When I first coined the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column nearly three years ago, this was precisely the type of thing I had in mind. Searching for all of the coolest and wildest electric vehicles from China’s largest online shopping site has finally landed me on the one I think I want the most right now: a chair that also happens to be an electric tank. Read more…
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The US Treasury just released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
The US Treasury Department released updated guidance today on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – here’s the lowdown. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck towing range, Elon Musk’s control issue, Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Cybertruck towing range tests, Elon Musk’s control issue, Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear, and more. Read more…
Tesla finally moves forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells
Tesla finally moved forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells a year after the original announcement. Read more…
MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of German heavy truck maker MAN Truck & Bus, told reporters that it was, “impossible for hydrogen to effectively compete with battery electric trucks.” But if that’s true, why is MAN still working on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Read more…
Stellantis takes a jab at Tesla, warns EV price cuts could cause ‘bloodbath’
At least one automaker will avoid cutting EV prices to compete with Tesla. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares took aim at Tesla, saying EV price cuts could lead to a “bloodbath,” and the brand is avoiding a race to the bottom. Read more…
In a historic first, a US offshore wind farm delivers power to the grid [Update]
New York’s South Fork Wind has become the first utility-scale offshore wind farm to generate power in the US. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets 103 miles of towing range in the worst conditions possible
A Tesla Cybertruck range test has resulted in only 103 miles (166 km) of range, but it was performed in the worst conditions possible. Read more…
Canoo gets real as deliveries of its electric commercial van begin
Walmart-backed EV startup Canoo has announced that deliveries of its all-electric commercial van have officially begun – and the first production Canoo LDV 130 vans are already hard at work. Read more…
Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover
Toyota wants to bring the Land Cruiser brand into the electric future with two new EVs. The company is reportedly gearing up to electrify the Toyota Land Cruiser with its own brand.. Read more…
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, the first EV to take top spot
The Tesla Model Y officially took the crown as Europe’s best-selling car overall for 2023, making it the first electric vehicle ever to do so. While the Model Y had taken the spot for a few months last year, year-end results were a close call with a very different vehicle: the ubiquitous ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero, tightly priced at $13,051 (€12,000). Read more…
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production again as demand fades
Ford is cutting production of the F-150 Lightning amid falling demand for the all-electric truck. The move comes just months after Ford’s Michigan EV plant already lost a shift. Read more…
Tesla expands self-serve test drives to destination chargers
Tesla is expanding its self-serve test drives without staff to destination charging locations around the US. Read more…
BYD wants to bring a Land Rover-style SUV that can ‘float on water’ to Europe
Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD claims one can float on water for a full 30 minutes. Read more…
GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs
General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years. Read more…
Propella begins shipping its new low-cost, torque sensor commuter electric bike
The Propella 9S Pro V2, unveiled late last year, is one of only a few low-cost torque sensor-enabled electric bikes to reach the market. And now the new model is officially shipping to customers. Read more…
The US government opens 22 million acres of federal lands to solar
The Biden administration has updated the roadmap for solar development to 22 million acres of federal lands in the US West.. Read more…
Watch a Rivian R1T pull a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow [Video]
Who said electric vehicles can’t perform in the cold? A recent video shows a Rivian R1T successfully pulling a stuck Ford F-150 Raptor out of the snow. Read more…
A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks is headed to Mississippi
Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR will build a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi. Read more…
SafeAI builds first-ever electric, autonomous Caterpillar haul truck conversion
The autonomous mining experts at SafeAI have collaborated with Japanese Obayashi Corp. to build a first-of-its-kind, self-driving battery electric haul truck, paving the way for other companies to upgrade their existing equipment assets to reach their sustainability goals. Read more…
