CleanTechnica Reviews Archives

Tesla Model 3 & Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) On ~1500 Mile Cross-Country Adventure

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:44:22 +0000

Our Tesla Model 3 cross-country road trip state-by-state breakdown: Utah: 99 miles, Wyoming: 450 miles, South Dakota: 450 miles, Minnesota: 250 miles, Wisconsin: 240 miles.

AUXITO LED Headlights Review

Jennifer Sensiba — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:41:38 +0000

When it comes to electric vehicles, many people likely assume that LED headlights are a standard feature. After all, EVs are cutting-edge, energy-efficient vehicles that prioritize sustainability and technological advancements — so it only makes sense that they would come equipped with the latest lighting technology, right? However, this assumption isn’t always accurate. Take the […]

Snapcycle Eagle (Dual Suspension Folding Fat Tire E-Bike) Review

Jennifer Sensiba — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:35:02 +0000

Snapcycle Eagle e-bike

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CleanTechnica Tested: The BLUETTI AC180 Solar Generator

Kyle Field — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:54 +0000

BLUETTI AC180 Solar Generator

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Himiway Expands Its Lineup With A Solid Electric Commuter Bike

Jo Borrás — Mon, 22 May 2023 15:00:46 +0000

Himiway has made a name for itself in recent years with a range of long-range, fat-tire electric mountain bikes (e-MTBs) that positively steamroll down the road. But it’s entering a new field in 2023, as Himiway has launched its first-ever “narrow” tire bike. Meet the 61 lb Rambler — a solid electric commuter bike option […]

7 More Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Perspectives & Observations

Zachary Shahan — Sat, 20 May 2023 17:26:27 +0000

Tesla Autopilot in action stopping at a stop sign. Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica Tested: Dabbsson Portable Power Station & Folding Solar Panel

Kyle Field — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:46 +0000

Dabbsson is newcomer in the world of portable power stations and is pushing into the market with two massive new portable power stations. The Dabbsson DBS2300 is a 2,300 Wh / 2,000 W unit that can be bundled with one or two of their Dabbsson DBS3000 units for an additional 3,000Wh of storage capacity per […]

Tesla Model 3 Service & Maintenance Costs After 3.75 Years & 37,000 Miles

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 12 May 2023 04:17:45 +0000

My Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is 3 months away from its 4-year birthday, and is approaching 37,000 miles. I had the air filter changed today, which means it’s time for another update on the car’s operation and maintenance costs. The last time I wrote an update on my Model 3 maintenance costs […]

Tesla Full Self Driving (Beta) V11 — 5-Week Review

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:11:06 +0000

For 6 months, my wife and I have used 9 or 10 versions of FSD Beta V10. Recently, we heard about Tesla working on a “revolutionary” upgrade from V10 to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements that Tesla has been working on for a long time. Finally, we got our upgrade a little over […]

My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 06 May 2023 05:06:27 +0000

When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. (See “My First EV – Part I.”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4, I ended up buying a Chevy […]

CleanTechnica Tested: The BLUETTI AC200Max Portable Power Station

Kyle Field — Fri, 05 May 2023 21:00:38 +0000

BLUETTI AC200Max Portable Power Station

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus

Kyle Field — Wed, 03 May 2023 16:00:25 +0000

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus

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Tesla Full Self Driving Beta: FSD Beta 11.3.6 — Revolutionary New Version V11?

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:04:27 +0000

For 6 months my wife and I have been using various FSD Beta V10 versions. Recently, we’ve been hearing about Tesla working on a big upgrade to V11. This upgrade would incorporate big improvements, including putting the local driving stack together with the long-distance driving stack into a unified whole. We heard reports of people […]

CleanTechnica Tested: The Ride1Up Revv1 Moped E-bike

Kyle Field — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:28 +0000

The Ride1Up Revv1 represents a sharp deviation from its formula to date for Ride1Up with a completely new build that’s *almost* a full-blown push into electric mopeds. Ride1Up admits as much in the description, calling it a “moped ebike”. Technically it’s an electric bike with pedals and the like, but is also packing moped-style tires, […]

The VW ID.4 Is Cooler Than I Thought — 6 Features My Tesla Doesn’t Have

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:05:25 +0000

Volkswagen ID.4 sales were up 254% in the 1st quarter in the USA. here are several cool features that help to explain why, including 6 that my Tesla Model 3 doesn't have.

Crushing Colin & Killing Sophia — Could You Dispose Of A Sentient Appliance?

Jesper Berggreen — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:05:57 +0000

I read the book titled Killing Sophia — Consciousness, Empathy, and Reason in the Age of Intelligent Robots by Thomas Telving, with whom I discussed autonomous cars some time back, and with a smashing title like that, I thought I would dive into it. Sophia is not a car, “she” is a human-like android, but […]

From A V8 Camaro To A Nissan LEAF

David Waterworth — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:21 +0000

Nissan Leaf at last. Photo courtesy Glenn Groves

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The Evergreen Nissan Leaf

David Waterworth — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:01:23 +0000

Harry and Sue’s Nissan Leaf. Photo courtesy of Sue Norden.

