Elon Musk is again hyping the delayed Tesla Supervised Full Self-Driving v12.4 update, now saying that it will drive for a year between interventions. Read more…
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 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…
The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018
In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. Read more…
Virginia’s republican governor launches idiotic culture war against clean air
Virginia’s republican governor says he wants to violate Virginia law to pull the state out of the California Air Resources Board’s clean car regulations, consigning his state to a costly and burdensome future full of pollution and high fuel prices. Read more…
Kia EV3, a bunch of Volvo news, peak oil, Lectric e-bikes, and electric outboards
Kia’s opened the order books on its new, affordable EV3 electric car, Volvo has a bunch of news for car enthusiasts and equipment geeks alike, we might be past peak oil, e-bikes are hot sellers, and Scooter Doll checks out some electric outboards from Mercury Marine. All this and more on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…
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First drive with Mercury Marine’s electric Avator motors: A smooth, quiet ride (for small boats) [Video]
A major name in marine mobility is dipping its toe into all-electric motors – Mercury. The noted developer of marine technologies has launched its five initial outboards under its new Avator lineup of all-electric motors, and I got the chance to test each of them out in Charleston, South Carolina. Be sure to check out the video below to see just how quiet these electric motors truly are. Read more…
Finland’s Kempower just opened a DC fast charger factory in North Carolina
Finnish EV charger manufacturer Kempower officially opened its first US DC fast charger factory in Durham, North Carolina. Read more…
Volkswagen unveils the new ID.7 GTX as its most powerful EV yet
The Volkswagen ID.7 is gaining new variants with more power, longer range, and sporty design. Volkswagen unveiled the new ID.7 GTX, its most powerful EV yet. It’s also launching the ID.7 Pro S pre-orders with up to 440 miles (709 km) WLTP range. Read more…
Factorial delivers 106+ amp-hour solid-state cells to Mercedes-Benz to validate for EV use
Seven months after shipping out A-samples of its 100+ amp-hour (Ah) solid-state battery cells to automotive partners, Factorial Inc. is sending more energy-dense B-samples to Mercedes-Benz. Through a joint development agreement with Factorial, Mercedes will further validate the next phase of solid-state batteries, moving one step closer to integration in future passenger EVs. Read more…
Winning: diesel demand hits 26-year low as EV, hydrogen sales boom
US diesel demand plummeted to its lowest seasonal level in 26 years last quarter – but is that due to a down economy, or booming commercial EV sales. Read more…
An electric Jeep Wrangler may not be coming anytime soon, but another off-road EV is
The iconic Jeep Wrangler may not get an all-electric version anytime soon, but the rugged SUV brand is planning to launch a new off-road EV. Inspired by the Wrangler, Jeep’s new off-road EV is designed for adventurers as a fully capable electric SUV. Read more…
New Lectric XP Lite 2.0 e-bike pre-order offers, Save $2,200 during Jackery 3-day flash event, Velotric EV sale, more
We’re bringing you Green Deals that are here to help you unwind and have fun this summer, whether it’s cruising around town, lounging at campsites, or something else entirely. Headlining these deals is the pre-order special on the all new Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Folding e-bikes that just launched yesterday, with models starting from $799 and receiving up to $246 in free accessories too! It is joined by a three-day flash sale from Jackery that is taking up to $2,200 off popular power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100. Then there’s also the Velotric Father’s Day sale that is taking up to $300 off e-bikes, with the Fold 1 e-bike also getting some free accessories at $1,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
After Tesla, the surprising next best-selling electric vehicle in America is this electric bike
In a world where electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the best-selling EVs in the United States. But what if I told you that the third best-selling electric vehicle in America isn’t a car at all? It’s actually an electric bike!. Read more…
Archer Aviation receives FAA certification to begin commercial air taxi operations
One week after sharing plans to bring commercial eVTOL operations to South Korea, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is touting a key milestone in the US. The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. Read more…
Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 rolls off the production line in South Carolina
Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 SUV rolled off the production line in South Carolina Wednesday. Deliveries of the US-made Volvo EX90 are set for the second half of 2024 as the Swedish automaker embarks on a new era. Read more…
GreenPower just launched a new electric refrigerated delivery truck
Today, GreenPower (Nasdaq: GP) debuted its latest electric truck offering, the electric refrigerated medium-duty delivery truck, the EV Star REEFERX. Read more…
Tesla Energy x SPAN pair up to offer a home battery storage bundle
Tesla Energy and smart electrical panel maker SPAN have launched the SPAN + Tesla Powerwall 3 bundle, a smart home battery backup system. Read more…
Volvo CE expands its electric construction vehicle line-up with 3 new models
In a bid to expand its zero-emission offerings, Volvo CE has added three new mid-size electric construction machines to its expanding lineup of all-electric equipment options. Read more…
Sysco takes delivery of 10 Freightliner electric semi trucks, plans to buy 800
US food delivery company Sysco added ten Freightliner eCascadia electric semi trucks to its Houston, Texas fleet. The trucks bring the company’s electric vehicle fleet to 120 trucks – and the company plans to add hundreds more. Read more…