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Tesla is in the middle of its end-the-quarter push to deliver as many vehicles as possible and it’s even using its own electric semi truck prototypes to deliver vehicles.
CEO Elon Musk shared a picture of the Tesla Semi truck carrying the vehicle – showing a glimpse at a sustainable future in one picture. expand full story
There has long been a debate about Apple’s secretive automotive project being only about a self-driving system for vehicles rather than a full electric autonomous vehicle. It now looks clear that the latter is the case as Apple hires Tesla’s head of electric powertrains. expand full story
March 29
Tesla is preparing its most important retrofit program to date and something completely new in the industry: updating hundreds of thousands of vehicles with a new computer to support fully self-driving capability.
Now CEO Elon Musk clarifies Tesla’s plans. expand full story
Members of an Environmental Protection Agency panel “questioned” the well-established link between air pollution and premature death during a recent hearing, and one of those members has drawn criticism in the past for the funding behind his own pollution research.
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla’s biggest end-of-quarter sale keeps getting bigger, some new Autopilot capabilities, and a look at the base Model 3’s efficiency, and more.
The Blossom 7 zone sprinkler controller tracks the weather for $50, more in today’s Green Deals
Spring is upon us and that means irrigation season will be here as well. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system already, investing in a smart controller can deliver a number of benefits. Especially if you have one that tracks weather data, which will protect against over-watering and the like. Amazon currently offers the Blossom 7 zone Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Watering Controller for $50.36 shipped. If you’re looking to take your irrigation to the next level, investing in this system for $80 less than Home Depot’s price is a wise move. It features smart scheduling via the free app, which tracks weather data real-time and makes the necessary adjustments. Even better, it’s compatible with most systems out there and installs in “as little as 15 minutes.” Rated 3.5/5 stars. More deals below.
Earth Hour: Turning off the lights for one hour on Saturday, March 30, 2019
Earth Hour returns this Saturday, March 30, 2019, as organizers ask participants to turn off their lights for one hour.
Harley-Davidson isn’t necessarily the first brand people think of when it comes to electric vehicles. But the company is hard at work changing that perception as they fully embrace electric vehicles.
During a rally in Michigan, President Trumpov mocked electric cars, but it sounded like he had a few questions about the technology. Here, we try to answer them. expand full story
Florida Power & Light has joined the race to build the world’s largest solar battery storage system, announcing plans for its massive Manatee Energy Storage Center.
