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A dramatic new EPA rule will force up to 60% of new US car sales to be EVs in just 7 years
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to make a groundbreaking announcement this week that will make the majority of new US car sales EVs by 2032, according to a breaking New York Times scoop.. More…
Weird Alibaba: An electric train set so big you can ride it yourself
I like to say that this weekly column finds the coolest and most fun electric vehicles from China that either drive, float, or fly. But with this entry into the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, I might need to update that list to include things that locomote by rail. More…
A closer look at the Polestar 3 and 6 at the new South Coast Plaza ‘Space’
Polestar opened a new “Polestar Space” in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA this week, and we stopped by to have a look at the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV and Polestar Roadster concept, which will become the Polestar 6. More…
Up to $1,099 off in Bluetti’s power supply Easter sale
Hot off the heels of exciting new announcements and products, power supply experts Bluetti spring into an Easter sale. With a wide variety of solar panels, large and small scale batteries and inverters show discounts on their most popular models of power and solar systems. With savings up to $1,099 now is a great time to upgrade your adventure, and secure your home energy needs. More…
Used electric vehicle sales set to rapidly intensify after Q1 jump – Report
With new electric vehicle sales approaching a record 7% of the total US auto market, the used EV market is beginning to pick up. According to new data from Cox Automotive, used EV sales were up 32% in the first quarter, with a clear new path to increase rapidly. More…
Should solar be required on all new parking lots and buildings?
A recent bill put forward in Rhode Island would require solar panels on all newly constructed buildings and parking lots larger than 16,000 square feet – should this idea be rolled out across the US. More…
Podcast: Tesla record deliveries, new price cuts, Ram electric pickup specs, 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 record Q1 2023 deliveries, new price cuts across Tesla’s lineup, Ram electric pickup specs, and more. More…
Toyota’s new CEO adjusts EV plans but sticks to a hybrid approach
Toyota’s newly elected CEO, Koji Sato, is tasked with pulling the automaker out of the past and into the modern era. After announcing plans to introduce 10 new EV models on Friday with 1.5 million in electric vehicle sales by 2026, is the automaker doing enough?. More…
Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices across all its electric vehicles again
Tesla (TSLA) has implemented a new wave of price reductions across its entire lineup of electric vehicles.. More…
Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells
After a year of selling the vehicle as an “off-the-menu” product, Tesla has finally opened orders on the cheaper Model Y AWD with 4680 cells made in Gigafactory Texas. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 6, 2023
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Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is coming back as a board member
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, who left the company a few years ago, is coming back to Tesla as a board member. More…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz gains solar roof panels for camping and added range from ABT
Volkswagen’s electric version of its iconic microbus, the VW ID. Buzz has just gotten even more adventure-friendly. Custom German auto tuner ABT revealed today it has developed solar modules to fit on the roof of the ID. Buzz to add roughly 1,800 miles (3,000 km) per year to the vehicle’s battery or for off-grid power. More…
The first US-built offshore wind service ship reaches a milestone
The first-ever US-built offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV) is marking its 50% completion milestone this week. More…
The US’ first commercial offshore wind farm kicks off turbine construction
The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has okayed the construction of turbines at the US’ first commercial offshore wind farm.. More…
Ford gives Lightning electric pickup owners a new tool to automatically hitch a trailer
Ford introduced a new artificial intelligence-based technology called Ford Pro Trailer Hitch Assist that can automatically back up and align the F-150 Lightning pickup’s hitch ball to a trailer with the push of a button.. More…
Walmart to launch coast-to-coast EV fast-charging network across thousands of stores
The world’s largest retailer, Walmart, plans to build its own “coast-to-coast” EV fast-charging network by 2030 to help deliver a convenient and affordable charging experience. More…
Check out this new electric bike that was ‘designed for millennials and zoomers’
With the massive rollout of electric bicycles that has witnessed dozens of new product launches each month, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to see ever more specialized designs and marketing trying to reach new niches in the industry. But the recently released ENVO Stax is a new one to me — an e-bike that is self-described as being designed for millennials and Gen Z, also known as zoomers. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 5, 2023
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