Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters. Several campuses are joining a growing movement in higher education, banning these efficient transportation alternatives. More…
Tesla Powerwall owners will boost Texas power grid, make money
Texas is launching a “virtual power plant” pilot program that will reward Tesla Powerwall owners for using their in-home battery packs to support the grid. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the state’s electricity grid, was directed to begin developing the pilot program in 2022 by the Public Utility Commission of… More…
Honda is still trying to make its swappable electric motorbike batteries a thing
The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 26, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Tesla now trolls Toyota with Cybertruck wrapped to look like Tundra
Tesla appears to be continuing its trolling of pickup truck competitors with another Cybertruck wrapped to look like another pickup. This time, it looks to be a Toyota Tundra. More…
Kia EV9 Features Revealed: Standard Ventilated Seats
A 30-inch display comes standard too. More…
5th Wheel Thunder 1FT review: A budget friendly folding fat tire electric bike.
The Thunder 1FT from 5th Wheel is a $1,399 folding full suspension fat tire electric bike that claims it can… More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Right to repair e-bikes, 90% theft rate, bike-vans & 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 moped-style e-bikes from Electra, e-bikes and the right to repair debate, e-bike vans coming to NYC, sustainable replacement for e-bike boxes, ordering e-bikes from Indiegogo and more. More…
UAW Union Negotiates Pay Increase Deal For Ultium Battery Workers
The United Auto Workers Union recently negotiated a deal, increasing hourly salaries at GM’s Ultium battery manufacturing facility. More…
This unbelievably cheap Chinese two-seater electric car goes 75 MPH
Most of the fun and oddly-shaped electric vehicles we’ve found for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column have been rather slow, urban style vehicles. That’s true whether its a tiger-shaped bus or a Cinderella carriage. But this super-cheap electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds. More…
Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. More…
Ayro Vanish Electric Mini Truck Completes Initial Homologation In US
This brings the $34,000 Vanish low-speed electric vehicle closer to the start of production. More…
These accordion-like folding solar roofs will power EV charging stations
Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck getting close, Tesla Solar shift, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, 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 Tesla Cybertruck getting close, a shift in Tesla Solar strategy, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more. More…
Tesla Supercharger Network To Become A Multi-Billion Dollar Business: Analyst
A Wall Street analyst estimated the Supercharger network to be worth three to six percent of Tesla’s revenues. More…
UK Brand Mycle Launches New Cargo E-Bike
The all-rounder cargo bike gets better brakes, a wider selection of accessories, and new colors. More…
Buick reveals new Velite 6 electric sedan in China for a surprisingly low price
Buick revealed the new Velite 6 electric sedan on Friday with up to 267 miles (430 km) CLTC range and a “surprisingly low” starting price of around $15,500 (112,800 yuan). More…
BirdBike e-bike sees $1,369 discount alongside EGO electric leaf blower combo at $249
Need a new e-bike? The oh-so popular BirdBike e-bike is now dropping to one of its lowest prices ever at $930. With $1,369 in savings attached, the deals today are also joined by the perfect electric tool upgrade for fall. This EGO Power+ electric string trimmer and blower combo is now on sale at $249 just in time for those falling leaves. We also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit different. More…
Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work
A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. More…
Polestar taps Mobileye for ADAS tech to enable hands-free, eyes-off driving, beginning in the 4 EV
EV automaker Polestar and autonomous technology developer Mobileye have announced they are collaborating together to integrate the latter’s Chauffeur platform on the Polestar 4. As the new SUV coupe launches overseas, Mobileye looks to bring autonomous driving to the vehicle soon. More…