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Lectric eBikes XPedition Dual Battery Cargo Bike

Kyle Field — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:50:43 +0000

Lectric eBikes XPedition Dual Battery Cargo Bike

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Lectric eBikes XPedition Dual Battery Cargo Bike

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CleanTechnica Review: The Snapcycle Pegasus Fat Tire E-Bike Is Great (If You’re Tall)

Jennifer Sensiba — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:03:25 +0000

Snapcycle Pegasus Fat Tire E-Bike

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Snapcycle Pegasus Fat Tire E-Bike

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CleanTechnica Tested: The BioLite BaseCharge 600 + SolarPanel 100

Kyle Field — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:00:21 +0000

BioLite is moving into the portable power station business with a range of compact and stylish units. They sent us the BioLite BaseCharge 600, a $699, 622 watt-hour portable power station for us to run through the paces. Right out of the gate, the BioLite BaseCharge 600 comes in a rectangular form factor with a […]

CleanTechnica Review: Snapcycle Stinger Fat Tire E-Bike

Jennifer Sensiba — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:55:41 +0000

Snapcycle Stinger e-bike

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Snapcycle Stinger e-bike

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HiPeak ELIAS Step-Thru Folding E-Bike Review: CleanTechnica Review

Jennifer Sensiba — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:10:28 +0000

Image courtesy HiPeak Bike

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Priority e-Coast E-Bike

Kyle Field — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Priority Bicycles e-Coast e-bike

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Priority Bicycles e-Coast e-bike, image by Kyle Field / CleanTechnica

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What Goes On Underneath Your Tesla Can Hurt You

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:03:54 +0000

Tesla Model 3 in snow — image courtesy Tesla

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Image courtesy of Tesla.

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Blaupunkt E-Bike Adds Sizzle To The Zero Emission Sauce

Tina Casey — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:55:20 +0000

New e-bike launches the iconic Blaupunkt name into the age of electric mobility.

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New e-bike launches the iconic Blaupunkt name into the age of electric mobility.

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“15 Years” With The Tesla Model 3

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

What’s it like owning a Tesla Model 3? Furthermore, we all know what’s great about a Model 3, but what should a new owner watch out for or be aware of? It depends on who you ask — different owners have different experiences. Some experiences are more common than others, though, and some are more […]

CleanTechnica Tested: The Propella 9S Pro E-bike

Kyle Field — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:39 +0000

Propella 9S Pro E-Bike

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CleanTechnica Tested: The Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500

Kyle Field — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:08 +0000

The Van Powers Superpower Pro 1500 portable power station takes all of the strengths of its bigger brother, the Super Power Pro 2000, and swaps out the cells for lithium ferro phosphate also known as LFP battery cells. LFP battery cells are thermally stable, meaning that if the cell is damaged or punctured it remains […]

BLUETTI Unveils Latest AC60 Power Station & B80 Battery

Guest Contributor — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:06 +0000

Image courtesy BLUETTI

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CleanTechnica Review: HOVSCO HovBeta Folding E-Bike (So Good Someone “Stole” It)

Jennifer Sensiba — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:25:06 +0000

A few weeks ago, HOVSCO, an e-bike manufacturer, sent us a pretty cool e-bike to review. In this article, I’m going to go through the basic specifications, what I love about it, and how it rides. I really didn’t come away with anything to complain about with this bike, but it’s also not bottom of […]

Maarten Reviews 13 Top New-ish Electric Vehicles In Europe

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:57:02 +0000

BYD Atto 3

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The BYD Atto 3 presented in an event in Manila last December. Photo from BYD Global.

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My First EV, Part 2 — How Far Can You Drive In A Chevy Bolt? How Much Will You Pay?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:48:47 +0000

Following up with the writer’s impressions of his first EV a few weeks later. Article by Mihai Beffa in Cupertino, California.

In Love With The BMW i3S

David Waterworth — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:20:13 +0000

Tess and the BMW i3S at the park. Photo courtesy of Majella Waterworth.

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High Powered Van Life in Baja — Powered by BLUETTI

Danielle Garland — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:55:38 +0000

Image courtesy CleanTechnica / Danielle Garland

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Testing My Mobile Newsroom Setup: Shiftpods & Heat Pumps Are A Great Combo

Jennifer Sensiba — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:35:56 +0000

In a previous article, I shared some information about a special project I’m working on: building a mobile newsroom. You can find full details at that link, but in short, the idea is to make travel super cheap to be able to do more “boots on the ground” journalism. Plus, I’m working to do it […]

Baja Van Life Made Cooler — Literally!

Danielle Garland — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Image courtesy CleanTechnica / Danielle Garland

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Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety: How Much Of A Problem Is It? How To Deal With It

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:53:41 +0000

24 New non-shared 250 kW Tesla Supercharger stalls. Beaver, Utah. December 26, 2022. Photo by Fritz Hasler.

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EV Shopping & My First EV

Guest Contributor — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:13:54 +0000

Image courtesy of Mihai Beffa.

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Help Me Get More “Boots On The Ground” CleanTech Coverage

Jennifer Sensiba — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:05:35 +0000

In this article, I’m going to share an important project I’m working on that could bring more equity and quality to my cleantech news coverage. All of the details are below. If you like what you’re seeing, please consider donating to support it here and share it on social media! The Stories That Don’t Get […]

CleanTechnica Tested: The Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro

Kyle Field — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:30:42 +0000

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro

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

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:19:59 +0000

My Tesla Model 3 in 8 inches of new snow. Brighton Ski Resort, Utah. December 26, 2021. Photo by Fritz Hasler.

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

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:24:10 +0000

My Tesla Model 3 (Roxanne) and granddaughter. Pioneer dugout homes. Past vs. future. Castle Dale, Utah. Photo by Fritz Hasler/CleanTechnica.

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Tess Hits 100,000

David Waterworth — 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 […]

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

David Waterworth — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:07:15 +0000

Caleb’s BYD Atto 3. Photo courtesy of Caleb Gittins.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/02/Calebs-BYD--e1676684175251-400x215.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/02/Calebs-BYD--e1676684175251-800x430.jpg" />The 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, […]