Up to 200 sheep will be grazing at Oberlin College’s 2.7 megawatt (MW) solar farm this summer, ending the need for mowing – and creating a lot of other wins as well. More…

British luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is transforming its lineup amid the industry’s shift to electric vehicles. Its latest plans include an electric successor to the Range Rover Velar, a stylish and functional rival to the upcoming Porsche Macan EV.. More…

I know it feels like there’s a National Anything Day just about every day. And believe it or not, it’s National E-bike Day today. As we celebrate this fun new holiday, it’s important to remember the impact our daily choices has on the environment. One of the most significant ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to reevaluate our means of transportation. In recent years, electric bicycles have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars and personal vehicles.. More…

Elon Musk is in China meeting with government officials, and Tesla CEO’s visit is sparking rumors of a FSD Beta release in China and of the new Model 3. More…

Arcimoto is famous for its three-wheeled, fun-mobiles aptly named the FUV (Fun Utility Vehicle). Now the company is getting its hands dirty with a bit more of a work-oriented version that they’ve dubbed the new Arcimoto MUV (Modular Utility Vehicle). More…

A Tesla driver in Michigan claimed that her car was in “self-driving mode” when she crashed into a tree. More…

When it comes to motorbikes, there’s simply no comparison. Electric motorcycles and scooters crush their combustion engine-powered cousins in performance. The instantaneous torque and immediate power delivery makes for a more thrilling ride, while the lack of exhaust noise or smell (as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ownership costs) make their use more enjoyable. And it seems that automotive company Porsche has gotten the message loud and clear based on the company’s partnership with Yadea to release the VF F200 electric motorbike. More…

The first US-built offshore wind substation is complete and headed to South Fork Wind – a major milestone for the US offshore wind industry. More…

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…

Swedish marine propulsion startup ZParq announced it has successfully completed a seed round led by cleantech investors, totaling 2.5 million euros ($2.68M). With the fresh funding, ZParq looks to bring its compact electric marine motors, powertrains, and other adjacent technologies to market to help decarbonize the segment. More…

As the world moves toward a sustainable future, some regions have an abundance of renewable energy, while others are at a geographical disadvantage. Japan-based startup PowerX has a solution with the world’s first electric battery tanker, “X,” designed to transport clean energy by sea. More…

As American cars and trucks continue to bloat, growing longer and wider decade over decade while roads and parking spaces stay the same size, there may be hope glimmering on the horizon: tiny electric vehicles. I’m not talking about small cars. I’m talking about tiny ones – micro-cars, if you will. More…

Colorado is trailblazing with a new law that ramps up impressive EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases. More…

I fell in love with the NIU BQi-C3 Pro electric bicycle the first time I laid eyes on it. The U-shaped frame and the vibrantly contrasting red and white color scheme created a comfortable-looking yet playful design that I knew I would have to test out myself. More…

NVIDIA revealed a new partnership Monday with Taiwanese semiconductor giant MediaTek to enhance the in-car driver experience and make your commute more enjoyable and safe. More…

Less than two months after debuting its fifth production EV called the G6, XPeng Motors’ CEO He Xiaopeng shared that the Chinese automaker is already busy on a sixth model called the X9. This will be XPeng’s first attempt at a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that it looks to utilize in targeting a certain demographic overseas. More…

Tesla has released a new software update to its fleet and while the release notes remain unchanged, there are a few exciting features that were stealth updated. More…

The AYRO Vanish has grabbed headlines over the past year as it rolls ever closer to production at AYRO’s Texas factory. Now the electric mini-truck’s final step ahead of manufacturing has begun as the Vanish starts street-legal homologation. More…

We see new e-bike launches practically every week here at Electrek, but we rarely seem something quite so… futuristic looking as the upcoming WAU model currently being teased. The UK-based electric bike company is dripping out imagines of its upcoming Project Cyber, which looks like something between a high performance electric bicycle and a light electric motorcycle. More…

Memorial Day is here, an occasion of profound remembrance and profound appreciation for the sacrifices made by our brave service members. To demonstrate our unwavering support and gratitude, BLUETTI is thrilled to introduce the Veterans and Military Purchase Program—an extraordinary initiative dedicated to honoring our active duty and retired military heroes. More…