A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan).. Read more…
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In Montana, wind is about to overtake coal generation capacity
When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal. Read more…
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) gets boost from ‘beyond an automaker’ scenario
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has received a nice boost today from one of its biggest cheerleaders on Wall Street, and it’s based on the company achieving a “beyond an automaker” scenario. Read more…
Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before
Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous bans and what led to them. Read more…
Elon Musk didn’t drive away Tesla buyers, at least before his latest big blunder
A new survey shows that Elon Musk isn’t driving away Tesla buyers with his Twitter drama, but that was right before his latest and biggest blunder. Read more…
NIO stock rises after unveiling $112K flagship ET9 EV to rival Porsche, Mercedes
NIO (NIO) launched its new flagship ET9 EV over the weekend, a premium executive car aimed at “the new generation of high-end business users.” The new flagship EV will take on Porsche and Mercedes with starting prices around 800,000 yuan ($112,000).. Read more…
Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit
New year, new rules: As of January 1, things are about to get a little easier when it comes to getting your federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle. Now the rebate – which is up to $7,500 for new EVs that qualify, and up to $4,000 for used EVs that qualify – is available immediately when you purchase your car, rather than needing to wait potentially months to file a claim with your tax return. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS. Read more…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV sales are already halted over software issues
If you were waiting to buy the new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, you may have to wait a little longer. Chevy is already halting sales of the highly anticipated electric Blazer over glaring software issues. Read more…
Tera EV chargers blend cutting-edge technology with practicality
Unleash the power of seamless charging with Tera’s portable and home EV chargers – check out three standout offerings below.. Read more…
Exclusive: E-bike maker SONDORS up for sale as company enters receivership
After a series of financial setbacks followed by an Electrek exposé revealing the failed Metacycle electric motorcycle project, e-bike maker SONDORS has appeared to enter receivership. The search is now on for a buyer who can scoop up the company and its assets.. Read more…
The US is getting its first vertical agrivoltaics system
Agrivoltaics – when land is used for agriculture and solar power generation – isn’t new to the US, but vertical agrivoltaics are. Read more…
The $4,800 Chinese electric sportscar that isn’t very… sporty
I’m admittedly more of a two-wheeled kind of guy, owning and riding just about every type of electric bike, scooter, and e-motorcycle out there. But I’ve always thought that the thing that could get me to buy an electric car would be a short little electric roadster – something like an e-Miata. After browsing through Alibaba recently, I thought I had finally found my muse. At least, until I dug a little deeper. Read more…
Podcast: Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaks to Tesla, wireless charging, the dealer problem, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more. Read more…
This startup wants to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries
Want to enjoy the silent, emissions-free ride of an EV with your 1974 Ford Bronco? Arc Motor Company, an Ontario-based green tech startup, aims to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries, starting at $75,000.. Read more…
GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan. GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck. Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Read more…
Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table. Read more…
Watch the Tesla Model 3 face off against BYD’s Seal in an electric drag race showdown
Tesla and BYD are the two leading global EV makers. How do their electric cars stack up against one another in performance? Watch the Tesla Model 3 take on the BYD Seal in a drag race to see which comes out on top. Read more…
Florida’s first floating solar farm is now online
Duke Energy is piloting a floating solar farm in Florida – the state’s first – on an existing cooling pond in Polk County. Read more…
Electric car registrations on the rise in Europe, while diesel dies out
New data shows electric cars and plug-in hybrids made up more than 24% of all new passenger car registrations in the European Union this year, rising a bit from last year. While gas vehicles still hold nearly a third of the market, diesel rates took a dive. Read more…
