Polaris is following up on its all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic with another electric UTV, this time for its commercial line. The Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic utility vehicle from Polaris Commercial is poised to bring the heavy-hitting power and performance of electric drive to just about any tasks that operators could imagine. And if it’s anything like the electric RANGER XP Kinetic I tested, it’s going to overdeliver with some serious power and performance. Read more…
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Schwinn Marshall Hybrid e-bike hits $765, save $1,699 in this EcoFlow power station sale, more
Headlining today’s top deals is a collection of discounted Schwinn e-bikes led by the Marshall Electric Hybrid Bike at $765. They are joined by the second of EcoFlow’s 24-hour Valentine flash sales that is taking up to $1,699 off two power stations and an extra battery starting from $469, as well as one of the first chances to save on the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower for $1,000. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
The race is on to power up with perovskite solar cells in space
Perovskite solar cells are increasingly being viewed as a possible game-changer as a source of power in space – here’s why. Read more…
Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
Tesla has started to deliver a new version of its yoke steering wheel and it now features a normal horn. Read more…
Chrysler unveils radical Halcyon EV concept that will redefine the 100-year-old brand
An all-electric Chrysler that can drive itself with “unlimited” range? That’s what Chrysler is showcasing with the new Halcyon EV concept. The sleek sports car features futuristic tech, next-gen batteries, and a new design theme, giving us a glimpse into Chrysler’s all-electric future.. Read more…
Wallbox launches new Supernova 180 DC fast charger designed specifically for North America
Following successful DC fast charger launches in Europe, Wallbox has begun production on its third-generation EV charger, the Supernova 180. This UL-certified DC fast charger was explicitly designed for the North American market and can add 100 miles of EV range in ten minutes. Read more…
Dutch police found a way to test e-bike power on the side of the road
Dutch police have a new weapon in their battle against high-speed and high-power electric bicycles: a roadside testing platform to catch hot-rodded e-bikes. Read more…
Hydrogen container ship could slash carbon emissions by 3000 tons
The H2 Barge 2 is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered ship designed to transport containers on the Rhine between Rotterdam (NL) and Duisburg (DE) with zero emissions that could represent a massive reduction in carbon emissions. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 12, 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…
Kia EV8 leaks as electric Stinger replacement with 500 miles range and over 600 hp
Kia plans to replace the Stinger with an incredibly powerful all-electric sedan called the EV8. The high-performance EV is expected to pack over 600 hp and 500 miles range as Kia’s most powerful car yet. Read more…
A massive US solar panel maker just went all in on panel recycling
Solar panels made in the US’s largest silicon-based solar panel factory will now be recycled, thanks to a new partnership.. Read more…
Adorable Italian robot uses blasts of radiation to fight mildew on farms
This adorable little Italian farm robot packs a radioactive punch — the ICARO X4 helps the country’s storied vineyards to combat harmful fungi and mildew by blasting it with UV-C radiation. Read more…
Texas trailblazes with DC fast chargers with integrated battery storage
A “Battery Storage EV Charging Superhub” is launching in Dallas – here’s how the fast chargers with battery storage work. Read more…
Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger, a glimpse at the future of charging
Tesla is planning to build a new world’s largest Supercharger station, and it might give us a glimpse at the future of electric car charging. Read more…
Ford officially hands over the first F-150 Lightning outside of North America
The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning has made its way overseas. Ford announced that the first F-150 Lightning pickup had been delivered in Norway, its first market outside North America. Read more…
Stellantis finally adopt NACS, but there’s no deal with Tesla
Stellantis has finally announced that it is joining everyone else in adopting the NACS for its upcoming electric vehicles in North America, but there’s no deal with Tesla for the Supercharger network. Read more…
John Deere to build batteries in North Carolina factory, launch new EVs by 2026
John Deere mowers tractors are known for being green. Now, the company is taking that “green cred” to another level with the launch of fully electric tractors scheduled to hit the market by 2026 – and they’ll be built in North Carolina. Read more…
EV battery giants BYD, CATL form Chinese powerhouse to build solid-state batteries
Chinese automakers and battery giants, including BYD, CATL, and NIO, are teaming up to form an “all-star” lineup aimed at developing all solid-state EV batteries. Read more…
Cotton-picking electric robot could boost farm output by up to 20%
This new field robot developed by a Turkish cotton farmer is fully electric, fully autonomous, and could harvest as much as 20% more cotton from existing farms. Read more…
Get ready – California’s electric bicycle driver’s license bill is here
Electric bike riders in California who don’t already hold a traditional car driver’s license may soon have a new option (or requirement) on their hands: an electric bike license. Read more…
