BMW’s i4 electric car gets new lighting treatments Range is up on the single-motor model, but down on the dual-motor model Prices have, naturally, increased—but in the hundreds of dollars, not thousands The 2025 BMW i4 is on sale now with mildly updated exterior styling and interior trim, and an apparent range boost for … Continue reading “2025 BMW i4 starts at $58,475, some models get range boost”
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I love getting the chance to see and test new and innovative designs in the world of micromobility, especially since many of the repetitive designs we so often see turn out to be cookie-cutter rehashes of other models. But the designers of the Easybike G16 definitely went in a new direction, creating something innovative and … Continue reading “This is the most innovative full-suspension electric scooter I’ve ridden in years”
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The Cybertruck’s optional range extender battery pack will require a service appointment for installation or removal Tesla hasn’t said how much the option costs or when it will be available The battery will increase Cybertruck range to 470-plus miles, according to Tesla Cybertruck owners excited about the optional range extender battery now have more details … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck range extender battery won't be user installed”
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Photo: Strauss Wind In a major milestone, July 28 marked the 100th day of a 144-day stretch in which California supplied 100% of its electricity demand with renewables. The 100 days of continuity means not that renewables are powering the grid for the entire day, but that it’s happening consistently on a daily basis – … Continue reading “California achieves 100 days of 100% electricity demand met by renewables”
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Lee Barken, chief community officer at CollectiveSun, a solar financing company that’s done about 200 solar projects for nonprofits in 25 states, agreed that direct pay is opening new opportunities. “We’re seeing parts of the country that previously were not cash-flow positive before that are now lighting up,” he said. Using direct-pay tax credits isn’t necessarily simple, … Continue reading “Churches are going solar and saving big thanks to the climate law”
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As part of a product update, German automotive supplier Webasto has increased the energy capacity of its traction batteries from 35 to 40 kWh. The new Standard Battery Pro 40 is the same size as its predecessor (960 x 687 x 302 mm), allowing it to fit seamlessly into installation spaces that already use the … Continue reading “Webasto boosts energy capacity of its battery system for commercial EVs”
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The Kandi Mini is unlike any other golf cart in the world in two key ways. First, it’s less than half the price of your average golf cart. And second, it’s a lot more compact than your average golf cart. Both of these are key features for folks who have become golf cart curious but … Continue reading “I tested the world’s most affordable electric golf cart: The Kandi Mini”
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The Tesla Cybertruck’s being turned into a police car The Irvine Police Department said it’s taking delivery of its police-spec Cybertruck soon The conversion to police spec is being handled by UP.FIT The world hasn’t gotten quite bad enough for the emergence of RoboCop, but the first police Cybertruck will soon report for duty in … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck reporting for police duty in California”
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Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. The Tesla Semi program has seen some significant delays – even since it has officially entered production. It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but … Continue reading “Tesla unveils render of upcoming Semi Factory to build electric trucks”
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Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck’s upcoming range extender. a battery that sits in the pickup truck’s bed, will have to be mounted and removed by Tesla’s service. When Tesla unveiled the production version of the Cybertruck last year, many were disappointed by the range and pricing. Tesla has underdelivered on pricing in the past, … Continue reading “Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service”