Hyundai set another US sales record after sales surged 15% in July. The new IONIQ 5 had its best sales month ever as Hyundai’s EV plans begin to unfold. Read more…
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Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills and it is destroying small American businesses
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills, and this has led to at least two small American businesses going bankrupt. The automaker had over $110 million in liens with contractors over the last 5 years. Read more…
Ford’s (F) EV sales remain flat in July ahead of the big reveal
Despite sales in the US rising 9%, Ford’s (F) EV sales remained flat in July. Ford says the Mustang Mach-E is back on track, but CEO Jim Farley promises the company will reveal its next “breakthrough” EV in just a few days. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: ’70 MPH e-bikes’, Vietnam bans gasoline bikes, more
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 “70 MPH e-bikes” prompting new law changes, recalled Amazon/Walmart e-bikes, Vietnam banning gasoline-powered motorcycles, and more. Read more…
An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet
The Subaru BRZ may live on as an EV after all. Subaru wants its share of the sports car market, and an electric BRZ could hit the sweet spot. Read more…
An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet
The Subaru BRZ may live on as an EV after all. Subaru wants its share of the sports car market, and an electric BRZ could hit the sweet spot. Read more…
Driivz and ezVOLTz pair up to supercharge EV charging reliability
EV charging company ezVOLTz has partnered with Driivz, the EV software arm of Vontier, to make its “Charging as a Service” platform even smarter and more reliable for fleets, businesses, and state and local governments across the US. Read more…
Driivz and ezVOLTz pair up to supercharge EV charging reliability
EV charging company ezVOLTz has partnered with Driivz, the EV software arm of Vontier, to make its “Charging as a Service” platform even smarter and more reliable for fleets, businesses, and state and local governments across the US. Read more…
Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides
On today’s battle-ready episode of Quick Charge, it’s Elon Musk vs. the world as big players position themselves for control of enough lithium to build 600 million electric cars and the rest of the industry squares up to Tesla in the battle for market leadership. Read more…
Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides
On today’s battle-ready episode of Quick Charge, it’s Elon Musk vs. the world as big players position themselves for control of enough lithium to build 600 million electric cars and the rest of the industry squares up to Tesla in the battle for market leadership. Read more…
BYD cuts Yuan Up EV prices to just $10,500 with a new ‘Pilot’ model
To celebrate 1.5 million in sales, BYD launched a new Yuan Up “Pilot” EV edition on Thursday with prices now starting at under $10,500. Read more…
ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0 e-bike at exclusive new $750 low, Anker eufy S220 solar cam $65, Linkind smart solar spotlights from $23, more
Leading today’s pack of Green Deals is an exclusive 50% discount for our readers on the ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0 Folding e-bike at a new $749.50 low. Right behind it we have Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera starting at $65, with some multi-pack discounts also available, as well as multi-packs of Linkind’s Smart Solar Spotlights starting from $23. From there we have a 3-in-1 tool bundle with replacement parts from Worx, a 60V 610 CFM cordless leaf blower from Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ECOVACS Goat RTK robot lawn mower low price, Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 cargo e-bike discount, and more.. Read more…
The world pledged to triple renewables by 2030 – but it’s all talk so far
Two years after world leaders pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, a new report shows that most countries still aren’t planning like they mean it. Read more…
Nissan is getting ready for the new LEAF EV with a one-stop clean energy shop
The new Nissan LEAF will arrive at dealerships this fall, and to go with it, the company has introduced a new one-stop shop for EV chargers and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia just got some relief from US tariffs, but billions are still at stake
Hyundai said the new trade agreement was a “historic achievement” between the US and South Korea. Although Hyundai Motor, including Kia and Genesis, is getting some relief with lower US tariffs, it’s still expected to face billions in extra costs this year. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ is now blatantly operated by human drivers as the automaker launches a ride-hailing service in the Bay Area through its ‘Robotaxi’ app. Read more…
The Toyota Highlander is finally getting an EV and it’s coming soon
Toyota is “loading the bases” with a wave of new fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles set to launch over the next few months. The long-awaited Toyota Highlander EV is finally about to make its first appearance. Read more…
Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing
A Tesla Model Y Performance prototype was spotted testing in California ahead of its launch in the US, which is expected soon. Read more…
Zero begins deliveries of its new low-cost electric motorcycles
After kicking off production last month, Zero Motorcycles has now officially begun deliveries of its highly anticipated X Line models. The first wave of customers is taking delivery of their new Zero XE and Zero XB electric motorcycles, marking a major milestone for the company’s push into more affordable off-road and adventure EVs. Read more…
Drone maker DJI’s electric bikes launch today in the US
The e-bike industry has seen its fair share of unexpected players over the years, but today marks the US debut of one of the most interesting newcomers yet: drone giant DJI. Through its electric bike-focused subsidiary, Amflow, DJI has officially launched its first e-bikes in the US market, the Amflow PL Carbon and Amflow PL Carbon Pro, and they’re not messing around. Read more…