Lucid Motors (LCID) just broke its delivery record again in Q3 as new incentives boosted demand. The EV maker has now delivered more vehicles in 2024 than it did all of last year. Read more…
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Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling
Waymo has hired Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs, responsible for product and program Management of all Tesla vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: JLG E313 electric telehandler
Designed for both all-terrain and off-road use, the all-electric E313 telehandler from JLG is a new, low-noise solution for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential, and municipal projects. Read more…
QOTD: is Volvo planning a low cost, electric Robotaxi rival?
It’s probably nothing. Just a playful post on social media from a random Volvo account celebrating an obscure concept car from the early aughts. It couldn’t possibly mean that Volvo is actually going to build the thing … right. Read more…
Bollinger delivers first B4 electric work trucks to customers
It’s got a long way to go, but the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and the first delivery of Bollinger B4 electric trucks to Nacarato Truck Centers is now in the history books. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this October
Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great plugin cars you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…
BYD delivers 100 of its K9UD electric transit buses to Uruguay
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has delivered 100 of its 12 meter K9UD electric transit buses to Uruguay’s largest electric public transport operator, Cutcsa. Read more…
North America’s largest electric wheel loader: HEVI H65L arrives at dealers
With an operating weight scratching at 50,000 lbs., the recently revealed HEVI H65L is the largest battery electric wheel loader available in the North American market today. Read more…
Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage
Residential solar and battery storage marketplace EnergySage just released its latest insights report for H1 2024 – here are 3 of its top-line findings.. Read more…
Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Week, continuing thru Sunday
Drive Electric Week kicked off last Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles, and it continues this weekend with events through Sunday, October 6. Read more…
Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment
Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!. Read more…
GE electric 2-in-1 washer & ventless heat pump dryer $900 off, Aventon e-bikes and bundles from $999, Jackery Prime sale, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have the GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $2,000, with an open-box discount for an excellent condition model at $1,700. Aventon has launched another sale taking up to $500 off e-bikes and accessory/extra battery bundles that start from $999, with Lectric’s ONE Long-Range e-bike also getting a price cut and $220 in free gear for $2,199. There’s also Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $549 low in the brand’s Prime Day sale, while Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch cordless electric push mower that comes with two 2.0Ah batteries has dropped down to $375. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low on the Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike, Rad Power’s latest sale, and more. Read more…
Europe pushes ahead with China EV tariffs despite Germany’s objection
The European Union has voted to move forward with its plan to impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, despite recent moves by Germany to attempt to block the proposal. Read more…
Hyundai just opened its massive new Georgia EV plant as the first IONIQ 5 rolls out
Hyundai is kicking off a new era as its $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia is now officially up and running. The first US-made IONIQ 5 rolled off the assembly line and is scheduled to arrive at US dealers by the end of the year. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, 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 Tesla Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slip
Rivian (RIVN) no longer expects to build as many vehicles this year as it did in 2023. After third-quarter deliveries fell, Rivian lowered its EV production plans for 2024. Here’s what to expect in the last few months of the year. Read more…
Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment
Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5, hitting the US this fall, will join Waymo’s robotaxi fleet. As part of a new multi-year partnership, Hyundai is preparing to allocate a “significant” amount of IONIQ 5 models for the Waymo One robotaxi fleet. Read more…
Tesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger network
Tesla has shared an impressive data point about its Supercharger network: 1.4 TWh of energy delivered in a single quarter. Read more…
Kia’s $30,000 EV3 gets even cheaper in Korea through its new E-Value program
After launching a new E-Value program in its home market, Kia’s new EV3 is now even more affordable. Starting at just over $30,000, the EV3 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but through its latest offer, Kia says the EV3 can be bought for as little as $67 per month. Read more…