Tesla says that it has updated its Autopilot software to slow down when it detects the lights of emergency vehicles at night More…
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Sun Joe’s $145 48V electric chainsaw preps your yard for cooler weather, more in New Green Deals
While summer is most certainly in full swing still, fall isn’t far off. Soon, the leaves will begin to fall and it’ll be time to trim trees up in preparation for winter. If you’ve still got an old gas chainsaw lying around, or have yet to pick one up at all, Sun Joe’s 48V model is a great choice, especially at $145. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
EGEB: A Florida nonprofit ran a solar boot camp with guaranteed jobs for 27 young adults
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
50 years on, ‘The Lorax’ still has valuable messages for us. Here are 3
Remember the little “oldish and brownish and mossy” guy with the bushy mustache who “speaks for the trees?” Dr. Seuss’ character, the Lorax, is 50 years old this week. And his messages are more relevant than ever More…
Norway shows us glimpse at the future as electric cars make gas-powered car sales vanish
Norway shows us yet another glimpse at the future as electric cars are making gas-powered car sales vanish in the market More…
Greenworks 12-inch string trimmer cuts without gas or oil at $117, more in New Green Deals
Greenworks’ 12-inch string trimmer lets you put the finishing touches on any lawn cutting day, which is an absolute must if you’re after the best yard in the neighborhood. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either More…
Let’s talk about Elon Musk’s potato livestream of Tesla FSD v12
Elon Musk finally did his promised livestream of a drive on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12. Here’s the video and my impressions. More…
Propella 9S Pro V2 unveiled as budget-friendly electric bike with big new upgrades
Propella has long been known for its lightweight, slick-looking electric bikes at reasonable prices. The company’s minimalistic design has been praised for keeping things simple and affordable for the masses. And it seems they’ve done it again now that we’re getting our first look at the Propella 9S Pro V2, the company’s new flagship electric bike model. More…
Why more college campuses are starting to ban electric bikes
Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters. Several campuses are joining a growing movement in higher education, banning these efficient transportation alternatives. More…
Honda is still trying to make its swappable electric motorbike batteries a thing
The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 26, 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…
Tesla now trolls Toyota with Cybertruck wrapped to look like Tundra
Tesla appears to be continuing its trolling of pickup truck competitors with another Cybertruck wrapped to look like another pickup. This time, it looks to be a Toyota Tundra. More…
5th Wheel Thunder 1FT review: A budget friendly folding fat tire electric bike.
The Thunder 1FT from 5th Wheel is a $1,399 folding full suspension fat tire electric bike that claims it can… More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Right to repair e-bikes, 90% theft rate, bike-vans & more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new moped-style e-bikes from Electra, e-bikes and the right to repair debate, e-bike vans coming to NYC, sustainable replacement for e-bike boxes, ordering e-bikes from Indiegogo and more. More…
This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH
Most of the fun and oddly-shaped electric vehicles we’ve found for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column have been rather slow, urban style vehicles. That’s true whether its a tiger-shaped bus or a Cinderella carriage. But this super-cheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds. More…
Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. More…
These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations
Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck getting close, Tesla Solar shift, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, 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 Tesla Cybertruck getting close, a shift in Tesla Solar strategy, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more. More…
Buick reveals new Velite 6 electric sedan in China for a surprisingly low price
Buick revealed the new Velite 6 electric sedan on Friday with up to 267 miles (430 km) CLTC range and a “surprisingly low” starting price of around $15,500 (112,800 yuan). More…
BirdBike e-bike sees $1,369 discount alongside EGO electric leaf blower combo at $249
Need a new e-bike? The oh-so popular BirdBike e-bike is now dropping to one of its lowest prices ever at $930. With $1,369 in savings attached, the deals today are also joined by the perfect electric tool upgrade for fall. This EGO Power+ electric string trimmer and blower combo is now on sale at $249 just in time for those falling leaves. We also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different. More…
