Earlier this month, California enacted new regulations for electric bikes that resulted in stricter speed limits on e-bikes with throttles. At the time, it was unclear how electric bike makers would respond to the new regulations, but we’re now starting to see at least one manufacturer pushing to bring its existing e-bikes owned by California residents into compliance. Read more…
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Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
Tesla unveiled its new Model Y with a refreshed design in China and many pointed out that it looks remarkably similar to Xpeng’s P7, which is funny because Xpeng itself was a Tesla copycat at its inception. Read more…
Europe’s wind power hits 20%, but 3 challenges stall progress
Wind energy powered 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe (19% in the EU) in 2024, and the EU has set a goal to grow this share to 34% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050. Read more…
Kia has found its answer to low-cost Chinese EV makers like BYD
Kia’s compact EV5 electric SUV is making a statement in the world’s largest EV market. With sales surging nearly 50% last year, the EV5 helped Kia sell over 200,000 vehicles in China for the first time in four years. The impressive growth ranked first among joint venture brands in the country. Read more…
BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster
The Chinese EV leader is launching a new flagship electric sedan. BYD’s new Han L EV leaked in China on Friday, revealing a potential Tesla Model S Plaid challenger. Read more…
Podcast: New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, 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 the official unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, and more. Read more…
Hyundai just launched its cheapest EV in Japan, starting at only $18,000
Hyundai’s cheapest EV is now available in Japan. Starting at just $18,000, the new Hyundai Inster EV is the most affordable electric car in its segment, even cheaper than BYD’s Dolphin. Read more…
BYD launches its ultra-compact ATTO 2 SUV in UK and Europe with Blade Batteries
Chinese EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has unveiled its ATTO 2 compact SUV to the European public. The launch, which took place at the Brussels Motor Show, kicks off BYD’s next EV entry into European and UK markets. The BYD ATTO 2 is smaller and more affordable than its SUV siblings, with a decent range to boot, perfect for European roads. Read more…
This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan
Hydrostor’s GEM A-CAES has received a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.76 billion from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to build the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, a cutting-edge compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, in Eastern Kern County, California.. Read more…
Mazda unveils its new EV for Europe: Meet the Mazda 6e with nearly 350 miles range
The electric Mazda 6 successor will arrive in Europe this summer. Mazda finally revealed its new EV, the Mazda 6e, with nearly 350 miles of driving range. Check out the new Mazda EV below. Read more…
Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 for the self-driving computer failure
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work. Read more…
World’s largest EV maker unveils new sodium battery electric motorbikes
Yadea, which has claimed the title of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker for seven years running, has just announced a new electric motorbike powered by the company’s innovative HuaYu sodium-ion battery technology. Read more…
This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
Tesla has officially unveiled the Model Y “Juniper” refresh, less than a day after uncamouflaged photos of the vehicle leaked online. Read more…
Tesla sales fall, Honda brings back ASIMO, and a bunch of stuff from CES2025
Despite big discounts and 0% financing, Tesla sales are down for the first time in a decade … but there’s even bigger robot news with the return of Honda ASIMO, a flying car from China, and a whole lot more from today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
CES2025 | John Deere autonomous mower promises a perfect cut, every time
At CES2025, the impressively built-out John Deere exhibit was all about automation. Autonomous job sites, autonomous farms … but it was this new, battery electric, autonomous lawn mowing robot that stole the show. Read more…
Hydrogen dead end: Hyzon board votes to dissolve company
The board of directors of the troubled hydrogen fuel cell maker has voted to dissolve the company that developed the first HFC garbage truck to North America last spring, pending shareholder approval. Read more…
Hyundai’s first EV sports car has even Lamborghini interested [Video]
The IONIQ 5 N is the fastest Hyundai ever made, electric or gas-powered. The sporty electric car is so good that it’s now drawing the attention of some of the industry’s finest. Hyundai’s EV sports car was recently spotted outside a Lamborghini test facility. Check out the video below. Read more…
Mazda is bringing this $20,000 Chinese EV overseas, but prices will be much higher
The electric Mazda 6 predecessor is headed for Europe this summer. Mazda’s EV starts at around $20,000 in China, but prices are expected to be significantly higher in Europe. Here’s what we know about the Chinese-made EV so far. Read more…
Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car
Aptera has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions to supply batteries for its solar EV, which it says will start deliveries later this year. Read more…
Ford’s electric Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Mustang for the first time in 2024
Who said Ford’s electric crossover SUV wasn’t a real Mustang? The Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Ford Mustang for the first time last year as one of the top-selling EVs in the US. Read more…
