
Tuesday’s batch of Green Deals are now live and headlined by some all-time lows on Segway’s flagship SuperScooter GT EVs. Delivering as much as $1,000 in savings on the higher-end releases, the savings also continue over to deep discounts on REI e-bikes, Jackery power stations, and much more. Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.. More…
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Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota

A new three-row Subaru electric SUV is expected to hit the market in the next few years. Toyota will build the EV at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. More…
Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas

Tesla has submitted a plan to build nine electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas. More…
$999 Lectric XP 3.0 complete review: Best value fat tire e-bike gets even better

The Lectric XP 3.0 is already the best-selling electric bike model in the US. But when the team at Lectric eBikes announced they were planning to make it better than ever with the addition of hydraulic disc brakes, that was the proverbial cherry on top. More…
Kia pauses EV9 reservations in Canada as demand outpaces low supply

Kia opened online reservations for its flagship EV9 electric SUV in Canada on Monday. Despite only allocating just over 500 EV9 models, the electric SUV received “notably high” reservations. So much so Kia plans to relaunch the program. More…
Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked

A rare video of Tesla’s Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas has leaked as the electric truck is believed to be close to hitting the market. More…
Ford says F-150 Lightning price cuts are driving up orders as production ramp begins

Good news for those looking to buy Ford’s electric truck. Ford Motor announced Tuesday that F-150 Lightning orders have increased by 600% following the drastic price cuts last month. The automaker says it’s now on track to triple annual production capacity by this fall to meet the higher demand.. More…
Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control

NHTSA announced that it launched a new investigation into newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over 12 reports drivers are losing steering control and power steering. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 31, 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…
Tesla and other automakers are in talks with Exxon to secure lithium

Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas. More…
As Texas hits 112F, here’s how big battery storage is keeping the grid online

As the brutal heat wave in Texas continues, Electrek spoke with Julia Souder, CEO of the global nonprofit Long Duration Energy Storage Council, about how big battery storage is helping to keep the Texas grid online. More…
Watch this electric retrofit LandCruiser drive over 4 miles completely underwater [Video]

Who says EVs can’t plow through water? A team of engineers, commercial divers, and enthusiasts successfully drove an electric retrofit Toyota LandCruiser across Darwin Harbour, an over 4 mile (7 km) trip. The EV was submerged entirely underwater, navigating depths up to nearly 100 feet (30 m).. More…
The US announces 4-8 GW of new offshore wind areas in the Atlantic

The US government today designated three new offshore wind areas in the Central Atlantic that could potentially host 4 to 8 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy production.. More…
Monday’s New Green Deals include Jackery power stations, AeroGarden growers, REI e-bikes, and more

We’re starting off the work week with another assortment of the best environmentally-friendly deals courtesy at $199. You can also still cash-in on the REI big bike sale that’s live from last week with up to $900 off EVs, but there’s also Anker’s PowerCore 24K power bank at $100 to go alongside . Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.. More…
Uber is buying 100 Tesla Model Ys to deploy in Tokyo

Uber announced that it is buying 100 Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to deploy in Tokyo as part of a new program. More…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range revealed, starting at $57K with as much as 320 miles range

The newest electric SUV is about to hit the streets. Chevrolet confirmed on Monday that the Blazer EV is leaving the production facility and will be delivered to customers soon, along with some finalized prices and availability. More…
Toyota plans to build ‘competitive’ local EVs in China as it looks to play catchup

As Japanese automakers fall behind in the surging Chinese EV market, Toyota looks to turn things around. Toyota announced Monday it will boost local development of tech and software in China to produce “electrified vehicles that are competitive” where EVs are taking over the market. More…
Close look at Tesla’s massive Megacharger for its Tesla Semi electric truck

We get a closer look at Tesla’s Megacharger and its massive charge connector for the Tesla Semi electric truck as the automaker deploys a mobile station. More…
Archer Aviation snags eVTOL purchase contract from US Air Force worth up to $142 million

eVTOL developer Archer Aviation continues to build and expand upon existing relationships with its partners and customers. Today’s news includes an expanded partnership with the United States Department of Defense in which the Air Force is planning to acquire a number of Midnight eVTOLs from Archer Aviation. More…
Why people are taking their plastic trash to electric scooter stores

Gogoro’s electric scooters with swappable batteries have always been focused on environmental responsibility. But now the company is teaming up with leading household consumer goods brand MUJI to take things even further. And it involves your plastic waste. More…

