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Tesla investors hopelessly turn to TSLA board to rein in Elon Musk
Some Tesla investors are hopelessly turning to the company’s board of directors in the hope that they would rein in Elon Musk following growing concerns that he is negatively affecting Tesla’s brand. Read more…
Ford caves on EV dealer program following IL loss and will cut charger requirements
Following a loss in Illinois, Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.. Read more…
Honda and Nissan slash rates to keep pace with BYD, EVs in overseas markets
Japanese automakers are scrambling to avoid being squeezed out of the market by BYD and other Chinese EVs. Honda and Nissan are the latest to slash rates in overseas markets to boost demand. Read more…
The world may be on track for tripling renewables – and that’s what we need
Governments plan to double renewable capacity by 2030, and tripling is within sight, according to a newly released report. Read more…
Schneider hits 1 million emission-free miles using Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks
Freight logistics specialist Schneider is celebrating a huge milestone in the commercial EV space today, reporting its fleet of electric trucks from Daimler’s Freightliner brand has surpassed 1 million total miles driven – all without any carbon emissions. We love to see it. Read more…
GM opts out of 2024 Super Bowl after four years of EV-promoting ads
After four years of using the most-watched television program in the US to promote its electric vehicles, GM will not participate in the 2024 Super Bowl. The move comes following a four-year streak of EV-supporting ads. Read more…
Audi SQ8 e-tron first drive: This tri-motor EV drives nimbly for its size, but sacrifices a lot of range
Last week, I got the invite from Audi to venture to (normally) sunny Los Angeles and take a spin behind the wheel of its latest EV model – the SQ8 e-tron. Available as a standard quattro and Sportback version, the tri-motor SQ8 takes the previously launched Q8 e-tron and refines it in a number of ways to improve performance… well, everything aside from range, that is. Read more…
BYD’s new Song L electric SUV racks up 11,000 pre-orders ahead of official launch
A new electric SUV from China’s largest EV maker is launching on December 15. The BYD Song L, its new mid-size electric SUV, has already received over 11,000 pre-orders. Read more…
Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected
Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with inflation. And it looks like they are going back down faster than expected, according to new data from Goldman Sachs. Read more…
Kia’s cheaper, smaller EV3 electric SUV spotted testing as EV9’s younger sibling
A smaller, cheaper electric SUV based on Kia’s flagship EV9 is due out next year. Ahead of its launch, the Kia EV3 was spotted testing in South Korea, giving us a good look at the new EV’s actual size. Read more…
Solar-powered Japanese tiny van ‘PUZZLE’ unveiled ahead of North American sales
You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to operate legally on roads. For decades, the result of those regulations has helped spawn some of the most interesting and often cutest miniature vehicles in the world. Now, one Japanese automaker plans to bring its own kei car to the US. Meet the PUZZLE from HW ELECTRO. Read more…
Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Tesla has started bringing Cybertrucks to US showrooms ahead of the official production launch at the end of the month. Read more…
Fast charging network EVgo offers one-year deal to Hertz renters
DC fast charging network EVgo has announced a new deal with rental car company Hertz that offers drivers renting an electric car from any Hertz location in the US with discounts on charging for a year, with no subscription or session fees. EVgo is also following in Tesla’s footsteps and building prefabricated models for its charging sites. Read more…
Closer look at Tromox’s new 55 MPH light electric motorcycle and e-dirt bike
The light electric motorcycle market has expanded far beyond that of the larger and flashier flagship electric sportbikes. While companies like Harley-Davidson, Zero, and Energica battle for market share of the electric equivalent of liter bikes, a dizzying array of companies have rolled out wave after wave of new, lighter electric motorcycles. One of the most interesting on the small-sized end of the market is Tromox. The company’s roots may be small, but the new MC10 electric motorbike is now pushing the brand into larger territory than ever before. Read more…
Who needs a truck? Man tows boat with a tiny electric scooter!
Earlier this month, a teenager taking his boat down to the water went viral after a driver caught his interesting tow job on camera. Without a car or truck to tow the boat, the clever owner was able to use a much more efficient vehicle: an electric scooter. Read more…
Best Black Friday 2023 Green Deals: e-bikes, power stations, tools, more
Black Friday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering on environmentally-friendly gear, electric vehicles, home goods, fashion, and much more. Down below, you’ll find only the best of the best as part of our curated Black Friday Green Deals hub for the week, which will be constantly updated with all of the latest offers in one central location.. Read more…
If you’ve wanted an e-bike, now is basically the best time ever with all the current sales
November has always been a good time to snag a big discount on e-bikes in the US, as electric bike makers long ago gave up on shorter Black Friday sales in favor of simply giving out those huge discounts all month long. But this year is seeing especially massive price cuts due to extra pressure on the industry. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 18, 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…
VMAX VX2 Pro: a Swiss quality e-scooter, now available in the US [Video]
In the dynamic world of electric scooters, VMAX, a Swiss brand that recently entered the USA market, stands out for its commitment to quality. Operating in Europe since 2015, VMAX has gained recognition for its innovative designs and reliability. A stellar example of their prowess is the VX2 Pro, a versatile and high-quality electric scooter. Electrek readers can save with the coupon code below. Read more…