Rivian (RIVN) no longer expects to build as many vehicles this year as it did in 2023. After third-quarter deliveries fell, Rivian lowered its EV production plans for 2024. Here’s what to expect in the last few months of the year. Read more…
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Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment
Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5, hitting the US this fall, will join Waymo’s robotaxi fleet. As part of a new multi-year partnership, Hyundai is preparing to allocate a “significant” amount of IONIQ 5 models for the Waymo One robotaxi fleet. Read more…
Tesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger network
Tesla has shared an impressive data point about its Supercharger network: 1.4 TWh of energy delivered in a single quarter. Read more…
Kia’s $30,000 EV3 gets even cheaper in Korea through its new E-Value program
After launching a new E-Value program in its home market, Kia’s new EV3 is now even more affordable. Starting at just over $30,000, the EV3 is one of the cheapest EVs on the market, but through its latest offer, Kia says the EV3 can be bought for as little as $67 per month. Read more…
E-bike fire deaths are plummeting in NYC. Here’s the real reason why
If you’ve been following the news on electric bicycle fires in the US, you’ll already know that New York City is widely seen as the epicenter, often catching headlines for battery fires. The city hosts more electric scooters and e-bikes than ever before, and yet this year is seeing a drastic drop in fatalities caused by battery fires.. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Bosch motor, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, 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 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…
Tesla starts taking configurations of $79k non-Foundation Cybertrucks
Over ten months after deliveries started, Tesla is now taking configurations for the non-Foundation series Cybertruck. Read more…
ComEd announces $90M in EV funding at Chicago Drives Electric [part 1]
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…
America’s cheapest EV defies the odds as Nissan LEAF sales make US comeback
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…
Dodge Charger Daytona EV revs up Chicago Drives Electric [part 2]
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…
Toyota invests a fresh $500M in Joby Aviation to support eVTOL air taxi certification, production
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 loses its long-time Chief Information Officer
Tesla is losing its long-time Chief Information Officer, Nagesh Saldi, according to a new report. Read more…
You can now lease a Lucid Air for under $550 a month with up to $15,000 in savings
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…
Hell froze over in Texas – the state will connect to the US grid for the first time via a fed grant
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 looking to raise almost $800 million from debt sale backed by auto leases
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly looking to raise almost $800 million from a debt sale backed by its auto leases. Read more…
New off-grid solar-powered device can charge 12 electric bikes
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 gets a $1.05B DOE loan for 7,500 DC fast chargers
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…
Check out the updated 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 spotted testing in the US [Images]
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…
BYD’s new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch is coming this month, starting as low as $21,000
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…
Climate change made Helene 200x more likely – but just 3% of TV news said so
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…

