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Next-gen Mercedes EQC spotted – Electric GLC successor to rival Tesla Model Y
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQC will finally arrive in the United States, but not in its current form. The next-generation EQC was spotted testing ahead of its imminent reveal later next year or in 2025. More…
2Swift Board review: It’s a skateboard! It’s a scooter! It’s… its own thing in the best way [Video]
It’s very rare that I see something in the world of electric mobility that makes me think, “What the hell is that thing?” Buried in those rare instances, however, are usually some unique gems, and that is no different when it comes to the all-terrain, two-wheel inline electric board from 2Swift. Learn more below, alongside my video review. More…
Lucid’s EV price cuts are working as Gravity electric SUV launch nears
EV maker Lucid Motor’s (LCID) recent price cuts have been “well received by customers,” according to CEO Peter Rawlinson. The company’s leader also said the Gravity electric SUV launch is on track for November. More…
Tesla is paying $20,000 a year to be on Elon Musk’s X, and it’s not clear why
Tesla keeps creating new paying accounts on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to the point that it is now likely paying around $20,000 per year to be on the social media platform. More…
The US approves Revolution Wind, its fourth major offshore wind farm
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced its approval of Rhode Island and Connecticut’s Revolution Wind offshore wind farm. . More…
EcoSmart ECO 18 Electric Tankless Water Heater hits $319, Schwinn 45-mile range e-bike $519 off, more
EcoSmart’s ECO 18 Electric Tankless Water Heater is helping you swap to a more energy-efficient offering today at $319. Down to the best price of the year, the Green Deals continue over to Schwinn’s Kettle Valley e-bike at $519 off. But if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different, we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too. More…
Signs point to e-bike company SONDORS in peril, leaving riders stranded
A number of troubling developments point to serious financial troubles for SONDORS, the company behind a wide range of electric bicycles as well as the Metacycle electric motorcycle (and an ill-fated three-wheeled electric car, but that’s another story). More…
Photos emerge of NIO’s new mass-market ‘Alps’ EV competitor to Toyota and VW
The first photos of NIO’s new “Alps” brand have allegedly emerged online. The new EV brand is designed to take NIO mainstream, positioning itself to compete with automaking giants like Toyota and Volkswagen in the mass-market segment. More…
China’s NaaS Technology acquires Sweden’s Charge Amps for $66M
EV charging giant NaaS Technology (Nasdaq: NAAS) today announced that it’s going to acquire EV charging provider Charge Amps for $66.4 million in order to penetrate the European market.. More…
Superstar DJ Steve Aoki follows father’s footsteps in motorsports, becomes E1 racing team owner
As the UIM E1 World Championship league moves closer to hitting the water on its inaugural season, the electric boat racing teams that will compete is truly starting to take shape. The latest team owner is DJ and entrepreneur Steve Aoki, who will lead Aoki Racing against a current lineup of five other star-studded E1 teams. More…
Kia is reviving its affordable mini Ray EV, Korea’s first electric car
Korea’s first all-electric production car is due for a resurrection. Kia is set to revive the Ray EV next month, an entry-level minicar, to meet the growing demand for affordable electric cars.. More…
BYD to launch multiple EVs in Europe during IAA Mobility, including sub-brand Denza
Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) will continue its global expansion with upcoming EV debuts in Europe, not only under its own namesake, but alongside the official launch of its Denza sub-brand overseas. Here’s what visitors to next month’s IAA Mobility in Munich can look forward to seeing. More…
Tesla changes its solar strategy, lays off workers, bets on certified installers
Tesla is evidently changing its solar strategy by starting to move away from having its own installers and relying more on certified installers. More…
FreeWire launches AI platform to help businesses predict best locations to install EV chargers
Innovative and optimized charging network FreeWire has just introduced a new AI-enabled platform called Mobilyze Pro that uses predictive algorithms to enable businesses to determine the best place on their property to install EV chargers. With the launch, FreeWire hopes to bridge the gap between the growing number of EVs on roads and the infrastructure required to keep them charged. More…
It’s not an ‘electric bike craze.’ You’re looking at the future of transportation
As electric bikes become increasingly popular in cities across the US, some in the media are trying to wrap their heads around this reported “electric bike craze.” But make no mistake, this isn’t some short-lived enthusiasm or a passing fad. This widespread adoption of e-bikes by young and old alike is merely the first signs of a paradigm shift.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 21, 2023
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. More…
Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus
Amtrak has replaced a diesel-powered bus on the Pacific Northwest’s Cascades route with its first electric bus. More…
Is this our first look at the sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line?
It looks like Hyundai is working on a high-performance model to sit next to the new IONIQ 5 N. New spy pictures reveal what looks to be a sporty all-electric Hyundai Kona N. More…
NIO cranking out more than 300 ES6 electric SUVs per day
EV maker NIO released what may be its most important electric car yet, the ES6, in May. Despite its compact size, the NIO ES6 electric SUV is already making a significant impact. More…