In the increasingly posh world of premium folding electric bikes, one British company is putting its tongue firmly in its cheek – and maybe a few fish eggs on your toast – to highlight what it sees as the absurdity of e-bike pricing. Read more…
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Big MAN arrives: Italian logistics firm rolls out first MAN eTGX 6×2-4 rigid truck
Italian logistics specialist Fratelli Foppiani Trasporti has become one of the first operators to deploy the new MAN eTGX electric trucks, taking delivery of a 4×2 semi tractor and a new, 6×2-4 rigid truck packing absolutely MASSIVE battery packs that are ready to get to work. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
Target picks Chevy Brightdrop for your next Frontdoor delivery
It looks like retail giant Target has been reading our posts about the Chevy Brightdrop being the best deal in the commercial EV business, because the company has picked GM’s electric box van to pilot a new, dedicated last-mile delivery service in Dallas-Fort Worth. Read more…
Ride farther, climb higher, smile wider – meet the Cikada Touring e-Bike
If you’ve been dreaming about hitting the open road on two wheels with serious power, comfort, and style, the Cikada Touring e-Bike might just be your perfect ride. Designed for modern explorers who want adventure without compromise, this premium e-bike blends high-end performance with thoughtful design. Read more…
Past classic that deserves the electric update: Buick Electra Grand National
The current EV era is ripe with revered classic car designs and iconic nameplates that are being reborn as battery-powered rides – and the success of cars the Renault 5 proves it can be a winning formula. Today, I’m suggesting another 1980s classic that deserves a modern electric update: the Buick Grand National. Read more…
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion stock award gets more ridiculous the more you look at it
Tesla, a company that prides itself on not advertising, is in the midst of a serious marketing effort. In doing so it’s exploiting employees, attacking shareholders, and retaining outside strategy firms to help it advertise. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more
In 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 investing in xAI, Norway going 100% EV, Aptera going public, and more. Read more…
2026 German Luxury Car of the Year winner isn’t German – it’s THIS new Cadillac
The EV-powered Cadillac renaissance continues as the all-new VISTIQ is named the winner of the prestigious 2026 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “luxury” category, bringing GM’s halo brand one step closer to reclaiming its “Standard of the World” status. Read more…
Prolectric pairs solar AND battery storage for big off-grid power [video]
UK-based Prolectric hopes to make the thrum of diesel generators a thing of the past with the unveiling of its new three-phase ProCharge battery energy storage system (BESS). The ProCharge is a rugged, compact, skid-mounted generator that combines 12 high-wattage solar panels with a massive battery to deliver up to 45 kVA of power wherever it’s needed. Read more…
ZEVs capture record 29.1% of California’s new car market in Q3
Californians just set another record for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption. In Q3 2025, residents bought 124,755 ZEVs – that’s nearly 1 in 3 new cars sold statewide. The 29.1% market share marks California’s highest quarterly total of ZEVs yet. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still a great deal
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was one of the most affordable EVs you could lease in the US. Although the $7,500 EV credit has now expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going with the 2026 model. Read more…
NYC debuts Bronx EV fast-charging hub for taxis and residents
New York City just brought another EV fast-charging station online, this time in the Bronx, one of the city’s most underserved areas for clean transportation. Read more…
Kia has another EV on the way, codenamed ‘CB’
Kia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, codenamed CB, to its growing lineup. The new EV is part of an agreement that Kia reached with its union this week. Read more…
Real-time EV charging prices at thousands of chargers, now on Chargeway Plus
A lot of EV charging apps can tell you where the plugs are, and Chargeway tells you that, too — along with everything else. From your EV’s state of charge, to the best charging strategy to get you from point A to point B, to real-time charger availability, and more, it’s simply the best tool I’ve found to help new EV drivers understand how an EV fits into their busy lives today. And as of today, in fact, Chargeway is adding another benefit to its platform: real-time kWh pricing. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Tilmor Super E electric cultivating tractor
The new new Super E cultivator from Tilmor isn’t just another pice of compact farm equipment – it’s a purpose-built electric cultivator that trades loud diesel clatter for quiet confidence and precision control. Made in the USA and ready to work, it’s proof that electric farming may be closer (and more practical) than you think. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New SUPER73s, Urban Arrow e-bikes, more
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 new models from SUPER73 and Urban Arrow, a stark warning about a danger to e-bikes and other micromobility riders, new e-moto from Stark, Zero goes on a Euro-trip, and more. Read more…
New electric unicycle hits an insane 93 MPH top speed
You know those electric unicycles that zip past you in the bike lane like a sci-fi fever dream? Well, InMotion just unveiled one that can do more than fly past you; it might actually outrun a motorcycle. The new InMotion P6 is a full-blown adrenaline machine on one wheel. Read more…
‘World’s largest’ industrial heat battery is online and solar-powered
Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry. Read more…
Tesla brings back ‘Mad Max’ ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode that ignores speed limits
Tesla has brought back its ‘Mad Max’ mode for its ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several regulatory investigations into Tesla’s system being dangerous. Read more…

