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Fisker opens reservations for second EV, the PEAR starting below $30k before taxes or incentives
As Fisker Inc. continues to work toward start of production of its flagship Ocean EV, it has begun taking reservations for its second model, the PEAR – a compact, five-passenger “urban EV.” With the opening of reservations, Fisker is also claiming the PEAR will start at an MSRP below $30,000 in the US, and that’s before any incentives – a price point few automakers have been able to deliver.
Expand Expanding CloseWill this metal recycling startup revolutionize the battery and clean energy sectors? [Update]
Most of the materials required for batteries and other clean energy technology are dirty to mine. They’re also mostly controlled by China. Can a recycling technology startup change that?
Electrek spoke with Megan O’Connor, cofounder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a Beverly, Massachusetts-based developer of a recycling technology that extracts critical metals from batteries for a second life, about how to enable a clean, domestic, and streamlined supply of critical minerals for the clean energy transition. Nth Cycle’s technology was developed at Harvard and Yale universities.
In April, Nth Cycle received $3.2 million in seed funding led by Boston-based clean energy venture capital company Clean Energy Ventures.
Expand Expanding CloseNew 77 mph Nerva Exe e-scooter is a fast (and heavy) entry to the electric maxi-scooter market
New electric scooters are quite common these days, but rarely do we get to see such large format electric scooters that border on electric maxi-scooter territory. Once in a blue moon though, we get to see what’s on the heftier side of the electric scooter spectrum. And that’s just what Spanish company Nerva is offering with the new Nerva Exe.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk might have actually followed through with ‘world hunger-ending donation’ as Tesla reveals he donated billions in shares
Elon Musk might have actually followed through with the supposedly “world hunger-ending donation” that he questioned last year as Tesla reveals he has donated billions of dollars worth of shares over the last few months.
Though the recipient of the giant donation worth almost $6 billion hasn’t been revealed, the number and timing might give us a clue.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: February 14, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota releases more images of ‘possible’ new Lexus electric sports cars with ‘430 miles’ of range
Toyota has released additional images of “possible” new Lexus electric sports vehicles with “430 miles” of range. However, the automaker is using extremely vague language about those vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseAn electric bicycle built for two? This Valentine’s Day, check out the best two-person e-bikes
Electric bicycles come with added electric motors to make riding quicker, easier, and more fun. Throttle e-bikes don’t even require pedaling at all, turning them into little electric mopeds. And that easy operation also opens the door to serious utility possibilities, such as effortlessly carrying a second rider on the back.
There are plenty of dual-passenger e-bikes out there to choose from, and this Valentine’s Day might be the perfect time to take a look.
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Tesla announced that it is expanding access to the Supercharger network for non-Tesla electric cars to all stations in the Netherlands.
Expand Expanding CloseGreenworks 40V 8-inch pole saw cleans up the yard this spring at $140, more in New Green Deals
With warmer weather around the corner, it’s time to ensure your yard care kit is up to task. In 2022, it would be a great time to stop using gas-powered lawn tools and start working on converting to battery-powered alternatives. Of course, you’ll save on gas this way, but also enjoy a lower noise production as well. Right now Amazon has the Greenworks 40V 8-inch cordless electric pole saw on sale for $140 from its normal going rate of nearly $180. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is reportedly receiving competing bids for second Gigafactory in China
Tesla (TSLA) is receiving competing bids for a second Gigafactory in China, according to new documents released by a Chinese province. The automaker said that it expects to announce a new factory location this year.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cyberquad for Kids review: A mini electric ATV that’s so much fun I stole it from the kids!
When Tesla rolled out its Cyberquad alongside the grand reveal of its Cybertruck, the small electric four-wheeler somehow seemed almost more far-fetched than the electric pickup truck to its side. And while there’s still no clear date for when Tesla will eventually bring that awesome looking electric ATV to market, there’s a kids’ version that has already hit the ground rolling thanks to a partnership with Radio Flyer.
I had the chance to test out the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids recently, and I’m here to say that it’s so much fun even as an adult rider that it was hard to give up the saddle and let the kids have a turn riding it!
