Big thanks to this year’s event sponsors: Velotric, NIU, Altair, Bridgestone, MathWorks, Generac, IOSiX, SunCat Solar, Tesla, and Event Partner, the National Park Service. Read more…
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Ford is offering free home EV charging through a new partnership with TXU Energy
You read that right. Ford EV drivers can charge 100% for free at home through its new partnership with TXU Energy. Ford and TXU launched the first-of-its-kind program in Texas, offering free home EV charging during select hours. Read more…
A city with little transit, LA wants to host a ‘no-car’ 2028 Olympic games: here’s how
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games wrapping up, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is in town to prepare the world for what the 2028 Olympics will look like in Los Angeles. Read more…
In the US, Ørsted forms its first-ever battery storage partnership
In the US, Ørsted has entered into a joint venture with Mission Clean Energy, in its first-ever standalone battery storage partnership. Read more…
Why Hesai believes LiDAR is the missing piece to advance automatic emergency braking
LiDAR specialist Hesai Technology has shared thoughts and data on why it believes laser sensor technology is the missing piece in the operation of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), especially as automotive regulators begin to implement higher safety standards for new vehicles. Read more…
Anker F3800 power station $2,199 off, RadCity 5 Plus e-bike with 100+ mile range $699 off, Juiced 15% off sitewide sale, more
It’s been a busy morning, with tons of great EV and backup power saving solutions dropping down to new lows. Standing at the front of today’s Green Deals is the best price we have seen to date on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station that is bundled with an expansion battery for a new $3,399 low. It is joined by two e-bike sales – the first from Rad Power Bikes that is seeing its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike discounted to $1,499 and coming with a free Semi-Integrated Battery for double the travel distance. The second of these sales is a 15% off sitewide discount on Juiced’s e-bike lineup, including its JetCurrent Pro that just hit a new $1,954 low. You’ll also find price cuts on some Vanpowers e-bikes, as well as Segway’s EVs and Cube power stations too – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.. Read more…
Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels
Scientists at Oxford University are coating a new solar power-generating material onto objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Cybertruck news, Rivian and Lucid earnings, and more. Read more…
Check out Toyota’s new mid-size and compact all-electric people carriers
Toyota launched the new, all-electric Proace Verso and smaller Proace City Verso MPVs on Thursday in the UK. Toyota’s new electric people carriers are on sale now with more range, tech, and style than ever. Read more…
Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada, and it’s pricey
Tesla has launched the Cybertruck in Canada, and the prices are going to make people think twice about buying the truck they have been waiting for for years. Read more…
Tesla launches new bundle with 3 years of FSD, Supercharging, and premium connectivity
Tesla is trying something new. The automaker is offering a bundle of 3 years of subscription to Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, Supercharging, and premium connectivity. Read more…
Lonking, HEVI JV to bring more electric equipment to US jobsites
A new joint venture between Greenland Technologies and Chinese equipment manufacturer Lonking will see new EVs developed for the popular HEVI equipment brand and bring new, battery electric equipment solutions to job sites throughout North America. Read more…
Nissan hints at the return of the legendary GT-R as an EV sports car
An electric Nissan GT-R? That looks even more likely now. Nissan’s global product strategy officer, Ivan Espinosa, hinted that the Nissan GT-R would live on in the EV era. Read more…
Check out the electric vehicles you can lease for under $200 a month this August
With electric vehicle prices down, this summer may be the time to buy. Several brands are slashing lease prices as new EVs hit the market. New EVs like the Nissan Ariya are on a fire sale with lease prices under $200 per month this August. Check out all the EVs available to lease for under $200 below. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Rad e-bike, Ford tries bikes, 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 electric bikes from Rad Power Bikes, Velotric, and Ford (?!), a massive Bosch e-bike, Lime’s new rides, and more. Read more…
Elon Musk continues to siphon Tesla talent to train xAI’s Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI has now hired over a dozen Tesla employees to its language model, Grok, amid a Tesla shareholders lawsuit over the issue. Read more…
Cybertruck stalls, Windrose invades, & we talk EV3 with Kia’s James Bell
In today’s truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck’s sales slowdown, interview Kia’s James Bell about the future of the Korean brand’s commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that’s coming to America. Read more…
Volvo’s EX90 just got a price hike, but some features may still be missing
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is now more expensive. The starting price of the Volvo EX90 is up by over $3,000, but some key features may still be missing. Read more…
Archer Aviation announces plans for an eVTOL air mobility network coming to Los Angeles
eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has just laid out some plans to help alleviate some of the nasty traffic around Los Angeles. Today, the company outlined an air mobility network it is developing for Southern California that will bring eVTOL air taxi rides to the public within the next two years. Read more…
EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time
EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market. Read more…