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 updates from Bosch’s new line of motors and batteries, new e-bikes from brands like Urban Arrow and Engwe, an analysis of a reduction of e-bike fire deaths in NYC, and more. Read more…

Over ten months after deliveries started, Tesla is now taking configurations for the non-Foundation series Cybertruck. Read more…

Illinois utility ComEd kicked off the Chicago Drives Electric event with a $90 million bang, featuring a new Point of Purchase initiative to deliver instant discounts to qualifying business and public sector customers who make the switch to electric vehicles. Read more…

Nissan’s LEAF was once the world’s best-selling EV, but it’s lost some ground over the years as new, more advanced models hit the market. Although Nissan plans to launch an upgraded LEAF next year, America’s cheapest EV saw sales surge 187% in the third quarter. Read more…

One of the most anticipated new EVs made its debut on the streets of Chicago this morning as Dodge brand CEO Matt McAlear rev’ed onto the stage in a pre-production example of the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack Stage 2. Read more…

eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has secured a fresh round of funding from previous investor Toyota Motor Corporation, totaling $500 million. With its investment, Toyota’s total funding committed to the eVTOL specialist inches closer to $1 billion. The money will help Joby secure flight certification and begin commercial production of its sustainable aerial technology. Read more…

Tesla is losing its long-time Chief Information Officer, Nagesh Saldi, according to a new report. Read more…

Lucid’s luxury EV is now more affordable than ever. With up to $15,000 in savings on 2024 Lucid Air Pure models, lease prices have dropped below $550 per month. Read more…

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announces $1.5B for four transmission projects – including connecting the Texas grid to the rest of the US for the first time ever. Read more…

Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly looking to raise almost $800 million from a debt sale backed by its auto leases. Read more…

Beam Global, a company that builds sustainable infrastructure solutions for the transportation industry, today unveiled a new off-grid charging platform designed to provide secure charging for up to 12 electric bicycles. Read more…

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) has received a conditional commitment for a $1.05 billion US Department of Energy loan to build around 7,500 DC fast chargers. Read more…

Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 5 was officially caught out in the wild. Ahead of its launch, the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was spotted testing in the US. From the first look, Hyundai’s best-seller is getting even more stylish with a bold new facelift. It will also come with a Tesla NACS port. Read more…

A rare sporty electric hatchback will arrive in China later this month. BYD’s new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch will launch on October 18, 2024, as the EV giant expands into new segments. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…

Hurricane Helene has made its way through the southeast US as the strongest storm of the 2024 season and potentially the costliest storm ever recorded. But if you watch US media, you’d barely know that the true culprit behind Helene’s record-breaking strength is us – the climate change that we humans caused by burning fossil fuels. Read more…

Toyota will not make electric SUVs in the US starting next year as planned. According to a new report, Toyota is delaying production of new electric SUVs in the US by several months. The company is blaming the holdup on slowing EV sales in the US, but are they really. Read more…

Tesla is recalling the Cybertruck again, but it’s another over-the-air software update fix, so it’s no big deal. But what it does is reveal how many Cybertrucks Tesla has produced to date. Read more…

Volkswagen-backed battery developer 24M Technologies has shared test data showcasing its Impervio separator technology, which helps reduce the risk of EV battery fires. The video footage below shows a side-by-side comparison of conventional EV cells overcharged with and without an Impervio separator in real-time, demonstrating the technology’s potential in the future. Read more…

Renewable developer Ameresco teamed up with water utility Mountain Regional Water Special Service District to launch Utah’s first floating solar farm.. Read more…

On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got Sylvie Binder from the New York City Mayor’s Office here to tell us about the newly launched North American Electric Construction Coalition (NAECC) is committed to decarbonizing the construction industry, and NYC is already making serious headway. Read more…