You can call it a cargo bike. You can call it a passenger trike. You can call it a rickshaw. You can call it a lot of things. But after spending the last few weeks with the Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus, I think the most accurate description is this: it’s the pickup truck of electric bikes. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Next Generation Kenworth electric semi truck now available with Bendix ADAS
Kenworth has announced the addition of Bendix’ Fusion advanced driver assist system (ADAS) to its line of options on the T680 line of Class 8 commercial semi trucks – a lineup that includes the Next Generation T680E battery electric semi truck. Read more…
Lion Electric leaves US school districts stuck with unsafe, broken buses
Many school districts who used EPA funding to help purchase Lion Electric school buses are now stuck with broken down or unsafe vehicles – but Lion’s new Canadian investors seemingly have no plans to make things right. Read more…
Dealers are slashing prices on 2025 Kia Niro EV, nearly 25% off!
Just like it says on the tin – retailers are advertising killer deals on the fun-to-drive Kia Niro EV, with one midwest auto dealer reporting more than $10,000 off the sticker price of the Niro EV Wind. That’s nearly 25% off the top line price. Read more…
With $25,000 off, is the Jeep Wagoneer S the best EV deal going?
Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S never really found its place — but with dealers discounting the Jeep brands forward-looking flagship by nearly $25,000, it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look. Read more…
Opel Grandland Blitz AWD electric SUV should give US Jeep fans hope
After becoming the first European brand to offer fully electric versions of every model it sells — and at the same price as the ICE models — Opel is going even further, with a new, AWD electric SUV that should give American Jeep fans hope for a new electric Cherokee. Read more…
Mitsubishi debuts EV battery swap network for cars AND trucks in Tokyo
Mitsubishi is partnering with Ample and Yamoto Transports to deploy an innovative new battery swap network for electric cars in its Japanese home market — but it’s not just for electric cars. Mitsubishi Fuso commercial trucks are getting in on the action, too. Read more…
Podcast: new Tesla Model S/X, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaks EV Nurburgring record, more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more. Read more…
The Kia PV5 is a real-life Transformer: Here’s our first look at it as an electric truck
Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant. Read more…
BYD is now saying the EV price war is ‘not sustainable,’ yet it’s still slashing prices
The price war on electric cars in China is quickly getting out of control. BYD’s executive president, Stella Li, is saying the EV price war, which it essentially created, is “not sustainable” anymore. Read more…
Report shows how republican attacks on EVs will kill 2 million US jobs
The republican budget bill which cuts domestic manufacturing credits and adds trillions of dollars to the national debt in order to channel money to US elites will put 2 million jobs at risk, according to a new report by BlueGreen Alliance. Read more…
Chevy closes in on Tesla with the Equinox and Blazer EVs ‘right in the heart of the market’
Chevy is narrowing the gap with Tesla in the US, thanks to its new Equinox and Blazer EVs. After outselling Ford, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Read more…
Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China
Toyota’s new electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Starting at about $15,000 in China, Toyota’s new bZ3X electric SUV was the best-selling EV among foreign brands in China last month. Read more…
Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. Read more…
This new electric moped is coming for your streets and bike lanes, and that’s a good thing
Olto, the second electric two-wheeler model from the mobility startup Infinite Machine, was just unveiled as a bike lane-ready moped ready to conquer US cities. Combining slick design with high-tech features, it brings many automotive-level hallmarks to the e-bike market. Read more…
This solar canopy cools wastewater and powers a city utility
The City of Pendleton, Oregon, just cut the ribbon on a new solar canopy at its wastewater treatment plant – the first project of its kind in the region. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 is actually pretty affordable with up to $13,000 off right now
Hyundai’s new electric SUV is more affordable than you might think. The IONIQ 9 is currently a better deal than the Kia EV9, with Hyundai offering up to $13,000 off. Read more…
China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025
Global EV sales surged in May 2025, hitting 1.6 million units sold, according to the latest data from EV research house Rho Motion. That brings the total for the year so far to 7.2 million EVs, a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Read more…
NIU’s latest KQi 200F e-scooter at new $629 low, Bluetti AC300 expanded solar bundle hits new $1,799 low, Greenworks, Worx, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter that has fallen to a new $629 low through the weekend. Right behind it is Bluetti’s AC300 Solar Generator bundle with an expansion battery and a 350W panel at a new $1,799 low, among several other home backup solutions from the brand. There’s also a Greenworks bundle of the 80V 770 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah and 2.0Ah batteries at a $300 low, as well as two Worx offers at their best prices of the year. The first bundles the brand’s 20V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger 3.0 and a 360 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with two batteries for $129, while the second gives you the Worx 13A 1,700 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer at $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Father’s Day Sale offers (with up to 10% bonus savings), the 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale (ending tonight), and more.. Read more…
Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs
Toyota said “god-level allies are coming to help,” and it looks like it’s coming true. After announcing several new partnerships with China’s tech leaders, Toyota will use advanced software, smart driving features, AI, and more in its upcoming EVs. Read more…