Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV, which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.. Read more…
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Bosch’s first 28 MPH electric bike with Smart System in US launched in Gazelle Eclipse
Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market.. Read more…
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them
Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them. Read more…
BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share
China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.. Read more…
Tesla pushes new FSD Beta v12 update, no new note, but Musk says it’s a ‘big release’
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta v12 software update. It’s still not going wide, there’s no new release note, but CEO Elon Musk says it’s a “big release”. Read more…
These commercial brands are testing Level 4 autonomous trucks through Plus partnership
Autonomous driving software specialist Plus has announced a long-term partnership with several commercial fleet developers under the Traton Group, including MAN, Scania, and Navistar, to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Public road testing is already underway on two continents. Read more…
Lectric ONE shockingly unveiled as low-cost premium e-bike with auto-shifting gearbox
In what is likely to the biggest shock unveiling in the e-bike industry so far this year, leading electric bike maker Lectric Ebikes has just rolled out the new Lectric ONE. Positioned as a premium commuter e-bike in the budget space, the new model marks equally new territory for the low-cost e-bike company turned premium space competitor. Read more…
Mahindra electrifying its three-wheelers across India with the help of IRP
It’s hard to imagine India’s roads without picturing the country’s popular three-wheelers weaving around traffic jams. They’re a staple of India’s transportation ecosystem, and now leading three-wheeler manufacturer Mahindra is hoping to turn them all electric with the help of IRP Systems’ cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. Read more…
Tesla starts offering early Cybertruck delivery for long-term TSLA shareholders
Tesla has put up a webpage allowing TSLA shareholders to register for early Cybertruck delivery, as long as they fit certain criteria. It could give us a hint as to how Cybertruck deliveries are going. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 11, 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…
Span smart panel expands homebuilder/utility footprint with additional form factors
It has been a big few weeks for smart electrical panel-maker Span. The company announced major deals with Pulte Homes and utilities with Landis + Gyr. The startup also expanded its lineup to include small home and apartment-sized panels and even subpanels . Read more…
BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales
BYD is leading an offensive against ICE vehicles. A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Read more…
Led by Tesla, US EV prices dropped by 13% year-over-year in February
EV prices dropped by nearly 13% year-over-year in February, led in part by Tesla Model 3 and Model Y price drops, reports Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
Volvo Cars says its new partner will reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%
Volvo Cars has partnered with Imperial College London spinoff Breathe Battery Technologies to reduce its EVs’ charging time by 30%. Read more…
This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas
Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Read more…
Blink Charging will more than triple EV charger production with a new factory
EV charger maker Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) is turbocharging its manufacturing capacity with a new 30,000-square-foot factory in Maryland. Read more…
The US Treasury released EV charger tax credit guidance – here’s how to find out if you qualify
The US Treasury Department released updated guidance on EV charger tax credit eligibility for individuals and businesses – we’re reposting this story because it’s tax season. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 looks big and bold after the three-row electric SUV was spotted testing [Video]
As the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets closer to its official debut, we are finally getting a sneak peek of what we can expect. Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV was spotted testing, revealing its large body and sleek design.. Read more…
Liverpool unveils plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project
The City of Liverpool, England, has unveiled advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal power generator on the River Mersey. Read more…
Tesla goes after Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks for profit
Tesla is following through with its threat to go after early Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks. Read more…

