Hopefully writing the final chapter in the battery-related Bolt Fire saga, GM is set to start replacing all modules in some Chevy Bolt EV Batteries within weeks. Electrek had an exclusive sit-down with a spokesperson from GM to get some details on the upcoming program More…
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Tesla Model Y to be cheaper police patrol car in just 6-18 months, says Boulder Sheriff
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office announced that it acquired a Tesla Model Y to test as a police patrol vehicle More…
Segway’s Ninebot ES4 rides 28 miles at up to 19 MPH for $235 off, more New Green Deals
With cooler weather around the corner, it’s time to start planning how you’re going to get around town without using an air conditioned car. Well, today we found a selection of Segway electric scooter deals that help you do just that from $435. 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…
Tesla again bans salvaged cars from Supercharger network in confusing situation
Tesla has again banned salvaged cars from accessing its Supercharger network after reversing the move last week More…
Paselec GS9 e-bike review: a full-suspension electric mountain bike on a budget
When it comes to e-bikes, full-suspension electric mountain bikes are where the fun’s at. They give you the confidence and the comfort to do things you wouldn’t attempt on most other e-bikes. But that comes at a high cost – as in a high price. Budget eMTBs may not pack the same punch or performance as the top-dollar versions, but bikes like the Paselec GS9 give us normies the chance to have some real fun on a full-suspension electric mountain bike without having to sell a kidney More…
Tesla Autopilot is being investigated by NHTSA over 11 crashes involving first responder vehicles
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it’s opening an investigation into Tesla Autopilot over its possible involvement in 11 crashes with emergency and first responder vehicles More…
World’s largest solar-powered battery system is now 75% complete
The Florida Power and Light (FPL) Company’s Manatee Energy Storage Center, the world’s largest solar-powered battery system capable of powering Walt Disney World for around seven hours, is now 75% complete More…
EGEB: Here are the 3 biggest trends in rooftop solar and battery storage
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Ola shocks with beautiful, high tech 70 mph electric scooters the entire world needs to see
Ola Electric teased its upcoming electric scooter for months, and has finally delivered over the weekend with the big unveil. The Ola S1 and S1 Pro models were just announced, showing off high tech features, best-in-class performance and shockingly low prices More…
Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update, don’t hold your breath for download button
Tesla has started pushing a new software update for its Full Self-Driving Beta program More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 14, 2021
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…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: this ridiculous $2,100 electric car
The Chinese are the undisputed leaders in the tiny electric car industry, but even top dogs can have an off day. I’m guessing the factory manager wasn’t walking the floor when this thing rolled off the line. It may have a face only a mother could love, but that has also earned it a coveted spot as the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week! More…
Electric cargo bikes are 60% faster at deliveries than delivery vans. Here’s why
The trusty delivery van may be the most common form of last mile delivery in cities around the world, but its position atop the throne is now being challenged by an unlikely competitor: the humble electric cargo bicycle More…
A new study breaks down vehicle ownership cost. Here’s how EVs fared
A new study from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most comprehensive results yet of the costs of owning and operating different types of vehicles and how costs vary by powertrain More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck delay, Model Y in Europe, $40,000 cap on tax credit, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Cybertruck delay, the Model Y coming to Europe, and the proposed $40,000 price cap on electric cars to get the $7,500 tax credit More…
Review: The Furo X is a great folding electric bike, but not a perfect one
While most bike manufacturers like to claim their electric bikes are suitable for almost anything, it’s clear that the Furo X has a pretty distinct market in mind: City dwellers living in apartments More…
Einride partners with Bridgestone as its exclusive US EV tire supplier
Autonomous Class 8 EV developer Einride announced a partnership with Bridgestone to co-develop safer and more efficient solutions for commercial fleet EVs. Through the partnership, Bridgestone becomes the exclusive tire supplier to Einride’s electric and autonomous trucks in the US. In turn, Einride will provide trucks and digital services to Bridgestone’s logistic network to help electrify a majority of its transports by 2025 More…
Tesla aims to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, pending govt approval
Elon Musk says that Tesla is aiming to start Model Y production at Gigafactory Berlin in October, which is when the company hopes to get the final government approval More…
Power your off-grid home or campsite with solar panel setups from $105, more in New Green Deals
Whether you’re planning on building an off-grid home or just want to power your campsite without running the generator, a solar panel is the great way to handle just that. Today’s New Green Deals is lead by a wide-ranging solar sale at Home Depot with panels and full setups from $105, so be sure to keep reading to find out how you can save. 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…
Tesla battery supplier CATL is raising $9 billion to accelerate production
CATL, a major battery manufacturer and one of Tesla’s main battery suppliers, is raising a whopping $9 billion to accelerate its production More…