Discounts keep rolling in during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event, with today’s green deals headlined by Schwinn’s e-bike models receiving up to 46% off discounts, led by the Marshall Electric Hybrid Bike at $756. It is joined by Goal Zero’s Yeti 200X Portable Power Station falling to $176 alongside other models and bundles, as well as a one-day only sale on NIU’s KQi2 Pro Foldable Electric KickScooter for $380. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
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If you bought a Chevy Blazer EV, you may be eligible for an up to $6,500 reimbursement
After GM drastically cut the starting price of the new Chevy Blazer EV, early buyers are now eligible for a reimbursement of up to $6,520. Read more…
First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed. Read more…
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire launches first electric cruiser motorcycle, S2 Mulholland
LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division, has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle. The new LiveWire S2 Mulholland is the brand’s first cruiser electric motorcycle, and in fact the first cruiser of any major electric motorcycle maker. Read more…
Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month
If you’ve had your sights set on a Rivian electric vehicle, now could be the perfect opportunity. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month. Read more…
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm has been awarded $90 million and will sit on 2,700 acres of the shuttered Homer City coal plant’s land. Read more…
BYD expands reach in Europe with best-selling Atto 3, Seal EV launching in Greece
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is expanding its presence in Europe by launching its best-selling Atto 3 and Seal in Greece. BYD said more models are launching soon. Read more…
Hop on the magic bus: VW debuts souped-up AWD ID. Buzz GTX with 335 hp
Lovers of the retro VW bus can get a sporty, all-wheel-drive, all-electric version with 335 hp – the most powerful ID. Buzz to date. Today, Volkswagen has followed up the recently announced ID.3 GTX and ID.7 GTX with the debut of its high-performance microbus Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX. Read more…
Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera
Electric freight mobility specialist Einride has opened its first Smartcharger station in the US, launching as the largest operational charging site for heavy-duty EVs on the continent. The new station is strategically located in a busy freight corridor, providing electric truck drivers with 65 charging piles powered by Voltera. Read more…
FreeWire’s new program offers free, custom EV chargers and its first client may surprise you
FreeWire Technologies continues to bring out-of-the-box thinking to a vital segment of EV charging infrastructure. Today, FreeWire announced a clever new Accelerate Program that essentially installs and manages its EV charger technology at no cost to businesses, making profits elsewhere while speeding up the adoption rate on new installations. The program’s first business to sign up is surprising but encouraging. Read more…
BMW unveils the Vision Neue Klasse X as the conduit to its future range of electric SUVs
One week after teasing camouflaged images of the next chapter in its “Neue Klasse” EV design strategy, BMW has publicly unveiled the Sport Activity Vehicle to the public. The Vision Neue Klasse X is BMW’s latest entry into the SAV segment and represents the all-electric DNA of a new model that will begin production next year. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: March 20th, 2024
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…
A couple of kids wrote a science book about Tesla & EVs, by kids and for kids
A new children’s science book about Tesla and EVs, Everything Tesla: From How They Work To How Fast They Go And All The Fun In Between!, launches today, written by twin 9th graders Aiden and Eliana Miao, and targeted at kids between the ages of 8 and 13. Read more…
US battery storage smashes deployment records in Q4 2023
The US battery storage market shattered deployment records across all segments in Q4 2023 – a 101% increase from the previous quarter. Read more…
GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024
General Motors (GM) looks to get back on track this year as executives believe EV “production hell” is behind it. After missing EV sales targets for the past two years, will 2024 be the year of execution, as GM says it will. Read more…
Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model
Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO.. Read more…
Ride1Up CF Racer1 review: Testing the lowest cost quality carbon fiber gravel/road e-bike
In the world of electric bikes, the words “carbon fiber” usually means big bucks. Actually, it’s the same in the pedal bike industry, it’s just that e-bikes already start out more expensive. That means carbon fiber electric bikes have always commanded premium prices – at least, until now. When Ride1Up rolled out the new CF Racer1 e-bike, it shook up the electric gravel bike market with a reasonably priced direct-to-consumer model that can scratch that lightweight e-bike itch for more hardcore riders. Read more…
VW is ready to bring autonomous driving to large-scale production
VW is now the first vehicle manufacturer to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) service vehicle for large-scale production. Read more…
Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price
While automakers prepare to launch their next wave of electric vehicles, Hyundai already has an EV that checks all the boxes. According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. Read more…
Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru e-bike is just $800, Greenworks electric tool deals, more
Today is the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event, with today’s green deals all seeing new and returning low prices as a result. Headlining the best discounts today is the Hiboy EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at a new $800 low. It is joined by the Greenworks Pro 80V 580 CFM Cordless Electric Axial Leaf Blower also falling to a new $306 low, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 500 Portable Power Station returning to its $349 low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…

