Tesla has increased Model 3 and Model Y prices in several more international markets, including some critical ones like China and Canada. More…
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US to boost current natural gas capacity 6% by 2025 – but why?
Between 2022 and 2025, 27.3 gigawatts (GW) of new natural gas-fired capacity is scheduled to come online in the US, boosting its existing capacity of 489.1 GW as of August 2021, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Here’s where it’s headed. More…
Schwinn launches new electric bikes that rock cool frame lights for the city and trails
Just about everyone has a memory of riding a Schwinn at some point as a kid. But the fun doesn’t have to stop, especially with the company’s line of electric bikes. Now with the launch of three new models consisting of the Schwinn Marshall, Coston CE, and Coston DX, there are even more options available. More…
Tesla is offering free Supercharging in off-peak hours to help alleviate holiday traffic
Tesla announced that it is offering free Supercharging during off-peak hours in California to help alleviate holiday traffic and avoid long wait times at Superchargers. More…
Yadea launches new low-cost KS3 electric scooter with suspension
When thinking of Yadea, images of the brand’s popular seated electric scooters more readily come to mind. But now the electric scooter giant is competing in a whole new pricing and specifications category with the launch of the KS3 electric scooter. More…
GM’s Hummer EV has 329 mile range, “Edition 1” deliveries start in December
Hummer EV deliveries are imminent, slated to begin next month as confirmed today by GMC brand chief Duncan Aldred. While the truck will not be EPA rated, GM says it will have an all-electric range of 329 miles. More…
Serial 1 Mosh CTY e-bike is an urban commuter dream
Serial 1 provided a Mosh CTY review bike to me so I could commute from my hotel in downtown Los Angeles a mile or so south to the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.. More…
Review: Serial 1 Mosh CTY e-bike is an urban commuter dream
Serial 1 provided a Mosh CTY review bike to me so I could commute from my hotel in downtown Los Angeles a mile or so south to the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 23, 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…
Rivian customers get their delivery windows: as early as March 2022
Rivian sent out emails to Launch Edition reservation holders today with two-month delivery windows for their vehicles. The windows start as early as March 2022, but some vehicles will be delivered as late as September 2022 (or possibly later). More…
Rivian R1S and R1T customers get their delivery windows: as early as March 2022
Rivian sent out emails to Launch Edition reservation holders today with two-month delivery windows for their vehicles. The windows start as early as March 2022, but some vehicles will be delivered as late as September 2022 (or possibly later). More…
Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla is now asking owners getting into the Full Self-Driving Beta program to accept that Tesla can use footage from both inside and outside the car in case of a safety risk or accident. More…
Ford is actually installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations
Ford has started installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations as the automaker insists on copying the design instead of the business model. More…
Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin
Some Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin, and IG Metall – one of Germany’s most powerful unions – is behind it. More…
Polestar confirms Precept concept will be the Polestar 5 and offers a sneak peak of the final design
As part of its ongoing YouTube documentary series tracking the progress of the Precept concept reaching full production, Polestar has confirmed the EV will be called the Polestar 5. The third episode of Precept: from Concept to Car also offers a glimpse at the final design of the Polestar 5, which is slated for production in 2024. More…
Portugal closes its last remaining coal plant
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…
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…
