Ahead of initial production scheduled for 2024, electric RV startup Lightship is offering a peek behind its solar electric curtain, detailing the efforts that went into its flagship L1 towable trailer to ensure it arrives as the more aerodynamic option on the market. Read more…
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Tesla secures $135 million in incentive for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the factory
Tesla has secured roughly $135 million worth of incentives for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the construction of the factory. Read more…
Biden wants all government employees to use EVs, take trains
The Biden administration has issued a new directive to all government employees to travel by train or electric car, or electric Uber or Lyft, when traveling on official business. As the country’s largest employer, with an annual business travel purchasing budget of $2.8 billion, that could have a serious impact on carbon emissions. Read more…
BYD launches sleek Song L electric SUV starting at $27K as Tesla Model Y rival
BYD officially launched its new entry-level electric SUV Friday. The BYD Song L, starting at around $26,700 (189,800 yuan), will rival Tesla’s Model Y in China.. Read more…
Cruise fires 900 workers, while Waymo pulls out ahead
It’s gone from bad to worse for robotaxi company Cruise in the fallout of the October incident involving a pedestrian. The company has now announced it is laying off 900 workers, one day after firing nine executives. Meanwhile, rival company Waymo pulls out ahead with new services.. Read more…
GM stops Chevy Bolt production (for now), lays off 1,314 workers
General Motors has announced a mass layoff of 1,314 workers at two Michigan plants, including one that produces the Chevy Bolt EV, which the company has discontinued, for now at least.. Read more…
CSC ES5 begins shipping as America’s latest 50+ MPH electric scooter option
Unlike Europe, the US just doesn’t have very many higher-speed seated electric scooters to choose from. But that could change as more models slowly enter the North American market. The latest to hit the streets in the US is the CSC ES5 electric scooter, which is now shipping to reservation holders and available for order. Read more…
Global coal demand is expected to drop by 2026 – but not in Asia
The International Energy Agency’s latest report forecasts a decline in global coal demand by 2026, marking a potential turning point in global energy consumption.. Read more…
Uber Freight and Greenlane team up to electrify America’s trucking routes
Uber Freight and Greenlane are joining forces to smartly deploy heavy-duty charging stations to power America’s growing electric truck fleet. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 14, 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…
Louisiana trailblazes with the US’s first state-water offshore wind farms
Louisiana is making US history by launching its first two offshore wind farms, Cajun Wind and Diamond Offshore Wind, in state waters. Read more…
Tesla’s India entry is on shaky grounds again as import duties deal is off the table
Tesla’s entry into the Indian market is on shaky grounds again as the government says that a deal on import duties for electric vehicles is off the table. Read more…
Best rated floor mats for Tesla Model Y this year
If you’ve taken advantage of the fantastic December deals at Tesla and are the proud new owner of a Model Y, then you want to protect your floors this winter with some sharp-looking, robust floor mats. Head straight to Tesla accessories store Tesloid’s website, and use the unique code MATS10 at checkout to save 10%. Read more…
Kia will unveil its new purpose-built EVs next month at CES
Kia is returning to the world’s biggest tech event next month. The automaker will unveil its new purpose-built EVs and vision for the future at CES, starting Jan 9.. Read more…
Electric Bike Company Model J review: A literally one-of-a-kind e-moped
Electric Bike Company was once the go-to source for US-built electric beach cruiser bikes. Now that they’ve expanded into folders, adventure-style e-bikes, and e-mopeds (like the Model J here), EBC seems like the go-to source for a much wider range of locally-assembled e-bikes. Read more…
Alfa Romeo teases its first-ever SUV BEV, generating buzz ahead of its 2024 debut
After years of making promises to do so, legacy Italian automaker Alfa Romeo is making good on its word to finally start delivering some BEVs… starting next year. Today, Alfa Romeo teased its first-ever Sport Urban Vehicle (SUV), which will be called the Milano – a tribute to its native land. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Volkswagen teases the first look at its new ID. 2all electric SUV
Volkswagen is teasing its new affordable electric SUV for the first time. The ID. 2all is VW’s smallest electric SUV slated to sit below the ID.4 and ID.5 models. Read more…
Tesla claims Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a backup generator
Tesla has released a new comparison report claiming Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a traditional backup generator. Read more…
France says ‘non’ to EVs made in China
Today, France has revealed its list of electric vehicles now eligible for federal tax incentives of up to €7,000. As expected, EVs made in China – including Tesla’s Model 3 and the Dacia Spring, the cheapest EV on the market – didn’t make the cut. Read more…
Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
As promised, Cadillac introduced its third new EV model in 2023, joining the previously announced OPTIQ and ESCALADE IQ EVs. The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a new three-row SUV its makers describe as “distinctive and innovative.” Check out our first images below. Read more…
