This solar farm lets cattle roam under moving panels
Silicon Ranch has brought something online commercially that you don’t see every day: a utility-scale solar farm where cattle graze under moving panels.
Podcast: Tesla Semi is here, Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian earnings, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earnings, and more.
ENGWE anniversary sale $1,048 savings, Lectric e-bikes get up to $793 savings, Segway Max G30P e-scooter $500 low, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with an EV-packed edition, starting with ENGWE’s 12th Anniversary Sale that is offering up to $1,048 savings and bundled gear on three e-bikes, one of which is the new M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike with $248 in FREE gear starting from $1,399. Likewise, Lectric has launched its Mother’s Day Sale event with up to $793 e-bike savings starting from $799. We also spotted Segway offering its Max G30P Electric Scooter back at a second-ever $500 low for an unknown amount of time, as well as Aventon continuing the all-time low prices on its Level 3 and Pace 4 Smart e-bikes. For standard cyclists, we also noticed Garmin’s Edge 540 compact GPS computer back at its lowest price, with more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new $999 low price on the Yozma IN 10 Mini Electric Dirt Bike, the latest EcoFlow Outdoor Power Sale with up to 64% power station savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
$1.4B saved: Massachusetts locks in cheaper offshore wind power
Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from customer electricity bills over that period.
Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger
Tesla has launched a new “Semi Charging for Business” program that allows fleet operators and businesses to purchase and install their own Megacharger and a brand-new product called the Basecharger — a lower-power 125 kW charger designed for depot and overnight use.
The online configurator reveals a starting price of $188,000 for two Megacharger posts, excluding taxes and installation, with Tesla charging an all-inclusive fee of $0.08 per kWh for revenue-generating sites.
Tesla (TSLA) reveals $573M web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies
Tesla’s amended annual filing reveals the full scope of the financial web connecting Elon Musk’s companies — $573 million in revenue from SpaceX and xAI alone, plus millions more in expenses flowing to X, The Boring Company, and Musk’s personal security firm.
The 10-K/A filing, submitted to the SEC on April 30, paints the most complete picture yet of how Musk’s corporate empire trades with itself.
Bosch just unlocked more e-bike torque and power in a simple update
If you’ve been paying attention to the e-bike world lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: riders always seem to want more power and torque. And Bosch’s latest update looks like a direct answer to that demand.
The company has announced its new Performance Upgrade 2.0, a software-based boost for its popular Performance Line CX and CX-R drive units that can push torque up to 120 Nm and support levels as high as 600%.