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how electric scooter sales helped Miami-based scooter company plant 1 million trees
Electric scooters, e-bikes, and other light electric vehicles have long been promoted as a way to offset carbon emissions and reduce one’s carbon footprint. But the Miami-based electric scooter company fluidfreeride has taken that idea one step further by planting over a million trees aided by its electric scooter sales.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk links Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles to its disruptiveness, lack of ads, and political contributions
Elon Musk put its support behind the notion that Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles with several government agencies are due to the company’s disruptiveness in several industries, lack of paying for ads, and lack of political contributions.
The comment dismisses some serious accusations as just repercussions for Tesla angering the wrong people.
Expand Expanding ClosePorsche buys (yet another) electric bike company, showing how serious it is about e-bikes
Porsche isn’t playing around when it comes to electric bikes. Not only has the German automaker already launched its own line of electric bicycles, but now we’re getting word that Porsche has bought up yet another company in the e-bike industry.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: February 12, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Expand Expanding CloseWheel-E Podcast! Electric bike exercise debate, Babymaker 2 e-bike, Jeep’s electric scooter, Harley e-moto coming, & more
This week on Electrek’s new Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes new data about how electric bikes offer real exercise benefits, new electric bike models and testing, Harley-Davidson’s next upcoming electric motorcycle, a new electric scooter from Jeep, and lots more…
Expand Expanding CloseAwesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: You can literally buy a (surprisingly cheap) electric fire truck
I’ll admit that most of the wacky cars and other assorted vehicles that I find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column are largely just for fun. They’re all about having the coolest, weirdest, or craziest personal vehicle on the block. But this week I think it’s time I buckled down and actually made a contribution to society instead of just enjoying my hedonistic electric vehicle ways. And that’s why I’m starting up my own fire service with the most adorable little electric fire truck that money can buy.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla ‘recall’ bonanza, Ford on Tesla, Nikola troubles, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a series of Tesla recalls that are not really recalls, Ford makes a fascinating comment on Tesla, Nikola Motors is in troubles again, and more.
Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.
Expand Expanding CloseBiden administration, DOE announce $3 billion in new funding to support US EV battery manufacturing and recycling
President Biden and the US Department of Energy have issued multiple notices of intent to allocate $2.91 billion in support of EV battery manufacturing as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The DOE shared plans to use the funds to further battery materials refining, production plants, and battery cell manufacturing facilities in addition to battery recycling.
Expand Expanding CloseSnapper’s XD 82V cordless electric snow blower falls to $399 (Save $100), more in New Green Deals
Tired of shoveling your sidewalk and driveway to avoid using a gas-powered snow blower in the winter? Well, Snapper’s XD 82V model can run for 75 minutes on the included 4Ah battery and easily clears your yard after a heavy snow. There are two sets of lights on both the control panel and auger housing as well, meaning it can even clean at night. It’s on sale for $399 right now which is down $100 from its normal going rate and one of the best prices that we’ve seen since the summer. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s the DFEH lawsuit against Tesla, and it’s way more serious than the company made it sound
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has now officially filed the lawsuit that Tesla warned about in a blog post earlier this week, and it’s a lot more serious than the automaker made it sound.
Expand Expanding CloseFord is exploring India as a possible hub to manufacture EVs for export following recent halt to sales in the country
Ford Motor Co. shared it is considering the possibility of manufacturing EVs in India, just months after a halt to all sales and manufacturing in the Asian country. In addition to exploring EV manufacturing in India, Ford is also open to the idea of reopening its sales books in India for EVs only.
Expand Expanding Closesmart transforms into an all-electric brand and teases 2023 crossover EV called the smart #1
smart Automobile Co., Ltd. has officially begun its transition into an all-electric automaker by offering the latest taste of its first new EV following parent company Mercedes-Benz AG’s joint venture with Geely Holding. The 2023 crossover EV will be called the smart #1, kicking off the automaker’s new model nomenclature.
Expand Expanding CloseRadRunner 2 electric bike review: Rad Power Bikes’ most fun utility e-bike yet!
When Rad Power Bikes launched the RadRunner 2, it didn’t show off a laundry list of new updates. Instead, there were only a few key changes. And that’s because the affordably priced RadRunner was already such a popular e-bike that it only required a few small updates to make it better than ever before.
As the old adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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