Like most automakers, Ford aims to introduce subscription services as the industry moves to a new digital, electric era. Ford’s tech leader, Doug Field, hired from Apple, says the transition is already underway, with the next steps expected to roll out with the automaker’s upcoming next-gen EVs. More…

First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it will supply North American wholesale power producer Capital Power with 1 gigawatt (GW) of ultra-low carbon thin film solar modules. More…

GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter.. More…

Summer heat has been beating down on much of the United States as of late, which means you’ve probably been dreading those AC bills. All of today’s best deals look to help put your mind at ease, arriving courtesy of our colleagues at 9to5Toys to deliver discounted ductless split mini AC units. The environmentally-conscious savings also continue over to Jackery’s just-released Explorer 2000 Plus power station at $400 off, as well as the best e-bike discounts around and more. More…

Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. More…

LiveSurface, a high-quality design visualization Mac app, is launching an offer that Tesla Cybertruck wrap fans and fleet owners are likely to find very appealing – a free mockup of BYODesigns applied to the Cybertruck.. More…

Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep and RAM, revealed its new global EV platform Wednesday. The STLA Medium, the first of four EV platforms, is designed to power electric cars, crossovers, and SUVs.. More…

Volvo Cars saw a massive spike in electric car sales this past month. The Swedish automaker posted 346% EV sales growth in June over last year as it builds momentum in the electric era. More…

Tesla has broken the Iceland annual sales record for a single car model with the Model Y, and it has done it in half a year.. More…

Swedish wind turbine maker SeaTwirl announced today that it’s gotten its first commercial order for its vertical-axis floating wind turbine.. More…

SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is doubling down on its EV strategy in Europe following encouraging sales so far this year. The massive automaker recently shared plans to erect a new EV production facility overseas, to help deliver models to its growing audience in the market. More…

Electric skateboards are a blast no matter what type you’re riding or where you’re doing it. Just having a fast, fun form of transportation in a compact package you can carry under your arm is a feat in and of itself. But off-road electric longboards ratchet up the fun several notches by taking you beyond just cruising the bike paths and out into nature. The WowGo AT2 Plus is an all-terrain e-board that can handle any type of terrain you throw at it, doing so without breaking the bank. More…

On Tuesday, Stellantis unveiled its latest electric SUV, the FIAT 600e, with up to 248 miles range (400 km) starting at under $40,000 (€36,490). The new compact electric SUV is set to compete against the upcoming Volvo EX30 in the lucrative crossover market. More…

At a recent general meeting, Toyota’s shareholders raised concerns over Tesla and the lead it has established as the industry moves to electric vehicles. More…

Google is working to bring better support to Android Auto for electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with the infotainment experience. More…

Rivian electric delivery vans (EDVs), used by e-commerce giant Amazon have arrived in Europe. The first Rivian EDVs will roll out across Germany, with over 300 ready to hit the streets of Munich, Berlin, and Dusseldorf in the coming weeks.. More…

Fresh off the first US deliveries of its flagship SUV, the Ocean, the EV automaker’s chairman and CEO teased its third model on social media – a convertible GT called the Fisker Ronin. We still don’t know much about this EV yet (Fisker still needs to deliver a model before this one), but we do know the automaker is planning to deliver BIG range, and shared our best look of the super GT below. More…

Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…

Tesla has changed its standard paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y. Now everything but Midnight Silver is at least $1,000. More…

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. More…