the first Volkswagen all-electric vehicles based on the new MEB platform.
The sleek el-Born all-electric hatchback has 260 miles of range and it is going into production next year.
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EGEB: Waiting on India’s cheap wind power, a floating solar farm in Cambodia, and more
Today in EGEB, India’s wind power push is hampered by delays. A new floating solar farm comes to Cambodia. And construction starts on a large solar project in Texas.
Tesla releases new Model S battery pack, makes massive price drop, kills base Model X pack
Along with all the new Model 3 options released yesterday, Tesla has also updated the Model S and Model X lineup with new options and pricing, most notably adding a Model S battery pack and removing one for the Model X.
Tesla is also introducing some massive price drops.
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