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Velotric launches two new utility and cargo e-bikes, challenging the market
The utility and cargo electric bike market is booming with plenty of interesting new models hitting the scene lately. Now… More…
The Emerald Fold eBike: A True Standout in Folding eBike [Video]
The Emerald Fold eBike is a user friendly, thoughtfully composed bike, with premium components at a stellar price. With an easily accessible battery, a solid foundation on the wheels, and an easy to use platform, it’s easy to see why they’re axious to get the word out. We got hands on at Electrek for a sponsored look at the Emerald Fold. More…
Kia EV9 Wholesale Shipments Exceeded 1,000 In June 2023
Meanwhile, the EV6 sales volume increased by 65 percent year-over-year to over 9,000. More…
Cadillac Optiq Leaked, Looks Like Mini Lyriq
The Optiq is expected to go on sale in China next year. More…
Porsche Taycan Global Sales Decreased In Q2 2023 To 8,839 Units
That’s still roughly 10 percent of the brand’s total volume. More…
Tesla has built ‘first Cybertruck’ at Giga Texas
Tesla announced that it has built the “first Cybertruck” at Gigafactory Texas. Is the electric pickup truck ahead of schedule. More…
Buying a $1,700 electric jeep from China Here’s what you’ll get
China’s online shopping site Alibaba is chock-full of interesting electric vehicles with all sorts of wacky designs. And for this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, a super low-cost electric jeep like this looks just about as fun as it does oddly proportioned. More…
Tesla Finally Builds First Cybertruck At Gigafactory Texas
This is the moment reservation holders were waiting for since the original Cybertruck prototype was unveiled in November 2019. More…
Rival e-bike brands find creative solutions for nearly bankrupt VanMoof’s e-bikes
VanMoof’s current financial woes can ironically be traced back to the company’s forward thinking and innovative designs. But now that future for these costly and complicated e-bikes is uncertain while the brand teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, other e-bike companies are coming up with equally innovative solutions for them. More…
Renewable deployment surge puts world on track for net zero pathway – study
Rapid renewables growth means that by 2030, the global electricity system will be capable of delivering ambitious net-zero pathways, according to new research by RMI, in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund. More…
“Ford’s Got A Real Problem,” Says Dealer On Rising EV Inventory
Ford F-150 Lightning sales increased so far in 2023, while Mustang Mach-e numbers dropped. More…
Japan’s EV reluctance claims first casualty: Mitsubishi suspends business in China
Japanese automaker’s reluctance to go all-electric is already taking a toll on the nation’s auto industry. Mitsubishi Motors revealed this week it’s suspending operations in China due to its inability to keep up as EVs continue to take over the market. More…
Lotus uses Goodwood to hold the first UK test drives in its Eletre hyper-SUV
Almost a year to the day after rolling its first Eletre hyper-SUV off its assembly lines in China, Lotus Cars is letting customers in the UK finally get behind the wheel and test drive it firsthand. Most eyes are on the hill climbs at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, but Lotus is using the motor circuit to show off its new EV tech. More…
Podcast: Tesla people-mover leaks, Cybertruck body, Elon AI startup, 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 leaked video of the Tesla people-mover, the Cybertruck body, Elon Musk’s AI startup, and more. More…
Ohio is the first state to announce NEVI fast charger locations – but it’s still an EV laggard
Ohio is now the first US state to announce the locations for its federal NEVI-funded DC charging stations – but its EV registration policy stinks. More…
Tesla unveils V4 Supercharger with credit card reader, subsidy measure?
Tesla has unveiled its V4 Supercharger station, and it now includes a credit card reader for the first time which might open doors for state subsidies.. More…
Privateer Debuts The E-161 Electric Enduro MTB
It’s packing the tried and tested Shimano EP801 motor, as well as e-bike specific suspension from Fox. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 30,000 In June 2023
All-electric car sales almost doubled to 26,000. More…
Volkswagen CEO issues ‘final wake-up call’ amid drastic spending freeze
Warning of tough times ahead, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Thomas Schäfer, addressed top VW employees this week, telling them, “This is the final wake-up call.” Schäfer is calling for a short-term spending freeze to get costs under control. More…
