Tesla has confirmed it is working on a wireless inductive home charger for its electric cars after teasing it earlier this year. Read more…
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Hyundai Kona Electric gets even sportier as new N Line model shows its face
Hyundai’s all-electric Kona is getting a high-performance upgrade. The Hyundai Kona Electric was spotted wearing the famed Hyundai N Line badge with a new sporty look. Read more…
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraud
Trevor Milton, founder and former CEO of Nikola Corporation, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors with false statements about the company’s electric trucks. Read more…
The Dutch are riding their bikes on two new solar cycle paths
Two solar cycle paths came online in the Netherlands, and they’re the country’s first to have 1,000 square meters (10,764 square feet) of solar surface area each. Read more…
Greenworks electric riding mower $2,234 off, Level 2 EV charger $148, e-bikes, more
A massive off-season discount is landing on this Greenworks PRO 80V 42-inch electric riding mower, helping you prepare for spring lawn care while saving $2,234. It comes joined by VOLTORB’s Level 2 at-home EV charger on sale for $148, as well as an assortment of deals on e-bikes and all of the other best Green Deals. Read more…
Ford’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too.. Read more…
Coal-state Kentucky just broke ground on its largest solar farm
National Grid Renewables has broken ground on what will be the largest solar farm in Kentucky once it comes online in 2024. Read more…
NIO CEO confirms next model will be the ET9, an executive flagship EV to compete with Maybach
Less than two weeks after speculation began to swirl regarding this week’s NIO Day 2023 event and which new model we might see unveiled, the Chinese automaker’s founder, chairman, and CEO William Li has come out and confirmed it will be the ET9. Hailed as an executive flagship sedan, NIO hopes the ET9 can compete against Audi and Mercedes-Maybach in a luxury segment that’s tough to crack. Read more…
Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk’s Twitter beef with Bob Iger
Tesla has removed Disney+ from some of its vehicles amid Elon Musk having an online fight with Disney CEO Bob Iger. The fight started when Disney halted its advertising on X after Musk agreed with and amplified anti-Semitic content for which he eventually apologized.. Read more…
Cheap EVs for everyone: France launches ‘social leasing’ at €40/month
France aims to democratize access to electric vehicles with a freshly launched “social leasing” program that allows low-income drivers to lease electric cars for as low as €40, about $43. That includes no down payment and free charging, in some cases, for six months. Read more…
NIO (NIO) stock spikes after EV maker scores massive $2.2 billion investment
Chinese EV maker NIO (NIO) is trending after receiving $2.2 billion in funding from Abu-Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings. NIO’s stock is up over 5% Monday following the investment.. Read more…
Canada, too, wants to wait until 2035 to ban ICE vehicles
This week, Canada will announce new regulations requiring all vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035. The move works to phase out fossil-fuel-burning vehicles in the country but also shorten the biggest barrier for Canadian consumers: long wait times.. Read more…
The first-ever drive from North to South pole is complete – and it was all-electric
After nearly nine months on the road, an all-electric Nissan Ariya has become the first vehicle ever, gas or electric, to drive all the way from North to South pole, piloted by Chris Ramsey of Plug in Adventures and his wife Julie. Read more…
Cyrusher Ripple: Are electric snowboards going to be a thing?
As an electric bike/car enthusiast and snowboarder, I’ve always wondered if an electric, cross-country snowboard would be possible. You know, when the mountain isn’t available? Cyrusher’s $3300 Ripple is one of the first attempts at building such a monster. Read more…
Tesla unveils new bird-eye view 3D reconstruction park assist
Tesla has unveiled a 3D reconstruction park assist system that serves as the long-awaited bird-eye view. Read more…
Best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for electric bike lovers
If there’s one thing I love nearly as much as electric bikes, it’s getting to enjoy some new gear on my rides. With the holidays barreling down on us, there’s still a little bit of time left to bring that joy to an e-bike lover near you! Here are some of the coolest pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make great stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike (or a pedal bike!) in your family or friend group. Read more…
Here’s how wind farms in the US impact nearby home values
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab offers fresh insights into the impact of wind farms on the values of nearby homes. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2023
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…
This cool electric hand truck with tank treads can climb stairs
Most of the fun electric vehicles I discover in the depths of Alibaba require me to sit in, on, or around them. But this time, I’ve found something that barely even needs me involved. Check out this awesome electric hand truck that can climb stairs thanks to its nifty tank track operation. Read more…
Genesis Electrified GV70 spotted for the first time with a new facelift
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is already due for an upgrade. The electric SUV was spotted with a new facelift in South Korea for the first time.. Read more…
