The US Department of Commerce determined that five Chinese solar companies have been dodging US duties. Here’s why that could impede the growth of US solar. More…
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Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives
Tesla is losing one of its most senior engineering executives, Colin Campbell, and he is going to a company founded by Tesla cofounder and board member JB Straubel. More…
VinFast’s new VF 9 electric SUV boasts 330 miles EPA range, but it will cost you
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) announced Monday that its new VF 9 electric SUV has earned up to 330 miles EPA range, outperforming its own benchmarks. More…
Anker’s PowerHouse 767 GaNPrime power station $400 off in New Green Deals, Level 2 EV charger $499, more
An all-time low on Anker’s PowerHouse 767 GaNPrime power station headlines all of Monday’s best environmentally-friendly discounts, now landing at $400 off. It’s joined by a notable price cut on this Schumacher Level 2 EV Wall Charger at $499, as well as the Sun Joe 13-Amp Electric Pressure Washer at $85. Just don’t forget that we also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too. More…
A ’90% chance of theft’ causes insurer to cancel plans for one type of e-bike
The Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB), the largest cycling association in the Netherlands, has announced that it will no longer insure fat tire bikes due to their extremely high chance of theft. More…
Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming
Volkswagen has begun production on its new flagship ID.7 electric car at its German plant in Emden. The ID.7 is the largest VW electric model yet and the second global MEB-based car behind the ID.4. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it had opened an investigation Monday into Ford’s solution for a June 2022 Mustang Mach-E recall. More…
Google Maps on Android Auto replaces ‘gas stations’ shortcut with charging stations in EVs
Android Auto has been preparing better support for electric vehicles (EVs) for a while now, and a new change is now coming to Google Maps that will replace the default shortcut to search for gas stations to instead search for charging locations. More…
I just bought a super-cheap electric bike from China. It was a bad idea
It’s no secret that most electric bikes come from China. Sure, there are high-quality e-bikes built in Europe and even a few in the US. But not the ones with the price tags that make you go, “Honey, how can we afford not to?!” And that’s exactly the story of my latest weird little e-bike purchase. Say hello to the Mihogo Mini, an ultra-low-cost electric bike direct from China. More…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted on glacier in Iceland for promo reel ahead of launch
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on a glacier in Iceland for what appears to be the filming of a promo reel ahead of the vehicle’s launch. More…
Unpopular opinion: Why we need more ‘motorcycles for children’, not fewer
A recent string of anti-ebike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles. But it’s not just the typical e-bikes you see students riding to class or adults cruising to work on. One of the main e-bike targets of late has become electric balance bikes, or what the NYT referred to as “motorcycles for children.”. More…
Want a low-cost electric boat? These are the cheapest options out there
Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has been outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of us. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 19, 2023
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Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls. More…
This hilarious electric Chinese knock-off of a Mercedes G-Class SUV is suspiciously cheap
If you want a real Mercedes G-Wagon to show everyone that you’ve got more money than time spent off-road, go for it. But if you have neither money nor time off-road, then I’ve got a quirky little alternative for you. Behold, the Chinese electric knock-off of a G-Wagon. More…
Rad Power Bikes reaches 600,000 e-bikes sold, launches giveaway
If you’ve only ever heard of one electric bike brand in the US, it’s probably Rad Power Bikes. There are more Rads on American roads than any other e-bike out there. And now the company is announcing a major new milestone: hitting 600,000 e-bikes sold. More…
Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
Honda has confirmed that its and Acura’s vehicles in North America will adopt NACS, a charging connector designed by Tesla’s NACS. More…
Rimac Nevera sets new record at Nürburgring, celebrates with a limited run ‘Time Attack’ version [Video]
The team at Rimac Automobili continues to showcase why its all-electric Nevera hypercar is the fastest production EV on the planet – garnering the latest lap record at the world-renowned Nürburgring track. To celebrate the feat, Rimac has unveiled a limited-edition “Time Attack” version of the Nevera you can see below alongside a video of the record-setting lap. More…
A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger
The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers. More…
Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle
After images leaked of the Lamborghini Lanzador EV Thursday, the Italian sports car maker finally unleashed the beast at Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s first electric car is a high-riding 2+2 GT with a bold stance. More…