Portugal has shuttered its last remaining coal plant, becoming the fourth country in the European Union to do so, along with Austria, Belgium, and Sweden. More…
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This powerful electric boat from ex-SpaceX engineers is the latest e-watersports startup
Arc’s founders may have started with rockets, but now they’re getting their feet wet with high-power electric boats. And a new funding commitment from a former Tesla exec means that their high-performance Arc One electric boats may soon be gracing a waterfront near you. More…
Tesla Cybertruck reservation backlog reaches $80 billion in value based on latest tally
Based on the latest tally, Tesla has a backlog of over 1.2 million Cybertruck reservations worth over $80 billion. More…
Best Black Friday 2021 Green Deals: electric mowers, power stations, and more
Black Friday is now here at Electrek, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on electric tools alongside tech, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Black Friday 2021 electric deals and more. More…
NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more
Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. More…
These new work-ready electric motorcycles from CAKE are perfect for deliveries, handymen
Swedish electric motorcycle company CAKE is unveiling its new CAKE :work line of electric motorcycles today at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. The :work bikes feature a wide range of accessory mounts that can be used for everything from mounting cargo boxes to miter saws, and their batteries can even be used for providing off-grid power for tools and devices. More…
The muscle car goes electric: Dodge sets 2024 end date for gas Chargers/Challengers
Dodge will end gas-powered Charger and Challenger production in 2024, to be replaced by electric models, according to Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis as reported by Motor Trend. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 22, 2021
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…
Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype
GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. More…
Rolls Royce proclaims ‘Spirit of Innovation’ e-plane fastest electric vehicle in the world at 387 mph
Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records. The flight data has been submitted to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with the hopes the organization will soon certify and officially confirm these world records. More…
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. More…
Tesla will bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has plans to bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year. The automaker’s flagship sedan could prove popular in the country. More…
England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers [Update]
The British government has introduced legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. More…
Harley-Davidson’s hilarious e-bike video satirizes cycling culture, teaches you to ‘just enjoy the ride’
It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 20, 2021
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…
Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
While worldwide EV adoption grows month-over-month, many of the previous practices surrounding new and used vehicles will need to adapt to stay relevant. EVs are exceedingly different from ICE cars and require a keen focus on the vehicle’s battery as a crucial indicator of its overall health and longevity. Recurrent looks to bridge that gap for both current and prospective EV owners by using individual EV battery data and comparing that data to that of similar vehicles on the road. This technology has the potential to become the standard for understanding and benchmarking an EV’s battery. More…
Tax credits jump to $900 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act
Electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may be getting significantly more affordable in the US after tax credits for both advance closer towards becoming law. More…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $3,600 Silly Electric Truck
While Alibaba is known for having some oddball vehicles, its electric truck collection is often even weirder than average. So I know that when it’s time to dive into the depths of outrageous electric vehicle design for my weekly Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, I’ll often bob to the surface clenching a weird new trucklet in my teeth. More…
Exclusive: First look at the production-ready SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle
The long-awaited SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is now ready for production, and we have an exclusive first look for you ahead of the bike’s LA Auto Show unveiling. More…
Ford and Rivian cancel plans for joint EV
Ford and Rivian had been planning to develop an electric vehicle together, but those plans have been canceled, Ford CEO Jim Farley told Automotive News. More…