Quick Charge Podcast: January 20, 2021

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. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: January 20, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla hints at finally releasing Model 3 tow hitch in North America

Tesla is hinting at finally releasing a tow hitch option for the Model 3 electric sedan in North America, according to a new document. more… The post Tesla hints at finally releasing Model 3 tow hitch in North America appeared first on Electrek.

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The day has come: The US rejoins the Paris Agreement

Newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden wasted no time in rejoining the Paris Agreement to fight climate change. The US will officially once again become part of the 189-country agreement in 30 days. more… The post The day has come: The US rejoins the Paris Agreement appeared first on Electrek.

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TikTok star criminally uses Tesla Autopilot and posts video evidence

A TikTok star used Tesla Autopilot in an illegal way and posted video evidence of it – showing the dangerous normalizing of abusing the feature. To top it off, the young man’s mother was helping him film the whole thing. more… The post TikTok star criminally uses Tesla Autopilot and posts video evidence appeared first on Electrek.

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Ex-Uber self-driving head convicted of stealing Google trade secrets pardoned by Trump

Ahead of his term ending, President Trump late this evening issued 143 clemencies. One of the pardons was for Anthony Levandowski, who was convicted of stealing Google’s self-driving technology before departing for Uber.  more… The post Ex-Uber self-driving head convicted of stealing Google trade secrets pardoned by Trump appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Deals: Snow Joe 13.5A 18-inch Electric Snow Thrower $159, more

Snow Joe offers its 13.5A 18-inch Electric Single-Stage Snow Thrower for $159. Free shipping is available for all. That’s down 20% from the regular going rate and the second-best price we’ve tracked. This Sun Joe Snow Thrower weighs just 32-pounds and is powered by a 13.5A electric motor. It features an instant-start design that doesn’t require any...

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VW CEO teases Tesla’s Elon Musk in Twitter debut

VW CEO Herbert Diess is poking fun at his friendly rivalry with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his Twitter debut as he tries to position Volkswagen as a leader in electrification. more… The post VW CEO teases Tesla’s Elon Musk in Twitter debut appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: Ex-Aston Martin CEO – UK battery gigafactories are urgent

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer says the UK must urgently build four battery gigafactories. Spanish energy giant Naturgy enters the US market by partnering with Candela Renewables. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized...

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Tesla drops Model 3 prices in Europe

Tesla has reduced Model 3 prices in several European markets, which could be partly linked to exchange rate changes – though the correlation is not exactly consistent. more… The post Tesla drops Model 3 prices in Europe appeared first on Electrek.

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How to make your Tesla fart on command

Tesla has become synonymous with breakthrough achievements. For example, breaking range and land speed records, breaking market cap valuations, and lastly… breaking wind? Of course! If you have not yet taken advantage of “Emissions Testing Mode,” allowing you to order your Tesla to fart on command, you’re obviously missing out. Here’s everything you...

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