Urban Air Mobility specialist Joby Aviation is touting its latest milestone in eVTOL development today, relaying that it has completed testing of its pre-production aircraft and will now move into getting air certified using its production-intent eVTOL prototypes. Read more…
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Save $300 on Denago’s City 1 e-bike at $999, EGO Power+ pole saw $269, Greenworks electric 3-tool combo, and more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Denago eBikes’ ongoing Earth Month Sale that is still taking $500 off a selection of e-bikes, like the City 1 High-Step Commuter e-bike for $999. It is joined by the EGO Power+ 10-inch Pole Saw and Power Head at $269, with extra ways to save, as well as the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 Leaf Blower Combo with 4.0Ah Battery for $600. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Here’s what Electrify America’s EV charging plans are for 2024
Electrify America (EA) increased its total number of chargers to over 4,000 in 2023 – here’s what it’s aiming to achieve in 2024. Read more…
Acura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]
Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for? Even more, is it worth the price tag? You be the judge. Read more…
Gogoro Pulse first ride: Testing the most high-tech performance electric scooter
When Gogoro rolled out its new high-performance electric scooter, the Pulse, the world got its first glimpse of an entirely new side of the company. Best known for its battery-swapping system and cute, brightly-colored scooters, the Pulse launched an edgy new look for Gogoro. But even more importantly, it also showed off an entire suite of new high-tech innovations. Read more…
Tesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant
Tesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant, according to information in the source code of the latest update. Read more…
There’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer
A new type of electric bicycle battery is gaining traction in the industry, potentially ushering in unprecedented levels of safety and security for riders. Get ready, because we’re quickly approaching the age of the potted e-bike battery. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla pulls back on Supercharger
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production, according to supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). Read more…
The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales
The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes.. Read more…
Save $729 on Hiboy’s Step-Thru e-bike at $850, Greenworks and WORX 1-day electric tool sales, and more
Today’s Green Deals feature more limited-time discounts than ever before, headlined by Hiboy’s latest sale that is taking up to $729 off EVs and bundles, led by the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at $850. It is joined by three tool-specific 1-day Best Buy deals, with the biggest of them being the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw dropping to a new $250 low, as well as the return of the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike to its $1,300 low. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Costco Auto is offering thousands off new EVs from Volvo, Chevy, Polestar, and more
For a limited time, Costco members can take advantage of notable deals on several all-electric models from some big names in automotive, including Volvo and Polestar. Learn more about the current EV deals from the Costco Auto Program below. Read more…
Elon Musk is throwing his weight around Tesla, comes in like a wrecking ball
We are getting more information on the ongoing layoffs at Tesla. Several employees describe the situation as Elon Musk “throwing his weight around” to solidify his status after being mostly absent over the last year.. Read more…
Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike
Pedego, one of the earliest electric bike brands to enter the US market well over a decade ago, has announced one of its biggest new e-bike rollouts yet. The company launched three new models consisting of the Moto, Cargo, and Trike. Read more…
Volkswagen Group is shelling out close to $1B in bonuses to lean down staff, compete with China
One day after posting a significant drop in Q1 profits, Volkswagen Group is looking to trim down its administrative staff in Germany to bolster 2024 returns. Volkswagen said it is offering close to one billion dollars in bonuses for employees who opt to end their contracts early. Read more…
Daily Ev Recap: Record-breaking Tesla megapack
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after firing team
Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after Elon Musk came in like a wrecking ball and fired the whole charging team. Read more…
Is Musk’s decision to fire the entire supercharging team good or bad
US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why.. Read more…
Stellantis sees Q1 2024 drop in revenue, but EV sales were up
Stellantis Q1 2024 revenue fell 12%, but global EV sales were up, and it’s optimistic about growth and profitability in H2 2024. Read more…
