In what is being described as an “industry-first collaboration” by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. Read more…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more. Read more…

Tesla’s estimated delivery times for all models in China have fallen to just 1-3 weeks, a dramatic reduction from the several weeks to two months quoted late last year. The collapse in wait times signals that Giga Shanghai has cleared its order backlog and has ample production capacity sitting idle. Read more…

Chinese scientists have developed a new EV battery capable of delivering over 1,000 km (620 miles) of driving range with an energy density above 700 Wh/kg. Read more…

China is tightening oversight of its massive electric bicycle industry with a new reform that will require mandatory product traceability markings on electric bikes and several of their major related components. Read more…

BYD will hold a press conference on March 5 unveiling several new versions of its technologies, including new batteries, ADAS software, and a 1,500kW charger that has already been spotted in the wild. Read more…

Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. Read more…

On today’s extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers. Read more…

Rivian just announced a new division within the company focused on feats of performance, but with a uniquely Rivian twist, aiming for extreme off-road stunts instead of your standard circuit racing. Read more…

A new Toyota SUV was spotted testing based on the ninth-generation Hilux BEV pickup, its first fully electric version. Read more…

Xcel Energy says it will supply electricity to a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, and the deal includes nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy and a 100-hour iron-air battery. Read more…

After securing another major partnership, Factorial is closing in on bringing its “groundbreaking” all-solid-state EV battery platform to global markets. Read more…

This week’s Thursday Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s latest RV Power Sale that is offering a wide arrange of mobile backup power solutions, like the Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 at a new $1,044 low, among other options. We also have an EcoFlow 72-hour flash sale that has returned the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station to its second-best $749 rate (alongside three other offers), as well as Razor’s Rambler 16 e-bike at a $525 yearly low, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 48-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale offers ending tonight, the first discount on Aiper’s new IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system, and more.. Read more…

Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025, assuring that those sources provide virtually all net new generating capacity this year, according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. Read more…

Victor Nechita, who served as Tesla’s vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has announced he is leaving the company. The departure comes just days after the first Cybercab production unit rolled off the assembly line at Giga Texas, adding to an accelerating exodus of senior program managers at the automaker. Read more…

After posting its first annual loss in company history, Jeep maker Stellantis is scrambling to turn things around. To reduce EV costs and enable more affordable vehicles, Stellantis may tap into China’s wealth of resources, marking new territory for a Western automaker.. Read more…

Just when you thought the micromobility world couldn’t get any stranger, Kawasaki decided to build an electric horse. Read more…

British equipment experts JCB have developed a fully electric articulated boom lift that delivers the reach, maneuverability, and all-day productivity contractors expect, but without the emissions, noise, or fuel bills of diesel. Meet the A45E Articulated Boom Access Platform. Read more…

Subaru invited us out on a (rare) California rainy day to experience its new EV and see just what it can do off-road. But beyond it’s off-road abilities, how does it stack up to the rest of the market today. Read more…