Battle Motors invited us out to Irwindale Speedway to drive its powerful electric garbage trucks around the racetrack, and we came away dreaming of quieter, cleaner neighborhoods that feel like they’re just around the corner. More…

California could generate enough electricity to power 270,000 homes by putting solar panels in the empty land next to highway interchanges in just 3 Southern California counties, according to a new report released today by Environment California and The Ray. More…

Honda may look to its past to revitalize its future in the electric era. A recent trademark filing suggests Honda may look to resurrect the two-door Prelude sports car as an EV. More…

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 12% increase year-over-year, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. More…

After revealing the budget-friendly crossover earlier this month, Fisker is giving us a closer look at the $30,000 all-electric PEAR, including new range updates. More…

LUMA, a Puerto Rico electric utility, has received the green light to build a virtual power plant (VPP) with Tesla Powerwalls in Puerto Rico. More…

Swedish performance EV maker Polestar (PSNY) reported its Q2 2023 earnings on Thursday, showing widening losses as production scales. Polestar is entering an “exciting” growth phase with two highly anticipated EVs scheduled for production. More…

In a not entirely unforeseen turn of events, Dutch electric bike brand VanMoof has just found a buyer to scoop up the bankrupt e-bike maker. McClaren Applied’s scooter brand Lavoie purchased the company and looks set to try and roll it into its micromobility portfolio. More…

Anyone that’s into e-bikes is almost certainly already aware of Super73. And if you aren’t into e-bikes, then you’ve probably at least seen some Super73s riding around your town. They’re the admittedly motorcycle-looking electric bikes that haven proven extremely popular with young riders in the US. And perhaps that’s the first clue as to why Super73 seems to get more hate than anyone when it comes to criticizing e-bikes.. More…

Tesla is now under federal investigation by the DOJ over potentially using company resources to build a mansion for Elon Musk. More…

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Starting this week, Colorado residents will have the opportunity to save an extra $6,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle simply by turning in their old gas guzzlers. Here’s who is eligible. More…

Today, we take a first look at the Envo Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), an interesting-looking electric ATV that can actually get some work done. More…

Is a viable option for electric van life finally here? Possibly! Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz shared more details of its 2024 eSprinter Van refresh, including a more accurate range estimate (although still not official). What is official is the pricing, however, and when compared with its other specs, we may see some van enthusiasts consider a conversion.. More…

Could General Motors be crafting a rugged electric SUV for its Buick brand? A new painting from GM Design that looks eerily similar to Kia’s flagship EV9 could give us a clue.. More…

As an homage to its 1960s sports car by the same name, Alfa Romeo has revealed a modern-day, limited-edition version of the 33 Stradale that is all-electric. In line with its name, Alfa Romeo is only building 33 versions of this supercar, and your chances of getting one from the Italian automaker are essentially zero. More…

The Labor Day green energy deals are starting to go live, with Juiced Bikes leading the way. Now taking up to $700 off its popular collection of e-bikes, you’ll find some of the best prices of the year detailed below. We’re also tracking this WORX 40V Hydroshot portable pressure washer at $149 to go alongside this Bosch EV charging station for $581. Just don’t forget we also have a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…

After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility. More…

Tesla Autopilot’s so-called “Elon Mode,” which is not really what it is called, is drawing attention from regulators because it enables fewer driver monitoring alerts. More…

To be fair, the Äike T electric scooter is an interesting and innovative ride by itself. But the fact that it’s the world’s first USB-C enabled electric scooter is icing on the cake.. More…