With over 20,000 electric vehicles delivered (again) last month, NIO broke its monthly and quarterly records. The surge comes with new models rolling out as NIO aims to expand the brand. Read more…
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Save $405 in Lectric July 4th e-bike sale, ALLPOWERS power stations up to $1,300 off, 1-day Worx chainsaw deal, more
Happy July friends! We’re kicking off the month alongside this week’s Green Deals with Lectric’s 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off e-bike bundles, with the biggest savings happening on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes at $1,199. This official sale is joined by an unofficial one from ALLPOWERS that is taking up to $1,300 off select power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $79. And bringing up the rear is a 1-day discount on the Worx 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $109. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Two more New England offshore wind farms just got the all-clear
Avangrid (NYSE: AGR) now has full federal approval of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. Read more…
Tesla patents auto sanitization system for its robotaxi cars
Tesla has applied for a patent on an automated sanitization system for its upcoming robotaxi self-driving electric cars. Read more…
Kia’s new EV3 secures over 10,000 reservations: Is this the affordable EV game changer?
Kia’s new low-cost electric SUV has already secured over 10,000 reservations in its home market. Kia sees the EV3 as a potential “game changer” with climbing demand for affordable electric options. Read more…
Engwe L20 2.0 review: A 52V electric bike that’s surprisingly good for $799!
As much as I love the nicer and more refined electric bikes that use higher quality parts and better construction for years of worry-free riding, I understand how important the entry-level market is for making electric bicycles as accessible as possible. And e-bikes like the $799 Engwe L20 2.0 are putting more butts on seats than ever before, combining low prices with performance that will likely surprise you. Read more…
Maserati honors one of Italy’s most influential red wines with a bespoke GranCabrio Folgore
Italian luxury automaker Maserati has created a bespoke version of its new, all-electric GranCabrio Folgore convertible to nod to its country’s expertise in quality wines. The one-of-a-kind Maserati BEV was designed in honor of Tignanello wine in collaboration with Marchesi Antinori, which makes it. Read more…
BYD just set a new sales record as aggressive price cuts take effect, is it enough to top Tesla
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, set a new monthly NEV sales record as it battles for market share in an increasingly competitive market. The growth after BYD slashed prices on some of its top-selling electric vehicles. Will it be enough to top Tesla in the second quarter. Read more…
Walmart first major retailer in North America to deploy hydrogen semi truck
Walmart Canada continues its march towards a 100% alternative fuel fleet with the deployment of its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Nikola Tre. Read more…
McDonald’s puts 10 Volvo VNR Electric class 8 semi trucks to work
Ten brand-new Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks will be supporting food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas in the coming weeks. Read more…
You can now lease a Hyundai IONIQ 5 for less than the cheapest car in the US
Hyundai’s top-selling electric SUV is on sale. Starting at just $17,820, the Nissan Versa is America’s cheapest car, but with massive incentives, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is even more affordable to lease. Read more…
GranCabrio Folgore first drive: Maserati has nailed it in one of the first true BEV convertibles
Buongiorno! Scooter here, back with another first-drive review with Maserati. This time, I flew north of Milan, Italy, to Lake Maggiore, where I took in tons of beautiful vistas while testing out Maserati’s first all-electric convertible, the GranCabrio Folgore. This is a beautifully done new model, but I worry about its starting price. Read more…
Among incredibly stupid court opinions, overturning Chevron takes the cake
The US “Supreme” Court has just issued an opinion that would overturn Chevron v Natural Resources Defense Council, ensuring more government gridlock and casting activist judges in the place of career scientists to decide specific answers to some of the most crucial questions of the day, such as those related to climate emissions and other environmental issues. Read more…
130+ Wendy’s restaurants are now running on community solar
Over 130 Wendy’s restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now sourcing between 30% and 100% of their energy from community solar. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac goes driverless, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the two Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac going driverless, and more. Read more…
BYD’s +1,200 hp Ferrari-slaying electric sports car spotted testing at Nurburgring [Video]
BYD’s new Yangwang U9, its first electric sports car, was caught racing around the Nurburgring this week. With four electric motors and over 1,200 hp, the new EV supercar will leave Ferrari in the dust. Read more…
The US announces a big offshore wind sale in the Central Atlantic
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced an offshore wind Final Sale Notice and auction for 275,000+ acres off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Read more…
Jeep says a $25,000 Renegade EV is coming to the US, but can it deliver?
Rugged SUV maker Jeep officially announced plans to launch a Renegade EV in the US for under $25,000. However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. Can Jeep deliver an electric Renegade for under $25K. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) stock slides as losses widen, will new EVs boost sales?
EV maker Polestar’s (PSNY) stock is down Friday after reporting 2023 results. Can Polestar’s new electric models help turn things around as losses rise? The report comes as the first Polestar 3 buyers received their electric SUVs this week. Read more…
Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
A Tesla Semi was spotted driving on the highway with a sensor array on top of the vehicle. The automaker has long been quiet about the autonomous driving capacity of its commercial trucks. Read more…
