Electric truck startup OX Delivers scored a $163 million multi-year deal to bring its tough, capable, and low-cost electric “trucks-as-a-service” vehicles to East Africa in a bid to bring e-mobility to the global south. Read more…

While it’s hard to come across offroad trails within urban areas, it’s also hard to find roads without any potholes or gravel here and there. Now, having a surprise pothole or section of gravel at 24mph wouldn’t seem like much of a worry for a 4-wheeled vehicle, but on a scooter, it could be enough to get your heart going. Fortunately, NIU‘s KQi 300X makes those worrying potholes a lot smoother. Read more…

It’s been a week since the most politically-charged Thanksgiving week in four years, and the results are in: people are buying more EVs, and they’re not afraid to hit the road in their new, battery-powered conveyances. The automotive and EV charging industry analysts report that DC fast charging sessions were up nearly 50% compared to the same week last year. Read more…

Nikola stock sinks to a 52-week low, a NHTSA complaint claiming the fuel cell shuts down unpredictably, and one of hydrogen’s early adopters remains unconvinced. Is it time for Nikola to throw in the towel on hydrogen. Read more…

San Antonio’s grid is about to get substantial backup with a 120-megawatt (MW), 480-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage project.. Read more…

The wait is over: Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 SUV is finally here. The three-row IONIQ 9 promises to “redefine EV mobility” with its sleek, futuristic design and tech-loaded interior. If the new electric SUV caught your eye after its debut, wait until you see it on the road. Read more…

The US’s largest proposed solar and storage project, the 2.4 gigawatt (GW) Sunstone Solar, just got the go-ahead from Oregon regulators. Read more…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize’s CEO, and more. Read more…

The USPS’ upcoming electric vehicles, which promise more reliability and comfort for drivers, cost savings for the agency, and cleaner air for communities nationwide, might be in jeopardy, according to a report from Reuters. Read more…

Chinese automakers are emerging as a true threat in the global EV market as they expand overseas for growth. For the first time, half of the top ten global EV sales leaders were from China. While BYD is quickly catching up to Tesla, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi sold more EVs than Toyota after launching its first model in April. Read more…

The promised ultra-efficient next-gen Toyota EV models will not hit the market in 2026 as expected. Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs as it introduces new tech that promises to cut costs and speed up production. Read more…

Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Read more…

As Volkswagen is in turmoil on its home turf in Germany with massive labor strikes, the company looks to be relocating manufacturing of its ID. Buzz retro-style minivan EV out of the country. Read more…

If you’ve been on the fence about getting one of JackRabbit’s quirky little micro e-bikes, then this is probably the best deal you’re ever going to find on a JackRabbit OG. Read more…

The electric Porsche 718 lineup is set to launch next year, bidding farewell to the gas-powered 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. But that plan has hit a major snag in the fallout over Swedish battery maker Northvolt filing for bankruptcy. Read more…

Dodge has just released a new ad for its all-electric Charger Daytona that sticks true to its engine-revving, muscle-car roots while ripping into EV rivals as “weak” and “soulless sleep pods.” Is it enough to convert its muscle-car fanbase. Read more…

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more. Read more…

Electric school bus maker Lion Electric has suspended manufacturing at its Joliet, Illinois facility after laying off nearly four hundred workers – more than half its global employees. The company hopes Canadian real estate developers Groupe Mach can save the day. Read more…

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation today announced the opening of Texas’s first EV fast charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Read more…

Lucid Motors (LCID) is celebrating a massive accomplishment after the first Gravity electric SUV rolled off the production line at its Casa Grande plant in Arizona on Thursday. Read more…