A new report has revealed damning footage showing several Tesla vehicles on Autopilot crashing into police vehicles on the highway. More…

While some EV automaker’s are working to deliver EV numbers in the tens of thousands, China’s Build Your Dreams (BYD) is on an entirely different level. The automotive manufacturing conglomerate is celebrating five million new energy vehicles (NEVs) built – a feat in it of itself, but an even greater tell to just how quickly BYD’s production lines are expanding. More…

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has big problems, and it’s going to cost the company billions – what’s wrong with its onshore wind turbines. 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…

Wednesday has a fresh batch of environmentally-friendly discounts on tap today, with the Gotrax Eclipse Ultra electric scooter and its optional seat attachment dropping down to $750. You’ll also be able to get your yard in order with Greenwork’s pole saw and hedge trimmer kit at $134, to complement the massive assortment of e-bike discounts on tap today. More…

A new electric coupe based on the General Motors Ultium platform is in the works. Is it the electric Camaro or Corvette EV we’ve been waiting for. More…

BMW unveiled its first bulletproof electric sedan this week, the BMW i7 Protection, as the automaker expands its emission-free models into new segments. More…

Tesla has poached a top manufacturing executive from Bosch, Dr. Michael Schmitt, who has over 25 years of experience at the German manufacturing giant. More…

The last time we heard from African electric motorcycle startup Spiro, the company was planning to roll out 140,000 e-motos in Uganda. Now Spiro is working to put even more bikes and battery swap stations on the road thanks to new funding. More…

We’ve always known that electric bikes are great alternatives to cars for many reasons, one of which is that they save riders significant cash. But rarely do we get a chance like this to see just how much money someone has saved by regularly using an e-bike to replace many of their car trips. More…

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A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. More…

After posting strong Q2 earnings, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is raising guidance numbers for the year. Rivian continues ramping production while gross margins improved by 50%. Overall, it was a solid improvement quarter-over-quarter. More…

Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. More…

Here’s your ticket to all of the day’s best environmentally-friendly discounts. Now on tap thanks to the folks over at 9to5Toys, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy. An easy headliner has one of the first discounts yet applying to Anker’s new 256Wh power station, complete with its new LiFePO4 battery at $187. It’s joined by a chance to save on this Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless chainsaw for getting fire wood in order before fall at $132. Not to mention a massive collection of e-bikes and other EV discounts.. More…

The Hyundai Motor Group announced it would target one of the largest auto markets globally with plans to unveil five EV models in India as it transitions to an electric future. More…

Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. More…

EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. More…

It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…

Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…