Here at Electrek we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to real world e-bike testing has helped us find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.. More…
Nikola to deliver 50 hydrogen trucks to USPS carrier AJR Trucking
Nikola Motor says it received an order for over 50 fuel cell trucks and plans to build 50 hydrogen refuelling stations in North America. First, to the vehicles: AJR Trucking, a carrier for the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has […] More…
2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discount
Costco is offering members a $2,500 discount on the Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge—the Swedish automaker’s two all-electric models. The discount is available on 2023 and 2024 models between May 2 and July 31, according to a company press release. A $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models. The… More…
Deutsche Bahn retreats from ride pooling via CleverShuttle
The electric ride pooling service CleverShuttle is insolvent. Because Deutsche Bahn is withdrawing as an investor, CleverShuttle had to file for insolvency. Nevertheless, operations are continuing for the time being. Deutsche Bahn has been the majority shareholder since 2018 and most recently held 86 per cent of the shares in the company, specifically GHT Mobility […] More…
Lilium secures further capital but continues investor search
The German electric flying taxi start-up Lilium has announced a 250 million US dollar capital increase. The young company says it needs around 226 million euros to last until the first manned flight in the first half of next year. In March, Lilium co-founder Daniel Wiegand told the German publication Handelsblatt that the company lacked […] More…
ZeroAvia works on world’s largest zero-emission aircraft
ZeroAvia has started developing the world’s largest zero-emission aircraft based on a decommissioned regional aircraft Alaska Airlines reserved for conversion. Should it take off, it would be about five times more powerful than anything that has been demonstrated so far, the companies say. Specifically, the aircraft is a 76-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop regional jet that […] More…
Tesla Model 3 LR AWD Returns To US Configurator, Has 325-Mile Range
The range is down by more than 30 miles compared to the Model 3 Long Range AWD that was removed from the website last year. More…
Ford expects billion dollar losses over electric vehicles
Ford presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2023, breaking them down for the first time into the three core business units Ford Blue (combustion cars and hybrids), Ford Model e (electric vehicles) and Ford Pro (commercial vehicles). However, the electric car business is expected to be profitable as early as 2024. While […] More…
Freightliner launches series eM2 truck in the US
Daimler Truck North America has presented the production version of its medium-duty electric truck Freightliner eM2. The eM2 is now available to order in two variants for US Classes 6 and 7. After the heavy-duty truck eCascadia, the eM2 is the second battery-electric model of Daimler’s truck brand Freightliner and is scheduled to go into […] More…
Fisker Ocean EV To Be Offered With Swappable Batteries From 2024
Battery swapping is as fast as refueling with gasoline, but at a lower per-mile cost, says Fisker. More…
Mini Cooper Electric to reach up to 400 km range
Mini announced the first official key data for the upcoming Cooper Electric. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will be available for purchase by the end of the year and is to be produced in Leipzig from November. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will come as Mini Cooper E with 135 kW […] More…
Citroën gives its ë-C4 vehicles more power
Citroën has integrated a new drive system and a larger battery into its ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric models. Previously, the models were only equipped with 100 kW of power and a 50-kWh battery, which were now upgraded to 115 kW of power and a 54-kWh battery. Initially, the new drive will only be available […] More…
North American-Spec Tesla Model 3 Spotted At Shanghai Port
Is this Tesla Model 3 heading to Canada More…
Ford E-Transit To Get 186-mile Option Courtesy Of A Bigger Battery
The extended-range battery version will be detailed on May 11. More…
Rivian Adds Drive Cam, Charge Limit Slider Via Software Update
The over-the-air update has started rolling out to R1T and R1S vehicles. More…
Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range in US… with LFP cells?
Tesla has once again started taking orders on the Model 3 Long Range in the US, after it was missing for nearly 9 months. And it looks like it might be using Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO/LFP) battery cells, like the Model 3 Standard Range. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: May 2, 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…
Volvo showcases electric excavator, begins testing ahead of commercial sales next year
Volvo Construction Equipment is kicking off a series of testing programs in North America with its mid-size EC230 Electric excavator and partner WM (formerly known as Waste Management). The 23-ton machine is designed to run the same operations as a diesel equivalent and represents a major shift in zero-emissions construction equipment. More…
Volvo’s 2024 EV models include RWD for first time in a quarter century, plus range increases
After previously hinting at some upgrades to come, Volvo Cars has shared details of its 2024 model year C40 and XC40 Recharge EVs. By developing a new motor in-house, Volvo is delivering expanded powertrain variants, all promising improved range. More…
Better Than A Barn Find: 3 Brand-New Tesla Roadsters Uncovered In China
They have been sitting in shipping containers since 2010 and are now for sale. More…
