Electric bicycle manufacturer Addmotor is back with a new electric trike design that significantly undercuts the company’s previous three-wheeler. The newly released CityTri E-310 trike may look familiar, though, as the design seems strikingly similar to the massively popular Lectric XP Trike. More…
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Addmotor launches new lower-cost electric trike, taking aim at popular Lectric XP Trike
Electric bicycle manufacturer Addmotor is back with a new electric trike design that significantly undercuts the company’s previous three-wheeler. The newly released CityTri E-310 trike may look familiar, though, as the design seems strikingly similar to the massively popular Lectric XP Trike. More…
Rivian (RIVN) seen as “one of the core EV players over the next decade,” says analyst
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is seen as “one of the core EV players over the next decade,” according to Wedbush Analyst Dan Ives. More…
Rivian (RIVN) seen as “one of the core EV players over the next decade,” says analyst
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is seen as “one of the core EV players over the next decade,” according to Wedbush Analyst Dan Ives. More…
Ford delays electric Explorer launch until next summer
The all-electric Ford Explorer will hit the market about six months later than expected. Ford informed workers at its Cologne plant Thursday that it will be delaying the launch of the electric Explorer. More…
Floating solar on the equator could provide ‘limitless’ energy
Vast arrays of floating solar panels near the equator could provide unlimited clean energy to countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa, according to new research. More…
Tesla looks like it will finally break ground at Gigafactory Mexico
Tesla looks like it is finally be about to break ground at Gigafactory Mexico as machinery has been spotted at the site of the factory. More…
VinFast’s SPAC merger nabs shareholder approval, will debut on Nasdaq next week
After nearly two years of saying it was planning to do so, VinFast has a clear runway to publicly list on the Nasdaq, following approval by shareholders of Black Spade to complete a SPAC merger. With a formal filing expected to close quickly, we could see VinFast’s new ticker symbols scrolling the Nasdaq as early as next week. More…
Volkswagen delays ID.Buzz California electric camper due to added weight
If you were waiting for the full-fledged electric camper version of the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, you will have to wait a while longer. Although work is still being done, Volkswagen is not planning to release an ID.Buzz California anytime soon. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker to spend $1.1B on its 5th factory [update]
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will invest $1.1 billion to build a fifth US solar panel production factory. More…
Tesla issues license to Volex to build NACS connector
Tesla has issued a license to produce its NACS connector to Volex, a large UK-based power equipment manufacturer. More…
ZEEKR throws shade at Tesla while teasing a new performance version of its 001 EV
Young EV brand ZEEKR continues to innovate at a speed worthy of a name like “Plaid” or “Sapphire,” but apparently views itself and its latest incoming sports car in an entirely different echelon. In a tweet earlier today, ZEEKR teased a performance version of its flagship 001 sedan, making it known it’s entering the sports car segment and it has its sights set on Tesla. More…
Volkswagen ID.3 sales surge over 300% after recent price cuts
The Volkswagen ID.3 is seeing a surge in demand following the automaker’s decision to slash prices last month. The lower ID.3 price had a significant impact this past month, with sales rising over 300%. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 9, 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…
New damning footage shows several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police
A new report has revealed damning footage showing several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police vehicles on the highway. More…
BYD production snowballs as it celebrates rolling five millionth plug-in EV off the assembly line
While some EV automaker’s are working to deliver EV numbers in the tens of thousands, China’s Build Your Dreams (BYD) is on an entirely different level. The automotive manufacturing conglomerate is celebrating five million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built – a feat in it of itself, but an even greater tell to just how quickly BYD’s production lines are expanding. More…
What’s the problem with Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind turbines?
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines. More…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2023
Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Gotrax Eclipse Ultra e-scooter sees $100 discount in New Green Deals, Greenworks pole saw kit, e-bikes, more
Wednesday has a fresh batch of environmentally-friendly discounts on tap today, with the Gotrax Eclipse Ultra electric scooter and its optional seat attachment dropping down to $750. You’ll also be able to get your yard in order with Greenwork’s pole saw and hedge trimmer kit at $134, to complement the massive assortment of e-bike discounts on tap today. More…
GM says an electric coupe is coming – Camaro or Corvette EV on the horizon?
A new electric coupe based on the General Motors Ultium platform is in the works. Is it the electric Camaro or Corvette EV we’ve been waiting for. More…
