Goal Zero has been working to establish itself as the portable power solution for outdoor enthusiasts for years now. You can find them on the shelves of REI and many similar outdoor equipment stores as part of that push. Most of their solutions are extremely portable and lightweight, pairing a … [continued]
A few weeks ago I talked with Volvo’s Chief Technology Officer Anders Bell about the massive software revolution he led at Volvo. With that fresh in my mind, I was beyond excited when Volvo reached out with an opportunity to drive their model year 2026 electric vehicles in Southern California. … [continued]
The JasionBike Hunter Pro* is designed for riders who want serious power and off-road performance, all without giving up the convenience of a foldable e-bike. It builds on the success of the earlier X-Hunter model, adding more torque, better suspension, and a suite of upgrades that make it one of … [continued]
The latest e-bike CleanTechnica had the privilege of reviewing is the Dremax commuter e-bike from Cycrown (the step-through model). Cycrown has a host of e-bike options, including the Verve, which CleanTechnica also recently reviewed. Let’s skip right to the best part: Cycrown is offering $50 off for both the Dremax … [continued]
EcoFlow has been one of the big players in the portable power station business for years with its products helping to shape customer expectations. The company started with small to medium sized battery packs, eventually moving into whole house backup solutions, customizable solutions for recreation vehicles, and plenty of solar … [continued]
With the purchase of a 2nd Tesla Model Y in the last few weeks, my immediate family now has 5 Teslas. My brother and I were early adopters of electric vehicles. My first was a Nissan Leaf lease for $200/month starting February 31, 2014. I followed that with two more … [continued]
Polestar is finally bringing the highly anticipated Polestar 4 to the United States and they invited CleanTechnica out to Austin, Texas, to be some of the first people in the world outside of the company to drive their newest creation. Disclaimer: Polestar paid for the author’s travel and accommodations to … [continued]
Here is the story of the transition of a performance engine mechanic to a lover of the new dual-motor Tesla Model Y. Picking up the grandkids from school, we have noticed the growth in the Tesla population. We now have three Teslas picking up kids, along with a few other … [continued]
I picked up a Lectric XPeak 2.0 about 6 months ago, and have been riding it pretty steadily since. It’s easy to fall in love with flashy new things at first sight and miss a number of things, and it’s also not as comprehensive a look at the product. So … [continued]
For some reason, people are surprised to learn that many electric vehicles have a humble 12 volt battery onboard, just like the one you might find in a Honda Civic, for example. The 12 volt battery performs a number of critical functions. In a Tesla, it powers the exterior and … [continued]
