After filing twin lawsuits against the Swedish Transport Agency and the country’s postal service after workers refused to deliver license plates for its cars, Tesla can enjoy a small victory in the battle in Sweden. Hours after filing the suits, a court in Sweden has backed the automaker, offering a temporary injunction to get the plates to the company within a week.. Read more…
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The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28.Â. Read more…
Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program
After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) officially kicks off EV leasing program, beginning in these 14 states
Less than a week after confirming an EV leasing program was in the works, American automaker Rivian has officially added the option to its online configurator. Beginning today, customers in 14 initial states can sign up to lease an R1T pickup from the automaker’s existing inventory. Read more…
Range Energy’s electric trailer can improve semi-truck mpg by 36%
Range Energy’s electric trailer, which can “electrify” a diesel semi truck just by adding a trailer, has been found to improve efficiency by 36% in independent testing. Read more…
Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. Read more…
Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday. Read more…
Air taxi maker Lilium receives major EASA eVTOL development authorization
German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane startup Lilium has obtained authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that will allow it far greater flexibility and range in developing its future battery-powered air taxi toward certification. Read more…
CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas)
The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car, is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune, Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isn’t a Tesla, it’s sitting unsold on a dealer lot somewhere in America. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens its first branded Charging Hub in Europe, but with slower rates than US
Less than two weeks after cutting the ribbon on its first Charging Hub in the US, Mercedes-Benz has begun operations at its first location in Europe. Can you guess where? Don’t think too hardâ. Read more…
Volkswagen trademark filing reveals new ID. Cross, hints at a new electric SUV
A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV.. Read more…
Auto emissions *could* have dropped by 30%, but SUVs ruined it for everyone: report
A new report gives us a glimpse of what our world could look like if there weren’t so many big, hulking SUVs cruising around. Due to the rise in electric vehicles, carbon emissions from automobiles could have dropped by more than 30% over the past 10 years, except they haven’t – and that’s because of our global appetite for jumbo cars, the report authors say. Read more…
Tesla Cybertrucks in showrooms attract large crowds
Tesla has populated its showrooms with Cybertruck units ahead of the launch and it was successful in attracting crowds. Read more…
America’s latest lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles expand deliveries
For years, the US electric motorcycle market was dominated by $20,000+ flagship models. While those bikes are still leading the pack, a new wave of lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles has expanded the market’s reach. The latest such bike, the Ryvid Anthem, has recently expanded its deliveries after production began earlier this year. And with a price tag under half of the major flagship electric models, it’s opening the door to more riders than ever before. Read more…
Closer look at Kawasaki’s new electric motorcycles, the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1
Kawasaki’s upcoming new electric motorcycles are set to help the brand usher in the future of motorcycling. This month, we got the chance to check them out in person and take a closer look at the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models. Read more…
More headaches for Tesla in Sweden as a supplier for Model Y joins strike
More drama is unfolding as the dispute between Swedish unions and Tesla now involves a supplier of critical components for the Model Y, where workers have reportedly set down their tools in support of the IF Metall strike. They said they won’t be showing up for work, or will be given non-Tesla-related tasks, until further notice.. Read more…
Best Lease-to-Own EV Deals and the ‘1-day lease’
Looking to put a huge holiday ribbon on a new EV? There’s a widespread belief that buying a new car is always much cheaper than leasing it in the long run. However, we’ve found six EV lease deals that shatter that myth, with terms that pass the entire commercial clean vehicle Federal tax credit to the lessee and enable the lessee to eventually own the vehicle for thousands of dollars less than paying cash up front. Read more…
ETaker’s M2000 Power Station is lighter, quieter, and more versatile than its competitors
Renewable energy solutions specialist ETaker has introduced its new M2000 Power Station – a modular, versatile portable energy provider that uses cutting edge technology like semi-solid-state batteries and Gallium Nitride to deliver all your power needs more efficiently. For a limited time you can get the M2000 Power Station for early bird launch price of $1099 before it increases to its $2199 retail price. Head below for a closer look.. Read more…
Best Cyber Monday 2023 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, tools, more
Cyber Monday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as part of our curated Cyber Monday Green Deals hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location.. Read more…
This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water
There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from Chin. Read more…