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Wheel-E Podcast! Amazon delivery with cargo e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, Äike T scooter & more

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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 Amazon’s new delivery via cargo e-bikes, Bafang releasing a new internally geared hub for bikes, the potential for USB-C e-bike charging, an awesome new European-built electric scooter called the Äike T, SONDORS Metacycle shipments, and lots more. More…

Tim Cook goes for a ride in Rivian electric pickup at Sun Valley ‘summer camp for billionaires’

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As reported earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook is attending the Sun Valley Conference this week in Idaho, often referred to as a “summer camp for billionaires.” While we rarely learn much about what goes on at Sun Valley each year, a fun Friday story this year is that Tim Cook has been spending some time checking out the Rivian electric truck and SUV. More…

Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Solar-powered ice cream vending bike

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Dumpster diving into the abyss of the world’s largest online shopping site has regularly seen me bob to the surface with some uniquely interesting and sometimes terrifying finds. China has become the undisputed leader in producing electric vehicles, especially the seemingly outlandish ones. But as much fun as a bright pink life-sized Barbie electric pickup truck can be, it’s the truly useful EVs that catch my fancy the most. And this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series has me wanting to give it all up to start my own ice cream man business on an ice cream cargo e-bike. More…

The new belt-drive Honbike U4 electric bike looks so good, you’d think it was a purely pedal bike

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Electric bikes are great for a lot of things. They get you where you’re going faster than a traditional bike, cut through traffic faster than a car, and are more fun than both. But the downside is that they can often be rather chunky looking. Some are even downright chonks. But not the Honbike U4, as this is one new e-bike that looks so sleek and elegant that you’d never guess it had an electric motor or battery on board. More…

The top 10 fastest charging EVs currently available

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With a tremendous number of bespoke EVs that have already arrived this year, there has never been a more exciting time to switch to go all-electric. A number of factors will play into your EV decision, regardless of whether it’s a lease or a purchase. Aside from the obvious preference for a certain model design, things like cargo space, range, acceleration, and technology are all important to consider. So is charging speed. Some of the data below could be the deciding factor in choosing one EV or another. Check out the top 10 fastest charging EVs currently available. More…

ElectricBrands unveils funky ‘Camper’ version of its electric XBUS priced below $40k

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Relatively new EV automaker ElectricBrands has unveiled a Camper version of its XBUS electric van, which originally debuted last year. While many of the pertinent details of this XBUS Camper variant remain a mystery, ElectricBrands has shared several images and claimed the EV is “at the top of customers’ reservation lists.” Check out the gallery below. More…

Fucare Gemini X review: Super cool 28 MPH electric bike with a super weird frame and two batteries

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With so many electric bike options on the market these days, it can be difficult for companies to stand out and show us something different. You’ve got to start thinking outside of the box, which is exactly what the does. It’s an electric bike with a trellis-style frame. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, but it definitely works well. More…

Human Horizons unveils production-ready HiPhi Z GT with robotic touchscreen and automatic suicide doors

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Fresh news arrives out of China as yet another relatively new automaker is debuting an ultra-futuristic EV loaded with unique designs and technology. Human Horizons has shared additional details of its upcoming HiPhi Z GT sedan ahead of scaled production. Loaded with distinctive features both inside and out, this new EV is something you gotta catch a glimpse at. Did we mention the robot touchscreen turns to look at you when you’re speaking to it. More…

The world’s first electric timber truck has been delivered in Sweden, and it can haul 80 tons

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In what the companies are calling a “world’s first,” commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania AB has delivered its first electric timber truck to SCA – Europe’s largest private forest owner. The all-electric timber truck has a massive capacity of 80 tons and represents Sweden’s next step in becoming an entirely fossil fuel-free society. More…

Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter

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Gas prices are ridiculously high and they just keep climbing. Your car isn’t getting any cheaper, but buying a new electric car also isn’t in your budget (and let’s face it, putting one more car on the roads isn’t helping anyone either). An electric bike would be a GREAT alternative, but maybe you just aren’t ready to go 20 mph on the side of the road with cars whizzing past your handlebars. More…