A city in China is planning an offshore wind farm so big that it could power all of Norway

The city of Chaozhou, in China’s Guangdong province, is going to build an offshore wind farm so large that it is expected to provide more power than all of Norway’s power plants combined.

more…

The post A city in China is planning an offshore wind farm so big that it could power all of Norway appeared first on Electrek.

Quick Charge Podcast: October 22, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

more…

The post Quick Charge Podcast: October 22, 2022 appeared first on Electrek.

Rivian (RIVN) tells reservation holders it is halting powered tonneau cover production to redesign it

In a recent letter to current reservation holders of the R1T, Rivian has said it will halt the production and installation of the powered tonneau cover on all future deliveries. Those reservation holders can now choose between a manual tonneau cover or no cover at all, while Rivian “upgrades” the powered version. Here are the details.

more…

The post Rivian (RIVN) tells reservation holders it is halting powered tonneau cover production to redesign it appeared first on Electrek.

Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPremium, new Razor e-scooter, MOKE in the US & more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes an electric bike that apparently breaks in half, new e-bikes from Trek and Specialized, MOKE International entering the US market, fun new electric quadricycles and lots more.

more…

The post Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPremium, new Razor e-scooter, MOKE in the US & more appeared first on Electrek.

Weird Alibaba: A 3-seater tandem electric bike for cruising with two very trusting friends

One of the best parts of riding an electric bike for leisure or recreation is sharing that experience with others. But what if your friends don’t have their own electric bike to join you on rides along the beach or through the park? Well then you might need this awesome Chinese three-seater bike I found online, which is perfect for this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column.

more…

The post Weird Alibaba: A 3-seater tandem electric bike for cruising with two very trusting friends appeared first on Electrek.

These two companies are working on a high-performance battery for electric jet boats

EV battery tech company Enevate and electric boat propulsion company Sealence have completed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a high-performance battery for jet boats.

more…

The post These two companies are working on a high-performance battery for electric jet boats appeared first on Electrek.

Podcast: TSLA results, cheaper Teslas, GMC Sierra EV, Ford F-150 EV towing, more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla’s earnings results, potential cheaper Tesla cars, the GMC Sierra EV unveil, Ford F-150 Lightning winter towing test, and more.

more…

The post Podcast: TSLA results, cheaper Teslas, GMC Sierra EV, Ford F-150 EV towing, more appeared first on Electrek.

Arrival (ARVL) pivots business strategy again, moving Van production to US-based microfactory

EV start-up Arrival has announced its second business strategy pivot in the past three months. After recently demonstrating the successful use of its microfactory model in the UK to build its all-electric van, Arrival has decided to refocus its business approach and all resources for the US market with hopes of maximizing federal tax credits.

more…

The post Arrival (ARVL) pivots business strategy again, moving Van production to US-based microfactory appeared first on Electrek.

Rivian doubles down on electric bikes, CEO says company ‘super excited’ about e-bikes

Rivian is best known as being the first company to market with an electric pickup truck. But after the electric vehicle manufacturer submitted trademarks earlier this year related to electric bicycles, the EV industry has kept an eye out for a possible Rivian e-bike.

more…

The post Rivian doubles down on electric bikes, CEO says company ‘super excited’ about e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

Power your off-grid home with Renogy’s 400W solar kit at 2022 low of $514 in New Green Deals

Are you ready to stop your dependence on the power grid for running your home? Well, has the ability to deliver up to 1,600Wh of power per day with just four hours of direct sunlight, making it a pretty stout setup for the 2022 low price of $514. Normally $600 or more, this discount likely won’t last long, so you’ll want to cash in on the savings before they’re gone. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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 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.

more…

The post Power your off-grid home with Renogy’s 400W solar kit at 2022 low of $514 in New Green Deals appeared first on Electrek.