Water-sports enthusiasts no longer have to decide between eFoiling and electric surfboarding—or buy separate gear for both endeavors.Scubajet, the Austrian-based company that produces water-jet systems for various activities, has just announced its Performance Series Hybridboard. The new release seamlessly transitions between eFoil board and e-surf board, so you can enjoy both sports with minimal equipment.More from Robb Report“E-foiling and e-surfing are two different passi…
Read moreA Volvo FH Electric 40-ton semi-trailer truck made a 3,000 km (1,864-mile) trip between Zurich, Switzerland, and Valencia, Spain – the longest distance traveled by a commercial electric truck so far.Swiss logistics company Krummen Kerzers made the round-trip run. The driver, Balint Schnell, picked up 20 tons of oranges for grocery store Casa del Mas in Küsnacht, on Lake Zurich, from the store’s own citrus orchard in Canals, near Valencia. It was Schnell’s first time driving …
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A new zero-emission autonomous electric cargo plane was unveiled Monday that could be a game changer in the shipping industry. The electric plane is the largest zero-emission cargo aircraft, featuring “unprecedented payload and range capabilities.”Founded in 2017 in CEO Michael Norcia’s parent’s garage, Pyka is now a leader in electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.Initially, the focus was on crop spraying rather than cargo, with fewer regulations and hurdles to c…
Read moreWASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security.“These critical investments will benefit rural people and businesses in many ways for decades to come,” Vilsack said. “This funding will help rural cooperatives and utilities invest in changes…
Read moreJAKARTA, Indonesia and PERTH, Australia, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katalis has announced its support for Australian fintech company SkyCredit Group to explore entry into the Indonesian market for electric motorcycles. The partnership would analyse the emerging electric two-wheel mobility market sector in Indonesia and identify opportunities for SkyCredit Group to engage based on their technological strengths. Australian fintech SkyCredit Group eyes Indonesian electric two…
Read moreThe next-gen and first all-new Macan since 2014 is going electric boasting up to 603 HP, 270 kW charging and rear-steering by Josh Byrnes 8 hours ago by Josh ByrnesThis story contains illustrations created by Josh Byrnes for Carscoops. They are neither related to nor endorsed by PorscheSports car manufacturer Porsche is transitioning full steam from internal combustion into electrification with the upcoming (albeit severely delayed) all-new, second-generation Macan compact cros…
Read moreCavan Images/Getty Images There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating potential cost-savings for an EV.New tax credits are making the math work for more buyers right now.After the purchase price, the cost of charging is the most important to consider.This article is part of a series called Getting Ready for Electric, a practical guide to buying your next EV. If you're considering switching to an electric vehicle, or just adding one to your driveway, there are s…
Read moreToyota CEO Akio Toyoda, who has been leading the company since the global financial crisis, is stepping down amid mounting pressure as the industry moves to electric vehicles.Toyoda, the 66-year-old grandson of the company’s founder has been one of the most outspoken critics of going all in on electric vehicles despite the rest of the industry moving forward.Instead, he has continuously stood by his hybrid approach, which includes hybrid, fuel-cell, and even gas vehicles. To…
Read moreWASHINGTON -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk and a pair of top aides to President Joe Biden met in Washington on Friday to discuss the electric vehicle industry and the broader goal of electrification.Musk and Biden did not meet, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.The two haven't had the smoothest of relationships, with Biden, a big supporter of labor unions, disappointed by Musk's refusal to allow them into his factories.White House aides Mitch Landrieu and Jo…
Read moreViral videos that have exploded across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok claim to show a new mineral that somehow holds a charge, with users demonstrating by rubbing them together and creating sparks, as well as connecting them with wires that then appear to power an LED. The rocks were supposedly discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have garnered significant interest because such a rock would likely change batteries and power storage forever. As always…
Read moreBy Mohi NarayanNEW DELHI (Reuters) - The rapid take-up of electric vehicles in India's fledgling market has prompted a major rethink about the country's long-term fuel needs as refiners in Asia's third-largest economy hasten their shift away from oil production.India, one of the world's fastest growing oil markets, has lagged major economic peers in Europe and Asia in the adoption of EVs but sales are now picking up and investment in the production of new aut…
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Winter weather might not be the best time to actually cruise around an electric scooter, but the off season is the perfect chance to lock-in some savings on a new EV. Three recently-released offerings from Segway are getting in on the discounts today, delivering some of the very first chances to bring home the new reveals for less than MSRP. Broken down below the fold, we also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want t…
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