CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:30:42 +0000

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 ProJackery was the first big name on our radar in the world of portable power stations and solar generators. The high quality of their products set the tone for what customers expected in the space and Jackery has continued to raise the bar in terms of quality features, storage capacity and capability ever since. At […]

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Utah Record Snowfall — More Adventures in Winter Driving with My Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 (+ FSD Beta Update)

Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:19:59 +0000

The average winter snowfall at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude ski resorts in Utah is 500”. As of this writing, Brighton and Alta Ski Resorts are at 672” and 660” snowfall respectively for the season, and the others are not far behind. With 5 weeks of the ski season left to go, we are well […]

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90,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 — Maintenance Costs Higher Than Expected

Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:24:10 +0000

I am a huge EV and Tesla fanboy. I know that in principal EVs are much less complex than cars with internal combustion engines. An internal combustion engine (ICE) replacement cost is ~$7000. It is much more complex than an electric motor. In addition, ICE cars have very complex transmissions (replacement cost ~$5000). You also […]

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Tess Hits 100,000

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:01:14 +0000

Seven years ago, I put down my AU$1500 deposit and sat tight and anxious waiting for my Tesla Standard Range Plus (SR+) to arrive. Which she did, three and half years later. We watched videos, we participated in events. Tesla even brought out a left-hand drive version and we queued for one and a half […]

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BYD Atto 3 Reviews — 5 Months On The Road In Australia

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:07:15 +0000

BYD Atto 3The BYD Atto 3 was launched in Australia last quarter of last year. At that time, I spoke with Caleb Gittins, who told me that ordering his car was like placing a takeaway order online — it was that easy. He recently informed me that the car is due for its complimentary 5000 km service, […]

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Flyer L885 Long Tail Cargo E-Bike

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:22 +0000

The Flyer L885 Long Tail Cargo E-BikeAs kids, many of us grew up with the Radio Flyer brand and its iconic red wagons. Whether it was a signature wagon or another multi-wheel device designed to maximize joy for children, they’ve been around for decades. Radio Flyer is pushing into the electric mobility space with a line of electric bikes and scooters […]

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NIO ES8 Review — 1st impressions

Credit to Author: Maarten Vinkhuyzen| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:56:03 +0000

I wrote a long article about NIO in the summer 2022. I had visited NIO and the NIO House in Oslo in the spring. While most of the visit was a conference about NIO, the next day we did have the opportunity to drive and use the battery swap station outside of Oslo. It was […]

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:00:26 +0000

Jackery solar generator 1500 proJackery’s line of lithium-ion based portable power stations set the bar for the category and defined what a solar generator was for consumers around the world. The category has expanded significantly and has become the backbone for off-grid homes, van lifers, RV people, campers, and much more all around the world. Jackery continues to lead […]

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Lectric XP Lite Electric Bike

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:00:12 +0000

Lectric XP Lite Electric BikeElectric bikes are a dime a dozen these days, so it’s rare to find one that stands out from the pack. When I first saw the Lectric XP Lite, it was clear that it was different from the pack in a few key ways. On the surface, the Lectric XP Lite e-bike looks like the […]

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