20,000 units have been sold so far this year. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Increased Slightly In October
Wheel-E Podcast: Gates belt drives, Lectric XP 3.0 drops, funky-looking 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 a new best-bang-for-your-buck electric bike known as the Lectric XP 3.0, Gates unveiled a new belt drive system, SONDORS is headed for an IPO, test rides of two upcoming highway-capable affordable electric motorcycles and lots more. More…
Four hydrogen buses are heading to Venice
Four hydrogen buses are to be used in Venice and the surrounding area from mid-2023. The transport companies AVM Venezia and ACTV SPA Venezia, which are responsible for public transport in Venice and the municipalities of Venice and Chioggia, have ordered four Urbino 12 hydrogens from Solaris. The Polish manufacturer has now announced that delivery […] More…
Nikola Motor appears to be missing 2022 production goals
The American manufacturer Nikola Motor will not reach its target of producing at least 300 electric trucks this year. Nikola itself conceded the previous forecast and also does not want to name a new target. Nikola made the announcement in a conference call with analysts on its third-quarter results. The company does not intend to […] More…
Weird Alibaba: Only $2,000 for this great-looking electric Vintage VW bus, with a small twist
There’s something fun about reproducing retro-looking vehicles in an electric form factor. You get all of the exciting, old school design vibes that today’s automotive culture is sorely lacking, yet in a modern vehicle that doesn’t require two hours of wrenching for every hour of driving.. More…
Here’s how US rooftop solar adoption breaks down by income – it might surprise you
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) analyzed roughly 2.8 million residential rooftop solar systems installed through 2021, representing 86% of all US systems. Here are the latest trends based on income among American solar adopters, according to the data. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning powers the first-ever EV recharged electric plane flight
Remy Oktay, a student at Lafayette College, is planning the first electric plane flyover at a sporting event at the Lafayette-Lehigh football game on November 19, 2022. The electric plane is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and needs to get to Easton, Pennsylvania. However, the issue is the EV plane will need to be recharged three times, and there is no charging infrastructure, so Ford F-150 Lightning owners are stepping up to help power the flight.. More…
Mini Recharged Heritage First Drive Review: Future-Proofing The Past
Converting a classic gas Mini into a modern emissions-free electric traveler is a rather smooth transition. More…
Check out this new electric telescopic crawler crane – the first in its weight class
German crane maker Sennebogen last week debuted a 50-metric-ton electric telescopic crawler crane – the first battery-powered crane in its weight class. More…
Turkey’s National Carmaker Togg Starts Production Of 2023 C SUV EV
Togg targets a production of 17,000-18,000 vehicles in 2023 and 175,000 a year when its plant in Gemlik, Turkey is fully ramped. More…
How Much Did Tesla Earn Per Car Delivered In Q3 2022?
Tesla brought in $18.69 billion in automotive revenue in Q3 2022 to represent an increase of 55 percent year over year. More…
Unleash your wanderlust with Mercedes Benz’s new electric mini camper
If you have been itching to travel, Mercedes Benz just teased a new 100% electric “fully fledged micro-camper” that’s sure to upgrade your next adventure. More…
Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s latest FSD Beta update, Tesla sending Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes-Benz EQE US pricing, and more. More…
Wowcat’s New C10 Electric Folding Bike Is A Practical Head-Turner
The C10 ticks all the boxes for a stylish yet practical electric commuter. More…
Arrival (ARVL) receives non-compliance letter from Nasdaq because its stock share price is too low
EV startup Arrival announced that it has received a non-compliance letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, informing the company that the closing bid price has been below the minimum $1.00 per share for at least consecutive 30 days. Arrival now has until May to meet the minimum bid requirement to avoid being delisted on the stock market. More…
Toyota among the ‘2022 world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy’ with oil giants
Toyota can’t seem to get out of its own way lately. The Japanese automaker ranked among the “world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy” of 2022, with oil giants like Exxon Mobile, Chevron, and leading Russian oil companies. More…
Monarch Tractor lands $3M to accelerate electric farm equipment that supplies energy back to grid
Fully-electric, autonomous farm equipment manufacturer Monarch Tractor has announced that the company, alongside its group partners have been awarded a grant of $3 million from the California Energy Commission to accelerate the electrification of agricultural equipment. Furthermore, the companies will demonstrate bi-directional capabilities in the farming equipment to support local electrical grids during power outages brought on by more frequent wildfires. More…
Electric Truck Showdown, Mercedes EQE Priced, And Zeekr 009 Debuts
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2023 Abarth 500 EV Hot Hatch Prototype Has Camouflaged Wheels
The first electric Abarth model will not share its motor with lesser 500s and will sprint to sixty two seconds quicker. More…
Tesla offers to cover ending EV incentive in Germany amid massive sale push
Tesla is offering buyers to cover the cost of Germany cutting its EV incentive if the automaker can’t deliver by the end of the year amid a massive sale push in the country. More…
