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Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its second-quarter 2021 financial results today, July 26, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. We’ll take a look below at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results. Tesla Q2 2021
Tesla has revealed more detailed pricing for the Megapack, its commercial and utility-scale energy storage product. It starts at $1 million which may sound high, but it’s actually a good deal in the large-scale energy storage space. Almost exactly two years ago, Tesla launched the Megapack. It was Tesla’s third stationary energy storage product after
Remember that proposed 30% tax credit for electric bicycles in the US? It’s now one step closer to becoming law, thanks to recent progress in the US Senate. Late last week, a new bill was introduced to the Senate known as the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act. The bill, S.2420, is
BMW is taking another stab at the world of personal electric mobility, this time showing off a new design for an interesting electric cargo trike, as well as a similarly-styled standing electric scooter. The electric cargo trike is known as the Dynamic Cargo. It features a larger front wheel and two smaller rear wheels placed
Revel’s fleet of 50 Tesla Model Y taxis that was shut down by New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) last month has been approved. Revel, a mobility startup better known for its ride-sharing fleets of electric scooters, announced earlier this year that it is launching an effort to bring a fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis
Lucid Motors has opened the mystery boxes that began popping up around NYC last week to reveal its upcoming Air sedan. The move is a kickoff to an ad campaign celebrating the recently approved SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp. IV (CCIV) to build hype around the flagship EV from Lucid set to deliver sometime
It’s that time again, so we’re bringing you the latest batch of New Green Deals to browse. Today, we’re going to take a look at deals on LED lighting to make your home more energy efficient. Plus, you’ll find discounts on snow blowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection
With 40,000 people packing into Henham Park in Suffolk this weekend, Latitude festival is welcoming the largest crowds since most restrictions were lifted in England. It is part of the government test scheme so everyone here has had to provide evidence of either a negative lateral flow test or double vaccination in order to gain
The lifting of restrictions in England was repeatedly hailed as “Freedom Day” by those inside the government – and in the live performance industry. For the first time for the best part of 18 months, English theatres, gig venues and clubs could pack people into their rooms with no legal requirement for them to wear
Virtual Glastonbury, a new album, and a slot at England’s first full festival in nearly two years – it’s been a busy few weeks for Wolf Alice. Before heading to Suffolk to play Latitude Festival in front of 40,000 fans, the band of the moment spoke to Sky News and reflected on the recent months
Three days before Amy Winehouse’s death from alcohol poisoning in July 2011, her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield, a 15-year-old singer, finished school for the summer and rushed to the Camden Roundhouse to perform. It was her biggest gig yet, her friends were coming to watch and she was full of excitement. For a young singer dreaming
When Ted Lasso first arrived on our screens in the summer of 2020, it couldn’t have come at a better time. TV audiences who had been through tough experiences in their own lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and had also been starved of real football matches while teams were locked down – couldn’t
Behind James Vickery’s left ear is a tiny tattoo, barely noticeable until he turns to point it out. The inking is of a mute icon, a small speaker with a cross next to it, as you would see on a computer or a phone when switching the volume off; a simple image that neatly symbolises
Tesla has dropped the price of their FSD Computer/Hardware 3.0 upgrade to $1,000, from the previous price point of $1,500. This applies to vehicles that still have Hardware 2.0/2.5 computers and want to try the new Tesla FSD subscription service rolled out this weekend. The move comes after significant criticism from Tesla forums and from
If Dolly Parton wants to take part in a Playboy photo shoot, she’s not going to let a little thing like the magazine no longer being in print get in her way. The country music legend decided to make her own cover, recreating one she did for the publication back in 1978, to surprise her
The newly released RadRover 6 Plus marks the biggest update Rad Power Bikes has ever launched and showcases brand new components like upgraded hydraulic disc brakes, new dual-screen displays and a totally redesigned semi-integrated battery. The last few years have seen several new models released by Rad, and 2021 is shaping up to be similarly
The Volkswagen Group’s plan to accelerate electrification is starting to pay off as we are now seeing significant delivery volumes of fully electric vehicles from the German automaker’s brand. The group has already delivered 171,000 BEVs so far this year. Following the Dieselgate scandal and Herbert Biess taking over as CEO, the Volkswagen Group initiated
Highways England is considering imposing the UK’s first pollution-linked speed limits to help reduce smog in Sheffield. But why should electric vehicle drivers have to slow down too? The speed limit proposal in England If approved, a mandatory 60 mph speed limit would be put in place on the M1, a motorway that runs north-south between
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Walmart’s maritime shipping caused more pollution in 2019 than a coal-fired plant emits annually. A solar company sues the Department of the Interior over offshore wind farm approval. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla