Tesla has released more details about Powerwall 3, its new generation home energy storage system, and there’s some more good news. Read more…
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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US
EV charging company Voltpost‘s “first-of-a-kind” lamppost EV charger is now commercially available in major US metro areas. Read more…
Formula E again delays debut of 600kW mid-race charging
Formula E had been planning to debut its new “Attack Charge” mid-race charging system at this weekend’s race in Misano, Italy, but the system has again been delayed until some race in the future. Read more…
RadExpand 5 folding e-bike with extra battery now $1,299 ($2,098 value), Electric Bike Co. bundles from $1,899, and more
Today’s green deals are here to get you off the couch and back outdoors now that spring has officially arrived, headlined by Rad Power’s flash sale that is taking $300 off the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike and includes a free extra battery, all for $1,299. It is joined by a collection of discounted e-bike bundles from Electric Bike Co. that includes a free anti-theft alarm starting from $1,899, as well as the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that just hit a new $419 low. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Purdue, Cummins partner on in-road, in-motion charging for electric semi trucks
Indiana’s Department of Transportation is teaming up with Purdue University and legendary equipment brand Cummins to test in-road, in-motion charging for electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla launches new Long Range rear-wheel-drive Model Y in Europe
Tesla has launched a new trim of the Model Y in some European countries: a new Long Range rear-wheel-drive Model Y. Read more…
Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them
A new study shows that drivers of electric cars are saving everyone billions of dollars on their monthly electricity bills — even the people who don’t drive EVs. Read more…
China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe
Chinese automaker Chery is planning to make cars in Spain, where the EV market is at just 12%, half that of Portugal and France. This would be Chery’s first manufacturing site in Europe. Read more…
China is exporting so many EVs that it needs more ships – a lot more
Chinese EV makers are looking to export electric vehicles by the tens of thousands around the globe, but they need a lot more car-carrying vessels to make that happen. Demand is so high that the country is on track to amass what will be the world’s fourth-largest fleet in a few short years, with new trade routes being created especially for Chinese EVs. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Gigafactory India might be in the works
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Juiced unveils new folding e-bike that may be the fastest and most powerful ever
Juiced Bikes has never shied away from offering riders more speed and power. And with today’s unveiling of its new Juiced JetCurrent Pro, the brand is offering up more speed and power than ever in a brand new e-bike form factor. Read more…
Avangrid just broke ground on its first solar farm in California
Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), one of the US’s largest clean energy operators, has begun construction on its first solar farm in California. Read more…
Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India
With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV. Read more…
Lectric XPedition e-bike bundle hits $1,599 ($2,311 value), WORX trimmer and edger $45, and more
With spring in full bloom and summer on the horizon, outdoor excursions and explorations alike have officially begun, with today’s green deals being led by the Lectric XPedition Dual-Battery Cargo e-bike for $1,599 – and it also comes with $306 in free gear. It is joined by a 1-day discount on the WORX 5.5A 15-inch Electric Grass Trimmer and Edger at $45, as well as the EcoSmart 3.5kW Electric Tankless Water Heater for $161. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Tesla reveals humanoid robot technology through new patents
Tesla has revealed some of its humanoid robot technology through filings for several new patents related to its Optimus robot program. Read more…
Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid
Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer on the Texas grid, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more…
VW and Porsche’s electric car sales dipped, but the new Macan EV and ID.4 spark hope
Volkswagen Group, including Porsche, saw EV sales dip in the first three months of the year as the company prepares to launch new electric models. With the new VW ID.4 and upcoming Porsche Macan EV rolling out in 2024, Volkswagen is already seeing things turn around.. Read more…
BMW just hit a major EV milestone as Q1 electric vehicle sales surge, outpacing rivals
BMW just hit a milestone after reaching the one million EV delivery mark as sales surged in the first quarter of 2024. With EV sales climbing in all major regions, BMW outpaced the competition in Q1. Read more…
Elon Musk is rumored to go to India, sparking speculation of Tesla factory announcement
Elon Musk is rumored to be going to India this month, which is sparking speculation of an announcement about building a Tesla factory in the country. Read more…
Evicted — electric tractor company Solectrac hasn’t made rent in months
Ideanomics-backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand. Read more…
