Volvo CE arrived at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany with a groundbreaking (Ha!) electric line of heavy equipment options that includes the new A30 Electric articulated haul truck – a world’s first from the Swedish equipment brand. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Wheel-E Podcast: China tariffs killing e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, 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 an analysis of how the Trump tariffs will affect e-bike pricing in the US, USB-C chargeable e-bikes launched by Ampler, Specialized e-bike recall, Juiced Bikes revived as a brand, kayak camping with the JackRabbit XG Pro, Walkcar’s new device that does the walking for you, and more. Read more…
Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders in China amid new tariffs
Tesla has stopped taking orders for its Model S and Model X flagship electric vehicles in China – seemingly in reaction to new tariffs. Read more…
A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone [update]
Renewable developer Vesper Energy has cut the ribbon on Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas, one of the largest single-phase solar farms in the US. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is having a terrible month, and it’s only April 10th!
On today’s troubling episode of Quick Charge, we explore all the troubles befalling Tesla (and TSLA stock) in the month April – with top executives fleeing the ship, demand plummeting, sales slipping, government incentives at home and abroad under threat, and a raft of receipts brought on by an OpenAI lawsuit hitting the brand, it’s already a bad month for Elon … and there’s still 20 more days to go. Read more…
Tesla launches new Cybertruck RWD for $70,000, removes tons of cool features
Tesla has officially launched a new version of the Cybertruck RWD for $70,000 in the US and Mexico. Read more…
Lucid acquires Nikola’s factory, some assets, and offer jobs to workers
Lucid Motors has announced that it acquired some of Nikola Motor’s assets out of its bankruptcy, including its factory, and it will offer jobs to over 300 of its employees. Read more…
This electric excavator has battery swap tech that lets it recharge in minutes [update]
The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets. Read more…
Check out the Kia EV2: This small electric SUV has a big personality
Although the EV2 is Kia’s smallest EV, it won’t feel so small when sitting in it. Kia designed the open interior to give you an escape from the city. After sharing new details at Milan Design Week on Thursday, Kia gave us a closer look at the EV2 inside and out. The new interior design could see its way into future Kia EV models. Read more…
The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV now has a $6,500 rebate
The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV came in hot – and expensive – when it launched at the end of 2024 with no official rebate. But that’s just changed. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 already looks like a major upgrade on the road [Video]
Hyundai’s electric fastback is getting a fresh new look. Just a week after unveiling the redesigned IONIQ 6, we are already getting our first look at it out in the real world. Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 was spotted driving in Korea, and from the looks of it, this could be a major upgrade. Read more…
Tesla unveils new cheaper, but nerfed ‘Long Range’ Cybertruck
Tesla has unveiled a new version of its previously announced RWD Cybertruck. It will have a longer range but be nerfed with a lesser suspension and fewer features. Read more…
Pebble begins production of its flagship Flow electric travel trailer, deliveries to follow soon
Three months after unveiling the production-intent design of its flagship Flow travel trailer, Pebble has commenced production in California. With Pebble Flow production now underway, the startup says it remains on track to begin initial deliveries very soon. Read more…
GM is dropping this gas SUV sooner than expected, but a new luxury EV will step in
GM is ending production of the gas-powered Cadillac SUV XT6 sooner than expected, and a new luxury EV will replace it. The three-row electric SUV will be placed by a new luxury Cadillac EV at GM’s Spring Hill plant in Tennessee. Read more…
Cracks are forming in Elon Musk’s armor of lies
As Elon Musk moves to dismiss a lawsuit from Tesla shareholders claiming he failed his fiduciary duties, OpenAI is now suing Musk and exposing lies, which could help Tesla shareholders. Read more…
Pennsylvania dairy farm powers its new electric tractor with biogas
An 800-head dairy farm in central Pennsylvania is the first in the United States to create a truly circular energy cycle by using recovered biogas to generate the electricity needed to charge the electric wheel loader that pushes feed to its cattle. Read more…
Mazda is finally about to launch a real electric SUV: Here’s our first look at the new EZ-60
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y and surprisingly stylish. Mazda revealed the new EZ-60 on Thursday, giving us our first look at the new electric SUV that will be sold globally. Read more…
ChargePoint unveils ‘revolutionary’ V2X EV charger tech that can double Level 2 speeds
EV charging veteran ChargePoint has unveiled its new charger product architecture, which is described as a “generational leap in AC Level 2 charging.” The new ChargePoint technology designed for consumers in North America and Europe will enable vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities and the ability to charge your EV in as quickly as four hours. Read more…
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Tesla Canada says its shady $43 million incentive grab was a misunderstanding
Tesla has sent a response to Transport Canada about its sudden incentive cash grab from March, stating that this is standard process and suggesting that the incentives were for backdated sales that Tesla hadn’t filed yet. Read more…
