The first all-electric VW ID.7, Volkswagen’s “flagship model,” will be offered in two trims in the US – here are the details.. Read more…
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A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England
Vineyard Offshore, which developed Vineyard Wind 1, has submitted a proposal for a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to three New England states. Read more…
Segway Max G2 e-scooter $300 off in today’s best Green Deals, EGO electric leaf blower, other EVs, more
We’re tracking a notable discount today on Segway’s Ninebot Max G2 electric scooter that, on top of being $300 off, stands out from the competition with Apple Find My integration for that extra peace of mind. Spring savings are also here to clearance out EGO’s Power+ 56V electric leaf blower at $153. This week also has tons of other deals on EVs of all varieies and so more. Read more…
Polestar 4 electric SUV unveiled in the US as Tesla Model Y rival, prices start at $56,300
A new luxury electric SUV is hitting the US market to take on Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Polestar revealed its second electric SUV, the Polestar 4, will have a starting price tag of $56,300 (including $1,400 destination fee) with up to 300 miles range. Read more…
Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum
Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future. Read more…
Caofen F-80 Review: Electric 8kW dual sport is street-legal and Sondors-priced
We got the chance to test ride a street-legal plus off-road electric motorcycle that comes at a reasonable price point, something of an albatross since the Sondors Metacycle went under.. Read more…
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
Hyundai announced a massive $50 billion (68 trillion won) investment to secure its position as the auto market transitions to EVs. The Korean automaker will hire 80,000 people in Korea to help it become a top-three EV maker by 2030. Read more…
Ghost ride the whip! Geely shows off AI chassis performing fully-autonomous drifting [Video]
While many are still skeptical about the plausibility of 100% autonomous vehicles, Geely Auto is showing that its new AI digital chassis can not only safely operate on snow and ice without a driver but can also pull off fully autonomous drifting. See the EV in action in the video below. Read more…
Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike
Gocycle, a premium British electric bike maker known for its lightweight commuter e-bikes featuring exotic materials and designs, is now setting its sights on the growing market of cargo e-bikes. And the company has just shared the first photos of its upcoming CXi and CX+ cargo electric bikes. Read more…
Greenlane announces LA to LV charging corridor for commercial trucks
Daimler and BlackRock-backed Greenlane announces plans to build 280 mile long “EV corridor” for commercial trucks running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Possible Tesla vans
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…
Massive Liebherr mobile electric crane lifts 300 tons in the Netherlands
The first massive Liebherr LHM 800e mobile electric harbor crane just reached the Hartel Terminal in Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, and the crew at Marcor Stevedoring has wasted no time putting it to work. Read more…
Tesla wants to bring ‘private 5G’ to its EVs and Optimus robot
Tesla is working on “private 5G” infrastructure to be connected to its electric vehicles and Optimus robot. Read more…
Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer
Is Ford finally going to launch an electric Explorer in the US? Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. Read more…
Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did
Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. But the rules make the same mistakes that have caused ballooning vehicle sizes in the US over the last decades. Read more…
Ford Explorer EV launches with more range and refinement
The all-electric Ford Explorer is finally launching in Europe. With up to 374 miles range and a starting price under £40,000 ($50,000), Ford hopes the new and improved Explorer EV can help boost sales in the region. Read more…
Save $700 on Vanpowers City Vanture e-bike for $999, Segway F2 Pro kickscooter hits $650 low, electric tools, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the launch of Vanpowers’ Easter sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bike models, led by the City Vanture Urban e-bike for $999. It is joined by the Segway Ninebot F2 Pro Electric KickScooter hitting a new $650 low, as well as the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Electric Chainsaw falling to $85. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Kia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions
Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. Read more…
China files lawsuit with World Trade Organization against US, citing ‘discriminatory policies’ for EVs in the IRA
China has filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), claiming its subsidy policies discriminate against foreign automakers and disrupt the global goal of expediting EV adoption while distorting fair competition. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce spoke to reporters and shared the details behind the filing. Read more…
Ford partners with Allego to bring ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW to dealerships around Europe
Ford and ultra-fast EV charging network Allego have announced a new strategic partnership to deploy chargers in hundreds of dealerships across Europe. EV drivers like those in the new all-electric Ford Explorer will soon be able to access Allego chargers offering rates up to 400 kW.. Read more…
