An “Unidentified Electric Vehicle” (UEV) made front-page news in a small town paper in Montana when it charged from a public outlet on Main Street. More…
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Mazda kills off MX-30 EV in US, again, after selling just 66 cars
The Mazda MX-30 EV is back on the chopping block for the 2024 model year, after a short reintroduction in California, wherein the car has only sold 66 units in 2023. More…
Believe it or not, this electric wheelbarrow looks awesome to use
There are some things that I never thought I’d see electrified. Cars? I get it. Bikes? Sure thing. Boats? Why not? But when it comes to lawn tools, I never thought I’d see a wheelbarrow go the way of electric hedge trimmers.. More…
Cops on horseback in California are cracking down on illegal e-bikes
Police departments have begun paying more attention to electric bicycles and cracking down on models that are illegal for street use. Now another police department in California is demonstrating how they’re using old school transportation into the operation with horse-mounted police officers. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: E-bike licenses, Walmart e-bike mistake & 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 Burning Man e-bike ban, Walmart’s e-bike with backwards handlebars, NYC stopping e-bikes at the border, anti-VanMoof e-bikes, driver’s licenses for e-bikes in California, and more. More…
Tesla starts email campaign for FSD transfer: demand trigger rather than doing the right thing
Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. More…
The first US utility-scale offshore wind farm just got the first US-built offshore substation
The first US-built offshore substation is now standing at New York’s South Fork Wind, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in US federal waters. More…
Watch out: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV electric Police trucks are hitting US streets
The next time you get pulled over, it could be by Ford’s new electric police trucks that are beginning to hit the streets across the US. More…
Podcast: Tesla range exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, 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 Tesla’s range getting exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, and more. More…
Kia EV5 $40K electric SUV to be revealed next month in China, direct aim at Tesla Model Y
Kia is set to unveil its newest electric vehicle next month in China at the annual Chengdu Motor Show. The Kia EV5 will be a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y with an expected starting price of around 50 million won (roughly $40,000). More…
BYD mulls dropping $1 billion EV joint venture in India following government scrutiny
After submitting a proposal to the government in India alongside its local joint venture partner this past spring, Build Your Dreams (BYD) is reportedly shelving a $1 billion investment following opposition from the government in New Delhi over security concerns relating to such a large investment from a Chinese company. More…
REI launches up to $900 off Big e-Bike Sale in New Green Deals, plus e-mowers, power stations, more
e-bikes are taking the spotlight today for all of the best environmentally-friendly deals going live to end the work week. REI has launched a new Big Bike Sale on electric vehicles at up to $900 off, to go alongside a fresh batch of offers , e-scooters, and more. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.. More…
VinFast gets the green light for US listing as it breaks ground on its first US EV plant
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast announced Friday it’s planning to hold its US listing next month. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave VinFast the green light to proceed with its proposed SPAC deal. More…
Chrysler says its first EV will forge a new path, Airflow concept was just the beginning
Although reports have claimed Chrysler will not be building the Airflow EV concept, the brand’s chief designer, Ralph Gilles, cleared things up this week. Gilles said the Airflow concept was “just the beginning,” adding Chrysler’s first EV will take the brand in a new direction. More…
Tesla Giga Texas had a false active shooter report; police investigating the source
This morning, there was an active shooter reported at Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin. Police cleared the factory. It turned out to be a false alarm, and the police are now investigating the source of it. More…
Tesla adds demo drives to its referral program
Tesla has added sign-ups to demo drives to its owner referral program; it now reward owners for singing up people to test drive Tesla vehicles. More…
Solar-powered towable electric bike camper includes bedroom and dinette
Bike campers were once novelties, often thrown together as simple DIY affairs, but recent models are bringing a new level of quality and professionalism to these quirky trailers. The Finnish-designed Hupi trailer is the latest offering to showcase a surprisingly high-end design. More…
An electric car just set the world indoor speed record: 135.9mph
Formula E has set a new indoor speed record, 135.9mph (218.71kph), smashing the previous record of 102.7mph set by the Porsche Taycan in 2021. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 27, 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…
Disapproval of Elon Musk is top reason Tesla owners are selling, survey says
The disapproval of Elon Musk is the top reason Tesla Model 3 owners are selling their electric vehicles and going for another brand, according to a new survey of 5,000 Model 3 owners. More…
