What does a 1.1-sec, 0-60 mph acceleration even look like? A graphic artist tried to visualize what a Tesla Roadster with SpaceX thruster looks like when accelerating in 1.1 seconds. more…
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As Electrek previously reported, the $5 million Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Impact Fund launched on January 15. LACI is working to eradicate monoculturalism in cleantech startups by bringing on its most diverse cohort yet in spring 2020. More than 50% of participating founders are of color, and nearly 40% are women. We hear from three of those founders in the LACI spring cohort below.
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That indicates where the issue began. Anyway, Transport Canada reinforces the cause is still under investigation.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Tesla is presenting its Austin factory project to Travis County today to seek approval for an incentive package.
Here you can watch the presentation. more…
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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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All Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles now come standard with a wireless phone charger, but if you bought your Model 3 before it became standard (before June 2020), we have a 50% discount for a great Tesla Model 3 wireless phone charger for you. more…
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Mercedes will use a full NVIDIA software and hardware system for their vehicles to power self-driving, with the first cars hitting the road in 2024.
The system will be based on NVIDIA’s Orin chip, which they claim outperforms Tesla’s FSD computer by ~38%.
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Source: Charge Forward
It’s widely assumed that charging an EV is a much less expensive way to power a car than pumping gas. But most studies take an overly simplistic approach. However, a team of researchers from the US Department of Energy labs took a comprehensive look at the multiple, interrelated factors. Their detailed assessment of EV charging costs was published this week in the journal Joule.
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Source: Charge Forward
Nearly 20 years ago, the Segway two-wheeled, self-balancing people transporter was unveiled on top of a mountain of hype. Now the innovative yet oft-ridiculed Segway PT is being quietly killed off by its parent company.
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Home Depot offers the RYOBI 18V Cordless String Trimmer for $59 shipped. That’s down from the usual $85 price tag and $5 less than our previous mention. This low-cost electric string trimmer rocks a cordless design and ships with a 1.3Ah battery. You’ll also be able to enjoy a cordless design here, as well. Rated 3.8/5 stars.
Head below for more deals on Segway’s electric scooters and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals.
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