Headlining today’s top deals is the Heybike Ranger Foldable Cargo e-bike that boasts a 55-mile travel range for $999. It is joined by a 5-day garden sale promotion from Greenworks on a selection of edgers, cultivators, dethatchers, and sprayers, as well as the EGO Power+ 16-inch 56V Cordless Electric Chainsaw at $219. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
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World’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm beats expectations in the face of extreme storms
WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – has now been online for three years and continues to break its own power output records. Read more…
This company has upped the golf experience with a luxe EV cart that comes in a limousine version
A special-purpose vehicle developer out of South Korea has introduced a new line of electric golf carts that can bring more technology and comfort to the game. While these innovative Cruise LABE EVs won’t help shave strokes off your score, they provide luxury, protection from the elements, and a slew of cool features sure to impress others on the links… maybe even the girls on the drink carts. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers cause unusual wear, will be redesigned
Tesla Cybertrucks are now being delivered without aerodynamic wheel covers installed, due to the covers causing excessive wear and tear to tires. Tesla is currently redesigning the covers, with a fix coming soon™. Read more…
Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US
Kia’s new three-row electric SUV is gaining momentum in the US. Over 1,400 Kia EV9 models were handed over in January, topping the EV6 in US sales.. Read more…
‘World’s largest EV range test’ sees Tesla dethroned by an automaker you may not know yet
On Wednesday, the Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) completed its bi-annual El Prix event that tests the range of dozens of popular EVs from around the globe and various price brackets. While Tesla has dominated the last four years, 2024’s winter edition of the El Prix saw a newcomer not only deliver the most range in cold weather but also come closest to its advertised range. Read more…
Here’s how BYD is working on its image problem
China’s BYD is selling millions of EVs, famously outselling Tesla in the last quarter of 2023, and riding an enormous wave of success. But not many Europeans (and practically no Americans) have ever heard of it, much less trust it as a reliable brand. But as the EV giant makes inroads outside of China, it is looking to change that, the old-school way, dealer by dealer. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is converting its sleek electric sedan into a new line of police vehicles
Lucid (LCID) is launching a new line of police vehicles based on its luxury Air electric sedan. The EV startup is set to unveil the new EVs at the World Defense Show next week in Saudi Arabia.. Read more…
Volvo breaks up with Polestar and sees its shares soar
More bad news for Polestar. The struggling luxury EV maker just lost its funding from Volvo, which is handing full responsibility for the brand over to China’s Geely. However, Volvo is letting them down easy, saying it’s a “natural evolution” for the two brands. Read more…
Elon Musk asks Tesla shareholders to vote for incorporation move to Texas
Elon Musk is in a full propaganda campaign to gain Tesla shareholder support against the court’s decision to rescind his CEO compensation plan and now announced that he is going to move for a shareholder vote on moving Tesla’s state of incorporation to Texas. Read more…
Premium e-bike brand Gocycle unveils the sleekest-looking cargo bike you’ve ever seen
If you know anything about Gocycle, you’ll know that they make fancy electric bikes designed with sleek, exotic designs. Now, the company is leaning hard into its lightweight, futuristic design legacy as it unveils the new Gocycle CXI Family Cargo Bicycle. Read more…
The world’s largest EV battery maker will build its own $1.83B offshore wind farm
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery maker, is going to build its own $1.83 billion offshore wind farm. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 31, 2024
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…
EV shopping beats buying an ICE vehicle, according to buyers
Electric vehicle buyers reported the highest satisfaction with the process last year. With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. Read more…
Volkswagen’s new electric Golf is in the works – What that means for the ID.3
Development of Volkswagen’s new fully electric Golf is underway, but what does that mean for the ID.3? VW’s chief tech officer, Kai Grunitz, says there could be some overlap between the two EVs.. Read more…
VW finally rolls out Plug&Charge on its 2023 ID.4s
Volkswagen of America (VW) today announced that its 2023 ID.4 will now include Plug&Charge at Electrify America (EA) charging stations. Read more…
Polestar 4 goes on sale in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles WLTP range
The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday. Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range.. Read more…
Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out
For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 trillion won). Read more…
Europe’s sightseeing buses are graduating from vegetable oil fuel to electric and solar power
Tootbus, a prominent sightseeing bus company around Europe, has partnered with electric fleet specialist VEV to deliver more sustainable mobility across its entire operations. Tootbus is currently operating buses that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil but is adopting BEV and solar technology with VEV’s help. Read more…
This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse
Once an EV darling thought to revolutionize EV production with its concept of micro-factories that crank out delivery vans for the likes of Uber and UPS, UK startup Arrival is in a desperate search for funding after being delisted from Nasdaq this week. Read more…