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This awesome $3,000 electric battle tank from China can fit adult-sized riders
One of the best parts of scouring the depths of Alibaba is finding all of these fun-looking electric vehicles that no one seems to build in the West. And while this is normally an adventure in window-shopping, this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week really makes me want to own one of these electric battle tanks. More…
Tesla offers factory tours as new referral award
Tesla has added factory tours, a perk it used to offer to all owners long ago, as a new award in its owner referral program. More…
Musk wanted to use Tesla cameras to spy on drivers and win autopilot lawsuits
Elon Musk pushed to use Tesla’s internal driver monitoring camera to record video of drivers’ behavior, primarily for Tesla to use this video as evidence to defend itself from investigations in the event of a crash, according to Walter Isaacson’s new biography of the Tesla CEO. More…
4 reasons why the US’s offshore wind problems are temporary
The US offshore wind industry has had some significant problems lately – but here’s why that’s not going to stop the young sector in the long run. More…
BYD’s Yuan Plus EV hits major milestone with starting prices under $20,000
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, just hit a significant milestone with its 500,000th Yuan Plus EV model rolling off the assembly line Friday. More…
This is what the US clean energy manufacturing boom looks like IRL
Check out this cool new interactive map that shows where and how clean energy manufacturing is mushrooming across the US. More…
Tesla might have 2 million Cybertruck reservations, tally says
Tesla could be sitting on as many as 2 million Cybertruck reservations ahead of the production launch, according to a customer tally. More…
Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China
New images of the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV were leaked in China, officially revealing the electric SUV in its production form. More…
Rad Power takes $250 off cargo e-bikes, electric mini water heater $162, more
A new cargo e-bike sale is now live from Rad Power discounting some of its more popular and capable EVs in the process. With $250 off select models, you’ll also be able to save on this 120V electric mini tank water heater at just $162. Not to mention this ongoing launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Jeep’s electric Recon will carry the spirit of the Wrangler in the EV era with almost 600 hp
One of the most highly anticipated off-road EVs, the Jeep Recon, is set to blaze its own trail. Inspired by the iconic Jeep Wrangler, the Recon will be a key piece as the American automaker transitions to an electric future. More…
NIO officially launches refreshed EC6 SUV starting under $50,000 – deliveries already underway
Days after promising an official launch of its refreshed EC6 SUV, NIO has shared all pertinent details, including new design features inside and out, as well as what it will cost consumers. Following today’s launch event in China, the EV is already rolling out to customers in an unprecedented launch strategy. More…
SkyDrive secures another large pre-order for its eVTOL passenger aircraft
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive continues to line up customers for its passenger aircraft by the same name after a busy summer of progress. Today, the company has announced its latest pre-order – this time from South Korea, for up to 50 SKYDRIVE eVTOLs. More…
Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing other EV startups in registrations
Electric vehicle sales continue breaking records as automakers ramp production. Compared to other EV startups like Lucid (LCID) and VinFast (VFS), Rivian (RIVN) is outpacing the pack as registrations continue rising. More…
Evoke unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new electric motorcycle with 1,000 Nm of torque
Evoke Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle maker based in Hong Kong and Beijing with worldwide distribution, has just unveiled its new off-road electric motorcycle known as the AmpX. The electric motocross bike takes advantage of its torquey electric motor and gearing to offer an impressive 1,000 Nm of torque (738 ft-lb) at the rear wheel. More…
There’s an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars
In the growing electric vehicle industry, it is electric cars that are given center stage when it comes to environmentally-conscious solutions to transportation. But what if I told you there was an electric vehicle that was displacing twice as much oil as those electric cars? And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this: It does it with half as many wheels. More…
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors
Tesla’s little-known Autobidder product has already made over $330 million for energy investors. More…
You can now retrofit your Tesla Model 3 with a powered liftgate for $800
Tesla has started selling a powered liftgate retrofit for the Model 3 for $800 on its online shop. More…
Tesla removes cheapest and Texas-built Model Y trim – raising eyebrows
Tesla has removed its cheapest Model Y trim from its online configurator for orders in the US. It also happens to be its cheapest Model Y. More…
UAW is now on strike – Jeep 4xe is the only EV currently affected
The United Auto Workers union has begun a strike against all three major American automakers, with about 12,700 workers currently on strike, and the potential for up to 146,000 total to go on strike in the future if automakers do not offer the union a satisfactory agreement. More…
