Whether it’s the Rivian “Tank Turn,” GMC Hummer “Crab Walk,” or the Mercedes G Wagen’s “G-turn,” it seems like every EV brand has their own idea of what to call their vehicle’s four-wheel steering tricks. Now, Chevy’s joining the name game with their own trademark term: Sidewinder. Read more…
DFDS puts 10 Volvo electric semi trucks to work in UK, ‘only’ 115 more to go
European logistics firm DFDS placed a massive, 100 unit order for Volvo’s long-range electric semi truck earlier this year. Last week, they put their first 10 examples on the road delivering goods in northwest England and Ireland. Read more…
Chevrolet Silverado EV gets Sidewinder feature, GMC’s CrabWalk for Chevy
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its own version of the CrabWalk mode already available on its GMC Sierra EV sibling, Chevy confirmed Friday. Chevy’s version is called Sidewinder, not CrabWalk, but it provides essentially the same functionality. It utilizes the Silverado EV’s rear-wheel steering to turn all four wheels in the same direction… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 2024
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…
BYD Denza enters Thai market, to launch D9 Premium-AWD
Denza said it has completed five showrooms in key areas of Thailand and will reach 10 sales outlets within the year. Read more…
GAC Aion AY2 gets ready to conquer Europe
The EV market is about to get yet another Chinese contender with the introduction of the Aion AY2, a hatchback from GAC’s brand. Codenamed AY2, is getting ready to make its global debut, with Europe firmly in its sights. Leaked images suggest a November unveiling at the Guangzhou Auto Show is on the cards. The AY2 is Aion’s third model… Read more…
Oxa reveals Ford E-Transit self driving van and minibus [video]
While Tesla is thinking about a utopian future populated by a self driving van and shuttle bus, autonomous software company Oxa has fully electric Ford E-Transit vans and shuttles that are operating on UK and US roads today. Read more…
ALSET Auto’s expanding franchise business offers Tesla-like experience for EV protection and personalization
ALSET Auto doesn’t protect cars; it protects EVs. This year, the Tesla customization company expanded its services to include all EV owners and offers services such as tint, ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), and colored wraps. As ALSET Auto’s business grows, the company is offering new franchise opportunities to help expand its services to EV owners in the US and Canada. Read more…
Chinese JAC delivers 100 MD electric trucks to North America [video]
Chinese electric truck maker JAC has shipped 100 MD electric trucks (cab and chassis) from Hefei, China to a single customer in Mexico, marking a major milestone in the commercial vehicle brand’s growing North American ambitions. Read more…
Next-gen 240 ton CAT electric haul truck gets to work in Colorado mine
With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. Read more…
Dodge Charger Owners: Here’s A Great Reason To Go Electric
Between the $7,500 tax credit and a $1,000 lease discount from Dodge, any current Mopar fan would do well to take a look. Read more…
Yamaha throws in the towel, pulls out of e-bike market in North America
Yamaha has announced to its dealers that it will be pulling its e-bikes out of the North American market at the end of this year. In the meantime, the brand says that it will offer sales of up to 60% off for its remaining inventory and continue to support its e-bikes already sold in the US for at least five more years. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Renter Goes Full Vigilante, Rams Porch Pirate’s Getaway Car
The wild video footage is a textbook example of Cybertruck-induced main character syndrome. Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron interior, design, and features review
Introduction Audi is slowly filling the gaps in its e-tron lineup and bringing it in line with the regular petrol and diesel-powered models. After the compact Q4 e-tron, and Q8 e-tron it’s time for the refresh on the mid-size Q6 e-tron to complete the SUV side. So, the Audi Q6 e-tron is larger than the Q4 e-tron – it’s longer,… Read more…
Watch A Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Go Head To Head With A Lucid Air Sapphire
They’re two of the quickest EVs around. Which one is the king? Read more…
EVs Or ‘The Dark Ages’: Why A Trump Presidency Won’t Stop Progress
Trump has bashed EVs on the campaign trail. But there are limits to what he could do to them as President. Read more…
Only battery-electric taxis are allowed in Oslo
The Norwegian capital announced this requirement for its roads in September 2020. With a good four years’ lead time, it officially came into force today. An exception only applies to taxi journeys that cross the city limits. Read more…
Polestar delivers brand’s first EVs not made in China
Polestar on Friday confirmed its first customer deliveries of U.S.-built electric vehicles. Every Polestar model to date has been manufactured in China, but the 2025 Polestar 3 is assembled at a South Carolina plant shared with Volvo. Production started there in August following software-related delays. The Polestar 3 is a platform-mate of the… Read more…
Massive job cuts at Swiss e-bike manufacturer Flyer
The German bicycle purchasing cooperative ZEG is apparently planning far-reaching job cuts at the Swiss e-bike manufacturer Flyer in Huttwil, which it acquired in 2017. Although the site in the canton of Bern is to be retained, production is to be relocated abroad. Read more…
New Flyer delivers on Ottawa order and plans to expand production
The electric buses delivered by New Flyer to OC Transpo are equipped with high-energy batteries, advanced protective battery packaging, and an electric traction drive system. In addition, the Canadian bus manufacturer will expand the facility in Winnipeg. Read more…
