New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies. Read more…
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ZEEKR to hold ‘Power Day 2023’ event this month, showcasing battery tech developed in-house
Before Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR begins selling the 007 – its first mass-market electric sedan- it will introduce new battery technology developed in-house that will debut in the EV. ZEEKR promised to share more details of its battery developments later this month during a “Power Day 2023” event. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
See how Ford builds its F-150 Lightning electric pickup [video]
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the top selling electric truck in the US through November. As production at its Rouge EV plant ramps up, a new video gives us an inside look at how Ford builds its Lightning in the US. Read more…
Save $400 on customizable e-bikes from Electric Bike Co., portable power stations, more
Right now you can customize one of these Electric Bike Co. e-bikes at up to $400 off as we head into the weekend. The savings come joined by this ALLPOWERS R600 portable power station at $168, as well as this ongoing launch discount for the new Juiced Scrambler X2 e-bike at $400 off. Read more…
VW’s rugged Scout EV brand on track to debut electric pickup and SUV next year
The new rugged Scout brand from Volkswagen remains on track to debut its electric pickup and SUV next year. VW Scout CEO Scott Keogh says the designs are upwards of 95% complete. Read more…
Juiced Scorpion X2 update: many new components, improved?
I’ve spent the better part of the last month with the Juiced Scorpion X2 and 2 years with its predecessor the Scorpion X. Juiced has changed a few things with the X2 but what hasn’t changed is that this descendant of one of the first “moped e-bikes” and our once vehicle of the year is still a great ride. But is the X2 really an improvement over the X1?. Read more…
Podcast: Electrek’s Vehicle of the Year, Cybertruck Foundation Series, GM Bolt EUV only, and more
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 Electrek’s Vehicle of the Year, Cybertruck Foundation Series, GM Bolt EUV coming back, and more. Read more…
Genesis GV60 EV wins 2024 SUV of the year in China
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis is making its mark in the world’s largest EV market. The all-electric Genesis GV60 won China’s 2024 SUV of the year award, beating out several key rivals.. Read more…
Tesla Model Y is Electrek’s vehicle of the year
For 2023, Electrek has decided to make the Tesla Model Y its vehicle of the year. Well, it’s not as much us who decided, car buyers did.. Read more…
The US’s first large-scale offshore wind farm is about to come online
The first five offshore wind turbines at Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver power to the Massachusetts grid within weeks. Read more…
Volkswagen mulls $21K EV with Renault, but don’t get too excited
European automakers are looking to affordable EVs to help boost demand. The latest may be a 20,000 euro ($21,500) EV from Volkswagen and Renault. Read more…
GM says next-gen Bolt will be EUV-only as the SUV virus infects the industry
The Bolt EV is not coming back in Ultium format, according to recent statements made by GM. Instead, GM will resurrect the larger Bolt EUV and place it right alongside the Equinox EV in the latest example of the long line of inexplicable moves by GM in the EV space. Read more…
Jeep-owner Stellantis announces mass layoffs, blames California
Stellantis has announced that it plans to cut what will likely be thousands of jobs from its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, blaming California’s emissions regulations for putting the company at a competitive disadvantage. Read more…
House Republicans have once again voted to poison you and cost you trillions
House Republicans have once again attempted to pass a law that will increase emissions and cost Americans trillions of dollars in additional fuel and health costs. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 7, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Nissan Ariya electric SUV price cuts lead to $199 per month leases
After cutting prices, the Nissan Ariya is being offered with leases as low as $199 per month (find local dealers here). At these rates, Nissan’s electric SUV could currently be one of the best-value EVs to lease. Read more…
Weather intelligence and cutting-edge tech is boosting grid capacity by 30%
Power grid optimizer Heimdall Power paired up with weather intelligence tech company Meteomatics – and a 30% increase in power grids’ transmission capacity resulted. Read more…
BYD launches Tesla Model 3 rival Seal electric sedan in North America
China’s largest automaker, BYD, is raising the stakes into the end of the year as it closes in on Tesla in global EV sales. BYD introduced the Seal electric sedan in North America as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3.. Read more…
Buying a new Kia EV9? You’re going to get free charging
Electrify America is going to give 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free charging to first-time owners of the new 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV EV. Read more…
Ride1Up Portola review: Is this the new go-to low-cost electric bike?
When Ride1Up unveiled the Portola folding electric bike, it was obviously a major play to snatch the title for the leading low-cost electric bike. Now that we’ve had sufficient time in the saddle, it’s high time to see how this budget electric bike stacks up. Read more…
