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Tesla removes Cybertruck prices and specifications from official website

October 16, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Tesla has updated their Cybertruck page and removed all previously detailed Cybertruck prices and specifications. For those unaware, the Cybertruck side of their site used to outline three different variants of the electric automaker’s light-duty truck. Read more: Tesla Cybertruck: An intriguing electric pickup with a long ways to go Where did you come from, where …

The world’s first electric snowbikes will arrive this winter

October 14, 2021 by Curtis Joe

With the rest of the world’s vehicles shifting towards electrification, it should come as no surprise that electric snowbikes will be here soon. French startup MoonBikes announced that its first batch of electric snowbikes are set to arrive by December 2021. While pre-orders for this first round have already closed, pre-orders have already opened for …

Rivian opening their Venice Hub on Sunday, October 17th

October 13, 2021 by Curtis Joe

American EV automaker Rivian will be opening their first “Rivian Hub” on October 17th, 2021. It’s been barely a month since Rivian started delivering their first consumer-grade vehicles. With the rollout of the R1T in September, Rivian became the first company to deliver a fully electric pickup truck. After months of building pre-production vehicles, this …

Honda will only sell electric vehicles in China after 2030

October 14, 2021October 13, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Honda Motor Company is mobilizing their own all-electric vehicle shift in China. After 2030, all Honda vehicles sold in the world’s most populous country will be electrified. This includes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fully electric vehicles (EVs). Honda plans to bring their Ultium-based Prologue to North American markets in 2024, but the only electric …

7 best RV solar panels and kits with complete buyer’s guide (2021)

October 13, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

As an RVer, you live the challenges of finding unoccupied, non-faulty power hookups or places to fill up a stinky, fossil fuel-powered generator. What a hassle that searching can be. Have you considered solar panels as an alternative energy solution to meet all your RV needs? Not only is it quieter — it’s also …

Kawasaki going all-electric with its motorcycles by 2035

October 13, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has announced that it will move its entire motorcycle lineup to an electric platform by 2035. These will be marketed in developed countries: the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan. This statement may come as a surprise, as Kawasaki has not yet produced any all-electric motorcycles. However, they have been hard …

Gogoro launches battery-swapping stations in Hangzhou, China

October 13, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Five months after announcing their deal with Yadea and Dachangjiang Group, Gogoro has opened 45 battery-swapping stations in Hangzhou, China. The first thing you have to know is that, for Hangzhou locals, not everyone is familiar with Gogoro. For the uninitiated, Gogoro is a Taiwanese company known for its battery technologies and scooters. They also …

California will soon prohibit sales of gas-powered lawn equipment, generators, and more

October 13, 2021 by Curtis Joe

On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newson signed a law ordering state regulators to ban sales of new gas-powered equipment using small off-road engines. This will inevitably include gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers, along with other lawn equipment, generators, and pressure washers. Now, this is not a surprising move. According to state officials, a gas-powered …

The 7 best flexible solar panels: Reviews and buyer’s guide (2021)

October 12, 2021 by Jeanne Yacoubou, MS

Are you looking to power your electronic devices or small appliances when you’re doing an outdoor activity you love? Whether you’re on foot, in a camper or RV, or on a boat, solar (photovoltaic or PV) panels are the way to go. Today, consumers have many choices among rigid, portable, semi-flexible, and flexible solar …

Pre-orders now available for $1,245 electric gravel bike with Gates carbon belt drive

October 9, 2021 by Curtis Joe

California-based startup Ride1Up has opened up pre-orders for their brand new Roadster v2 “Gravel” variant. This new electric gravel bike is available in 52cm and 58cm frame sizes, and both are priced at $1,245. Unlike most other offerings in the gravel e-bike market, the Ride1Up Roadster v2 “Gravel” implements a Gates Carbon Drive system rather …