The perfect camping companion has arrived at an even more perfect price. Anker’s new PowerCore Reserve 192Wh power bank is dropping down to $127.50 in today’s best deals, and comes joined by a 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…
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2024 Chevy Blazer EV order requests open with 2LT and RS AWD trims first available
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is now available to order. Those interested are beginning to receive personal configuration links to build and buy their new electric Blazer SUV.. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a sporty, souped-up electric pony built for off-roading
The rally car lives on in the electric era. Ford unveiled its first rally-inspired electric vehicle Thursday, the Mustang Mach-E Rally. The electric pony is designed to push the boundaries of the Mach-e family with a rally-tuned suspension, dual-motor powertrain, and sporty design to tackle any terrain. More…
A $2-3B battery factory for electric trucks is coming to the US
Daimler, Cummins, and PACCAR are forming a joint venture to manufacture battery cells in the US for commercial electric trucks.. More…
Mullen Automotive (MULN) receives Nasdaq determination and now faces stock delisting
The stock of EV startup Mullen Automotive hit an all-time low Wednesday evening following a delisting determination sent by the Nasdaq Stock Market for failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1. This news comes as the latest blow to a company that has consistently sparring with financial firms and analysts lately and must now fight being delisted altogether. More…
Tesla secures deal to deploy 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors at Hilton hotels
Tesla has secured a deal to deploy up to 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors, the automaker’s clever new charging station, at 2,000 Hilton hotel locations. More…
Honda announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS connector
Honda announced that it will adopt the Tesla-designed NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America. More…
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico might be coming online way later than expected
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico might be coming online quite a bit later than expected, according to supplier sources. More…
Lectric eBikes recalls 45,000 XP 3.0 e-bikes due to mechanical brake issue
Lectric eBikes, one of the largest suppliers of electric bicycles in the US, made a joint announcement today with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of a voluntary recall for many of the Lectric XP 3.0 electric bikes produced and sold earlier this year. More…
Tesla announces production of 2 millionth EV at Giga Shanghai
Tesla has announced that Gigafactory Shanghai has produced its 2 millionth electric vehicle – making it the most productive EV factory. More…
US solar installations expected to be a record 32 GW in 2023
The US solar industry is expecting to install an unprecedented 32 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, according to a report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. More…
Cybertruck ‘Release Candidate’ spotted supercharging, shows why we need V4
A Tesla Cybertruck labeled as an “RC Engineering Prototype” has been spotted supercharging in Las Vegas, showing why V4 superchargers will be needed as more vehicles get access to the supercharger network. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 6, 2023
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…
Biden cancels Alaska oil leases, protects millions of acres in Arctic Refuge
The Biden Administration and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland have canceled seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska, along with protecting 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve. More…
2024 Hyundai Kona electric owners get in-car payments, new EV features coming soon
Hyundai is launching an in-car payments service, Hyundai Pay, for the new and improved 2024 Hyundai Kona electric. More…
Volkswagen CEO does not see Chinese EV makers as a threat as prices double overseas
According to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, European manufacturers have an advantage over Chinese EV makers. VW leader said that the Chinese offer their vehicles “at twice the price they pay in China” of that in Europe. More…
SWFT BMX e-bike is just $500 (Save 50%), Juiced Scorpion X2 $400 off launch sale, more
An e-bike for just $500? It’s not too good to be true. Right now, you can save 50% on the SWFT BMX e-bike through the end of the day all while dropping its price down to $500. It’s joined by a launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499, as well as Moen’s Flo smart monitor system. Just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!
Nearly a year after informing reservation holders it would be halting all production of its electric tonneau cover to complete a redesign, Rivian’s R1T configurator is hinting at its imminent return. There are certainly some conditions to consider, but it appears that the powered tonneau cover will be returning (relatively) soon. Here’s what we know. More…
Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: 68 MPH e-unicycle, college e-bike bans, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes college e-bike bans, new electric bikes from Specialized and Gazelle, sit-down with Super73, flying with an e-bike, and electric motorcycle that runs on tool batteries, and more. More…
