Headlining today’s green deals is an eight-day flash sale on two Rad Power e-bike models, led by the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike for $1,599. It is joined by a rare discount on Tesla’s Wall Connector Level 2 EV Charger at $450, as well as the Pit Boss Navigator 550 Wood Pellet Grill falling to a new $200 low. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock hits all-time low after double analyst downgrade, job cuts
After disappointing fourth-quarter results, Rivian (RIVN) stock earned a double downgrade, sending share prices to an all-time low. Sitting at its lowest value since going public, the EV maker looks to gain control of costs in 2024. Read more…
Tesla’s new Cybertruck wheel caps are not easy on the eyes
Tesla has started rolling out its new Cybertruck wheel caps, which shouldn’t fall off this time, but the solution is not easy on the eyes. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh, $RIVN earnings, new EV models, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla Model 3 Performance refreshed, Rivian’s earnings, new EV models being unveiled, and more. Read more…
The e:NY1 Shows Honda Isn’t Trying Hard Enough On EVs
Honda is a company with an unmatched reputation for engineering, but it’s hard to see it from behind the wheel of an e:NY1. Read more…
Expert To Dealers: Embrace EVs Or Lose Your Jobs
Analysts agree that rolling back EV policies would be unacceptable, and dealers need to do more to embrace EVs. Read more…
Ineos Fusilier – an electric 4×4 for real off-roading
Ineos, known for its unapologetic revival of traditional off-roading with the Grenadier, is taking a gamble with the Fusilier. The company’s first electric SUV aims to bring the rugged spirit into the electrified age. But will hardened off-road enthusiasts embrace the switch from diesel to batteries? Ineos believes it can overcome the inherent challenges of taking EVs into the wilderness.… Read more…
Should You Buy A Tesla Model Y? Owners Offer Advice After Driving One For 60,000 Miles
Does the world’s best-selling electric car live up to the hype? Read more…
Here’s Lucid’s Plan To Survive 2024 And Beyond
Lucid is struggling with demand for its cars, but its CEO is pushing investors to think long-term. Read more…
Sumida introduces two new series of AEC-Q200-qualified power inductors
Electronic component provider Sumida is introducing two new series of AEC-Q200-qualified power inductors at the 2024 APEC Power Electronics Conference in Long Beach. The DPQ3535/T150 and DPQ5050/T150 inductors are magnetically shielded and have a pin-type base for surface mounting on printed circuit boards. High-surface-area flat-wire windings minimize internal resistance at high frequencies and allow space… Read more…
BYD launches new Dolphin EV starting under $14K as price war with ICE cars heats up
BYD launched the new Dolphin Honor Edition with more performance, an improved design, and an even lower price tag. The new BYD Dolphin EV starts at $13,900 (99,800 yuan), fueling the automaker’s declared price war on ICE cars.. Read more…
Watch this humanoid robot work on NIO’s EV assembly line [video]
In a next-level automation move, Chinese EV maker NIO (NYSE: NIO) is piloting humanoid robots on its EV assembly line at one of its factories. Read more…
Volvo to sell majority of Polestar (PSNY) stake, cuts funding for next growth stage
Volvo announced plans to sell 62.7% of its stake in EV maker Polestar (PSNY) as it looks toward the next stage of its transformation. Volvo said it will also cut off funding as the “company is well positioned for growth.”. Read more…
Here’s why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models
Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions rules proposed by the EPA are expected to boost EV sales to 67% of total U.S. new-car sales by… Read more…
We Recommend These Used Electric And Plug-In Hybrid Cars. Here’s How Much They Cost
Used EVs are getting cheaper by the day it seems. Here are some that we recommend. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Gets Third Price Increase In February
Is the manufacturer trying to discourage customers from ordering a Model 3 and redirect them to the Model Y? Read more…
Updated Zeekr 001 reviewed before its February 27 debut
Electric carmaker Zeekr is significantly upgrading its flagship 001 model. With an improved look and increased power, this facelift version attempts to make up an even more tempting proposition. The official debut is scheduled for February 27 but this is 2024 and Chinese social media influencers clearly have their own plans. A video review of the updated Zeekr 001 is… Read more…
Kempower wants to integrate battery storage systems from Polarium
Finnish charging infrastructure specialist Kempower is cooperating with the Swedish energy storage manufacturer Polarium to integrate its battery systems into its DC charging solutions. It should enable Kempower’s fast chargers to provide more power, especially for electric lorries, without the need for costly grid upgrades. Read more…
Two German cities place ban on electric scooters in public transport
The German cities of Düsseldorf and Duisburg are moving to ban electric scooters in public transport. The ban is to kick off in March. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: E-bike licenses, electric bike insurance, 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 the prospect of electric bike licenses in California and e-bike insurance in New Jersey, Dutch police doing roadside compliance checks, new e-bike from Tern, new battery from JackRabbit, battery-swapping for electric motorcycles from Africa, and more. Read more…
