We have received some professionally shot “spy images” of ZEEKR’s next BEV model – an SUV targeting consumers with families. Aside from a unique camouflage wrap, you can see (some) unique stylings ZEEKR is bringing to the market with this new SUV, which is currently codenamed the “CX1e.”. Read more…
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in July 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 learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. Read more…
Massive electric forklifts get to work at the Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is getting closer to reaching its goal of zero emission operations, deploying five electric top handlers each capable of grabbing 100,000 lb. shipping containers and stacking them up to six high. Read more…
In a first, a German offshore wind farm will use Chinese turbines
A German offshore wind farm in the North Sea will use Chinese-made turbines for the first time (and they’re mighty).. Read more…
Electric NASCAR racer arrives at Chicago Street Race with 1300 hp (!)
The first-ever electric NASCAR racer made its debut at the Chicago Street Race today wearing ABB livery and packing a tunable powertrain good for up to 1,000 kW (1340 hp) of peak power. Read more…
Liebherr says its big hydrogen wheel loader beats BEVs – are they right?
Liebherr is pressing ahead with its efforts to phase out fossil fuels on its job sites, but they don’t think battery-electric is the best solution for the heaviest heavy equipment – and the company’s latest hydrogen-powered wheel loader seems like it’s struggling to prove that point. Read more…
Electrified marine technology leaders Vita and Evoy combine forces
Electric marine experts Vita and Evoy have announced plans to unite their respective businesses in order to “consolidate their leading positions in the high-output space.” The two companies bring together a wealth of experience in all-electric propulsion and powertrain technology in the marine segment. Read more…
Podcast: let’s dive into Tesla, Ford, GM, BYD EV delivery results
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 EV delivery results from the industry, especially Tesla, Ford, and GM. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Now just a week away
The countdown is on for this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) collegiate solar car track event, swiftly followed by the Electrek American Solar Solar Challenge cross-country race. In just one week, teams from universities worldwide will put rubber to track at NCM Motorsports Park, competing to complete as many laps as possible on nothing but solar energy. Read more…
Porsche to slow Taycan output as sales slump, can the new Macan EV turn things around?
Porsche’s first all-electric sports car was a hit. But, nearly five years later, Taycan sales are falling amid new competition. Porsche is reportedly cutting Taycan output amid the sales slump. With the new Macan EV viewed as a beacon of hope, can Porsche turn things around. Read more…
Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla Model S and Model X sales are not doing well, and Tesla is hiding that decline through its opaque delivery reporting. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru offer the best electric SUV lease deals in July, starts at $199/mo
July is finally here, and the deals are heating up. The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Check out the new offers below. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV will launch later than expected: Here’s what we know
Hyundai’s new three-row electric SUV is set to debut later than expected. Although Hyundai was expected to launch the IONIQ 9 this summer, it looks like we may have to wait a little longer. Read more…
Tesla vehicles become approved as government vehicles in China
Tesla vehicles have become approved as government vehicles in China – a first for a foreign-owned automaker. Read more…
BYD closes in on huge $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates
BYD is closing in on a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey. The news comes after BYD opened its first factory in Thailand, with others planned in Brazil and Mexico as it expands in overseas markets. Read more…
Tesla is upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor
Tesla is now upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor with a more “efficient and reliable” motor. Read more…
Save up to $2,899 during EcoFlow Prime Day power station sale, Best Buy July 4th EV deals, Jackery roam kit at new low, more
Happy Independence Day y’all! To celebrate America’s birthday, we’ve got some amazing Green Deals for you at some of the lowest prices we’ve seen – some old, some new, all of them here to give you back major savings! Leading the pack is EcoFlow’s Early Prime Day sale that is taking up to $2,899 off the company’s lineup of power stations, bundle packages, accessories, and more – with extra savings opportunities. Next up is Best Buy’s 4th of July EV sale taking up to $900 off e-scooters and e-bikes, with the Segway Ninebot Max G2 Electric Kick Scooter down at $900. Then, there’s the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Plus Roam Kit with mountable solar panels that just hit a new $979 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including Aventon’s 4th of July sale that is giving away a free extra battery for doubled mileage along with your purchase of a select e-bike. Read more…
Tesla is not expected to invest into India soon as Musk ghosts officials
Tesla is not expected to invest in India anytime soon as a new report states that Elon Musk’s team is ghosting Indian officials about the project. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck might have become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US
Tesla Cybertruck might have become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US. If it wasn’t last quarter, it looks like it will be this quarter. Read more…
Tank G100 review: This epic thing is the most motorcycle e-bike I’ve tested yet
In the e-bike world, we often joke that some of the beefier and more massive US-market electric bikes are more like small electric motorcycles. Well, a brand called Happyrun must have heard us and pulled the ol’ “hold my beer!” The result is the Happyrun Tank G100, which may wear a pair of bicycle pedals but is all motorcycle from the ankles up. Read more…