The Hyundai Kona Electric, already one of the most affordable EVs in the US, was the top-selling electric vehicle priced below MSRP last month. Volkswagen’s ID.4 was second, with Hyundai’s IONIQ models and Kia’s EV6 also selling well below MSRP. Read more…
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Forget company cars – electric bikes set to become the next job perk
Getting a company car used to be a major perk of a new job, but times are changing. As more young adults flock to electric bikes for their advantages over car travel in cities, companies are now making their own changes to reflect those shifting transportation habits. Read more…
Fliteboard unveils clever new design to drastically cut electric surfboard prices
Electric surfboards and hydrofoil boards are some of the most fun you can have on the water, but their high prices have often limited their reach to those with boat money. Today, Fliteboard announced a new line of lower-cost models known as the Flite AIR to help make electric surfboards more accessible to a broader market. Read more…
ROAM secures $24M in Series A funding to expand electric motorcycle and bus production
Kenya-based electric mobility company ROAM has successfully completed a Series A funding round totaling $24 million in equity and debt to expand local production and further electrify mobility across Africa. Read more…
Tesla increases Model 3 price, now costs as much as Model Y
Tesla has increased the price of the refreshed Model 3 Long Range in the US. It now pretty much costs the same as Model Y, if not more in some cases. Read more…
The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
The Dawn Project, a group that runs ads attacking Tesla’s full self-driving system, has received a letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) demanding that it cease using its logo in advertising, which Dawn Project did in contravention of US federal law in its Super Bowl ad aired this weekend. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 13, 2024
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. Read more…
Mack to invest $14.5M in Roanoke to build electric MD line
The iconic Mack Trucks brand has been taking the medium duty market by storm, bringing big truck features and functionality to the segment like never before. The market has responded, and Mack is selling as many as they can make — so they’re going to start making more. Read more…
Is Porsche developing a luxury electric van to rival the Volvo EM90?
An all-electric Porsche luxury van? This could be a possibility. Porsche’s design boss, Peter Varga, said a van is now “very interesting” when combined with luxury. Read more…
ArcBest launches full line of electric, autonomous forklifts
ArcBest just rolled out a line of fully automated electric forklifts and reach trucks for use in its customers’ distribution centers and manufacturing facilities — and if they get their way, struggling to find those “forklift certified” operators will be a thing of the past. Read more…
To extend a lithium-metal EV battery’s life, just drain it and let it sit, find Stanford scientists
Stanford University researchers found that the best way to extend the life of a lithium-metal EV battery is to drain it and let it rest for a few hours.. Read more…
BYD is launching its cheapest EV in South America, starting at $20,000
Chinese EV leader BYD is launching its cheapest electric car, the Seagull, in South America. The BYD Seagull will go by the Dolphin Mini overseas and will start at $20,100 (99,800 BRL). Read more…
Polaris’ next electric UTV is here: the Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic
Polaris is following up on its all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic with another electric UTV, this time for its commercial line. The Pro XD Full-Size Kinetic utility vehicle from Polaris Commercial is poised to bring the heavy-hitting power and performance of electric drive to just about any tasks that operators could imagine. And if it’s anything like the electric RANGER XP Kinetic I tested, it’s going to overdeliver with some serious power and performance. Read more…
Schwinn Marshall Hybrid e-bike hits $765, save $1,699 in this EcoFlow power station sale, more
Headlining today’s top deals is a collection of discounted Schwinn e-bikes led by the Marshall Electric Hybrid Bike at $765. They are joined by the second of EcoFlow’s 24-hour Valentine flash sales that is taking up to $1,699 off two power stations and an extra battery starting from $469, as well as one of the first chances to save on the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower for $1,000. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
The race is on to power up with perovskite solar cells in space
Perovskite solar cells are increasingly being viewed as a possible game-changer as a source of power in space – here’s why. Read more…
Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
Tesla has started to deliver a new version of its yoke steering wheel and it now features a normal horn. Read more…
Chrysler unveils radical Halcyon EV concept that will redefine the 100-year-old brand
An all-electric Chrysler that can drive itself with “unlimited” range? That’s what Chrysler is showcasing with the new Halcyon EV concept. The sleek sports car features futuristic tech, next-gen batteries, and a new design theme, giving us a glimpse into Chrysler’s all-electric future.. Read more…
Wallbox launches new Supernova 180 DC fast charger designed specifically for North America
Following successful DC fast charger launches in Europe, Wallbox has begun production on its third-generation EV charger, the Supernova 180. This UL-certified DC fast charger was explicitly designed for the North American market and can add 100 miles of EV range in ten minutes. Read more…
Dutch police found a way to test e-bike power on the side of the road
Dutch police have a new weapon in their battle against high-speed and high-power electric bicycles: a roadside testing platform to catch hot-rodded e-bikes. Read more…
Hydrogen container ship could slash carbon emissions by 3000 tons
The H2 Barge 2 is a hydrogen fuel-cell powered ship designed to transport containers on the Rhine between Rotterdam (NL) and Duisburg (DE) with zero emissions that could represent a massive reduction in carbon emissions. Read more…