Mercedes released a look at the powertrain technology of its upcoming electric CLA, and it includes tons of neat EV tech and some interesting options for battery technology and what looks to be the most flexible charging system we’ve seen yet. Read more…
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Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner electric semi trucks to California fleet
Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet. Read more…
Enwin Utilities adds $1 million Terex electric bucket truck to fleet [video]
The Windsor, Ontario utility says it’s driving towards a more sustainable future after adding a dozen new electric vehicles to its fleet – including a state-of-the-art, 55-foot Terex electric bucket truck. Read more…
Damen sets a world record for most powerful electric tugboat
Built by Damen Shipyards and the first fully electric tugboat to be deployed in the Middle East, the new RSD-E Tug 2513 Bu Tinah put in its record-breaking performance took place at Khalifa Port during ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy conference. Read more…
New CMC 65L tracked aerial lift is perfect for indoor adventures
CMC North America’s new, electric 65L tracked aerial lift is perfect for working indoors, lifting two workers and 500 lbs. of material to heights of over 65 feet – previously unheard of reach for a unit this size. Read more…
Owlet’s prototype sits between a moped and a bike and is a hoot to ride
We got to ride a pre-production model of a striking new e-bike/e-moped, the Owlet One, with lots of power in a small package. Read more…
New Kubota KATR farm robot concept wins CES innovation award
Kubota says its new KATR farm tractor concept raises the bar in autonomous, zero-emission farming – and it looks like they’ve convinced others, too. The robot just won “Best of Innovation” at the CES Innovation Awards. Read more…
Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 9th annual raffle!
Climate XChange’s 9th Annual EV Raffle is your chance to win the electric car of your dreams – from Rivian to Tesla to Porsche and more. Read more…
China’s 3GW Gobi Desert solar farm can power 2 million households
China just connected its largest single-capacity solar farm built on a former coal mining area, which is in the Gobi Desert, to the grid. Read more…
What makes a Honda a Honda Prologue engineers help us find out!
. Save exclusive $1,568 on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, Velotric Black Friday e-bike additions, Anker SOLIX + Heybike flash sales, more
It should be no surprise that we’re closing out the week with another great lineup of Black Friday Green Deals. Leading the official sales is the exclusive discount our readers are getting on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Home-Backup Station at a new $4,230 low. Coming up right behind it we have Velotric’s early Black Friday changeup that is adding two more e-bikes to the savings event while also offering an “add three, get 30% off” promotion for accessories – all starting at $1,099. We’ve also got two weekend flash sales, the first being several Anker SOLIX solar generator and home-backup bundles at new low prices and starting from $1,399. The other is a second chance at Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike for $999, as well as some price reductions. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s long-awaited Rad Power Black Friday sale that has increased savings up to $700 on new and old e-bikes alike, and more. Read more…
The Eastern US’s first CFI-funded EV charging hub comes online
The first EV charging hub funded by the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program in the Eastern US is now online in Deerfield, Massachusetts.. Read more…
This 3GW Gobi Desert solar farm can power 2 million households
China just connected its largest single-capacity solar farm built on a former coal mining area, which is in the Gobi Desert, to the grid. Read more…
Podcast: Trump moves to kill $7,500 tax credit, deep Tesla discounts, Cadillac Vistiq, 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 Trump moving to kill the $7,500 tax credit, deep Tesla and Ford discounts, the new Cadillac Vistiq, and more. Read more…
Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China
Nissan introduced its newest EV, a sleek all-electric sedan, at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The N7 is the first Nissan electric vehicle under its new strategy to spark life back into the brand in China. Read more…
Kia’s new low-cost EV4 was just spotted in the US for the first time
Kia’s upcoming EV4 electric sedan was just spotted testing in the US for the first time. The low-cost EV is expected to make its big debut by the end of the year. Here’s a look at the new model. Read more…
Lexus cuts RZ electric SUV prices by over $10,000 with its new entry-level 2025 model
The all-electric luxury electric SUV is getting significantly cheaper. Lexus launched a new entry-level 2025 RZ trim with starting prices over $10,000 less than last year’s model. And you get just as much driving range. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) CEO claims EV maker is ‘most immune’ if Trump cuts the tax credit
If you ask Lucid (Lucid) CEO Peter Rawlinson, the company is the “most immune” EV maker if President-elect Donald Trump cuts the federal tax credit for electric cars. Despite the claim, Lucid’s stock is hitting a new all-time low at under $2 a share. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Solar moped, XPedition 2.0, LiveWire scooter, 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 the launch of the Lectric XPedition 2.0, Yamaha e-bikes pulling out of North America, LiveWire unveils an electric scooter concept, PNY readying its cargo e-scooters for pilot testing, Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle, and more. Read more…
Baidu- and Geely-backed JiYue brand unveils ROBO X EV that goes 0-100 km/h in under 1.9 sec
JiYue, a Chinese EV brand focused on delivering all-electric “robocars” to the masses, has unveiled its latest model, and it’s quite a deviation from its previous EVs—but in the best way. Earlier today, JiYue launched the ROBO X supercar, designed for high-speed racing. By high speed, we mean 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 1.9 seconds. My mouth is watering.. Read more…
