NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus​NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus 

Autonomous taxi company Waymo faced scrutiny last month when a car was caught on video illegally passing a stopped school bus that was letting children off in Atlanta. Now, the…

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Liebherr MK120-5.1E electric mobile crane rolls into Bern​Liebherr MK120-5.1E electric mobile crane rolls into Bern 

The first-ever Liebherr MK 120-5.1E electric crane in customer hands has rolled into the narrow, historic streets of Bern’s old town at 20 meters tall with a 45 meter reach…

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E-quipment highlight: Milwaukee M18 FUEL dual trigger angle grinder​E-quipment highlight: Milwaukee M18 FUEL dual trigger angle grinder 

Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-trigger 4 1/2″-6″ electric angle grinder makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting,…

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We tested these 4 Chinese EVs in the US (but don’t ask us how)​We tested these 4 Chinese EVs in the US (but don’t ask us how) 

We recently got a chance to test out a few Chinese EVs in the US, despite that none of the models are actually available here. It gave us just a…

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US’s largest solar panel maker to open a new 3.7-GW factory​US’s largest solar panel maker to open a new 3.7-GW factory 

First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), the US’s largest solar panel maker, announced it will open a new 3.7-gigawatt (GW) factory in the US to finish production of its Series 6 modules started…

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Podcast: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay, new EVs from Japan, and more​Podcast: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay, new EVs from Japan, and more 

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay package, new EVs…

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Ram is launching its first SUV and a new midsize pickup, both will be ‘electrified’​Ram is launching its first SUV and a new midsize pickup, both will be ‘electrified’ 

Ram is finally giving the people what they want. No, it’s not that fully electric truck we’ve been waiting for, but Ram is building its first SUV. Like the new…

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Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster ‘flying’ demo is coming​Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster ‘flying’ demo is coming 

Elon Musk is back on his rambling about the Tesla Roadster being able to “fly” and claims a demo is coming by the end of the year. But we heard…

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a superhero costume from Brian Kim Designs​Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a superhero costume from Brian Kim Designs 

Just in time for next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, Brian Kim Designs has dressed up the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 in a wild concept body with wings, flared…

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Tenways launches Wayfarer e-bike with $577 savings at $1,899, Jackery Explorer 3000 V2 solar bundle at exclusive new $1,249 low, more​Tenways launches Wayfarer e-bike with $577 savings at $1,899, Jackery Explorer 3000 V2 solar bundle at exclusive new $1,249 low, more 

Happy Halloween, everyone! The holiday is closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the brand new launch of Tenways’ Wayfarer e-bike that is getting $277 in FREE gear and…

Continue ReadingTenways launches Wayfarer e-bike with $577 savings at $1,899, Jackery Explorer 3000 V2 solar bundle at exclusive new $1,249 low, more​Tenways launches Wayfarer e-bike with $577 savings at $1,899, Jackery Explorer 3000 V2 solar bundle at exclusive new $1,249 low, more