Less than three months after announcing entry into a new market of Israel, Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR is continuing its expansion in the Middle East (and around the globe for that matter) and doing so quickly. The young automaker has announced four new partnerships that will see EV deliveries coming quite quickly.. More…
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The country where electric bikes outsell pedal bikes
Both pedal bicycles and electric-assist bicycles are important alternative forms of transportation, helping to reduce private car use. But electric bikes have long been the quickest growing category of two-wheelers. This year Germany is set to hit a major milestone that will see e-bikes outsell pedal bicycles for the first time. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 30, 2023
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A Chinese electric double decker bus for less than a cheap electric car?
With car bloat so prevalent on US roads these days, you’d be hard pressed to find a compact car in any typical parking lot. But if everyone is arming up with SUVs, then I’ll just have to go even bigger with my own double decker bus. Since a 9,000 lb Hummer has somehow become an acceptable way to get the groceries, then what could be wrong with driving a two-story bus? And as an added bonus, this might just be the tallest vehicle I’ve ever featured as part of this Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series!. More…
After first refusing, OneWheel recalls all of its self-balancing electric skateboards
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, electric skateboard-maker Future Motion has agreed to recall all of its OneWheels, a self-balancing electric mobility device. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck launch?, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price $$$, and more
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 the imminent Tesla Cybertruck launch, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price US price, and more. More…
Hyundai/Kia seen taking photos at Tesla supercharger: NACS support imminent?
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles were spotted doing a photoshoot while “charging” at a Supercharger today, leading to speculation about whether the brands may be ready to announce a joint move to Tesla’s NACS charging connector. More…
Honda unveils $10K electric N-Van e with 130-mile range that can power your home
This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. More…
US solar is booming – here’s the newly released data
US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data.. More…
Fisker (FSR) stock on the rise despite plans to raise funds, diluting investors
California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes.. More…
Tesla quietly held ‘Installer Day’ amid move to rely more on third-party installers
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. More…
The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. More…
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. More…
Volkswagen to launch new electric SUV and Golf EV at main German plant
The Volkswagen brand is preparing its network for the future of electric mobility. Volkswagen announced Friday it will produce a new electric SUV at its main plant in Germany. Meanwhile, an electric version of its iconic Golf will follow on the new SSP platform. More…
Marco’s Pizza to begin testing autonomous delivery EVs with Magna [Video]
North American restaurant chain Marco’s Pizza has announced a new agreement with Magna International to test out a number of last mile delivery methods. One of the methods includes fully-autonomous pizza delivery EVs seen in the video below. More…
A new wind farm in Kansas trailblazes with light-mitigating technology
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just brought a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm online in Kansas, and it’s the first in the state to feature light-mitigating technology. More…
The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America.. More…
Lucid expands into Porsche and Mercedes-Benz home turf with new EV studio
California-based Lucid Motors will take on Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW on their home turf with its new EV retail studio in Germany. More…
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 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…
