In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Hurricane Ida will affect the price of gas for ICE-car drivers across the US. Were widespread power outages from Hurricane Ida avoidable? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s… Continue reading EGEB: How Hurricane Ida will impact EV and gas drivers, and power
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Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
A large survey of Tesla owners gives us probably the best idea of the take rate for the Full Self-Driving package. It’s an important metric for Tesla and it is surprisingly low. Or… is it? Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has been controversial for a few reasons. The main reason is that it doesn’t actually… Continue reading Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
As we sit in the midst of 2021, electric vehicles remain a major storyline. Even long-established, legacy automakers (some with over 100 years of experience) have finally wisened up and pivoted toward EVs to remain competitive. In the next couple years, three major automotive brands, old and new, will release three highly anticipated electric trucks.… Continue reading Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
Tesla is adding more job postings related to building its humanoid robot: Tesla Bot. One of the new postings even hints at production in Austin, Texas. When Elon Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence aimed at completing general boring tasks, it almost sounded like another one of his jokes. But… Continue reading Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
MotorTrend shows off Rivian’s electric adventure truck in detail
Rivian’s R1T electric pickup truck is finally set to ship next month after a series of delays — roughly three years after it debuted at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Ahead of the launch, though, MotorTrend got to spend a handful of days with the all-electric adventure truck, and the team there came away… Continue reading MotorTrend shows off Rivian’s electric adventure truck in detail
Burning Man Is Completely in Virtual Reality This Year
It’s free to attend, but donations are welcome. Virtual Burning Man The iconic desert festival Burning Man has moved entirely online for 2021 over COVID concerns, allowing attendees to roam the art-laden landscapes from the comfort of their own home — and inside virtual reality, The Wall Street Journal reports. It’s not the first time… Continue reading Burning Man Is Completely in Virtual Reality This Year
Elon Musk Ridicules GM Over Electric Cars That Keep Catching Fire
“This might be part of the problem.” Flack and Fire Tesla CEO Elon Musk ridiculed General Motors in a tweet this morning, saying the US carmaker may have trouble keeping up with Tesla’s EV market share — because GM’s Bolt EVs keep catching fire. Musk was responding to a tweet about Tesla having 79 percent of… Continue reading Elon Musk Ridicules GM Over Electric Cars That Keep Catching Fire
World’s Largest Aircraft Mocked for Looking Like Giant Butt
The giant, gassy aircraft could soon start making journeys to the North Pole. NSFW Behold, the world’s largest aircraft: a gigantic airship called the Airlander 10 that, when viewed from a certain angle, looks a whole lot like a ginormous — and possibly, uh, plugged — butt. The Airlander 10, for all of its glory,… Continue reading World’s Largest Aircraft Mocked for Looking Like Giant Butt
Crossrope Is a Deceptively Simple Tool for Amazing Home Workouts
Jump ropes are often associated with kids at the playground. But in reality, it’s a deceptively-simple tool for getting a killer full-body workout. And the Crossrope Get Fit Jump Rope Bundle is taking the common jump rope to a whole new level. It’s the simple, affordable way to achieve your fitness goals. Crossrope has reinvented… Continue reading Crossrope Is a Deceptively Simple Tool for Amazing Home Workouts
Best Buy is now selling electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds — in store and online
Best Buy is cruising into the electric mobility space with the announcement that it intends to sell e-bikes, scooters, and mopeds, both in stores and online. The retailer is collecting some of the best known names in lightweight electric vehicles, including Unagi, Bird, Segway-Ninebot, Super73, and Swft. Customers interested in buying something right now can… Continue reading Best Buy is now selling electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds — in store and online