Yesterday
Portugual-born 29-year-old Antonio Felix da Costa is currently the reigning champion of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Antonio has been with the open-wheeled electric racing league since its inaugural season in 2014.
While we wait in anticipation of the 2020-21 season beginning next month, and on the heels of Antonio and electric scooter-manufacturer NIU announcing a new partnership, we got a chance to hear a bit more straight from Antonio.
January 23
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Tesla is suing a recently hired software engineer who the company claims has stolen critical automated software from its WARP Drive ERP system.
Peugeot has just launched its latest electric bicycle model, known as the Peugeot eC01 Crossover.
Alibaba is one of the best places around to find the coolest and sometimes weirdest electric vehicles in the world. As part of a new series known as Awesomely weird Alibaba electric vehicle of the week, we’re taking a look at some of our favorites.
This week’s feature is a small-yet-mighty electric pickup truck designed for utility and off-road usage, though it may even be street legal as an NEV in the US.
January 22
Boeing today announced that it will begin to deliver commercial airplanes capable of flying using 100% biofuel, or sustainable aviation fuel, by 2030.
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the first picture of the Tesla structural battery pack, Tesla Powerwall and Model 3 prices, the Mercedes-Benz EQA unveil, and more.
Tesla has taken delivery of a massive “Giga Press,” which is believed to be the world’s largest casting machine, at Gigafactory Texas.
Green Deals: Kobalt 24V 12-inch Electric Chainsaw $129 (Reg. $179), more
Lowe’s offers the Kobalt 24V 12-inch Electric Chainsaw for $129. Free shipping is available for all. As a comparison, it typically goes for $179 with today’s deal marking the second-best offer we’ve tracked all-time. This model delivers an ultra-portable and compact design that’s perfect for cutting up limbs and small branches around your property. It includes a 24V battery, wall charger, and chain cover. Best of all? No oil or gas to deal with. Rated 4.4/5 stars.
Head below for more deals on solar panels, portable batteries, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best Tesla accessories.
A new Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study by JD Power shows that electric car owners will not go back to gas, but brand loyalty is a bit more “fickle.”
Tesla is enjoying a strong lead in EV experience.
