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This cute little electric street sweeper is somehow cheaper than a lawnmower
When it comes to finding the coolest and/or weirdest EVs in China for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, I’ve never shied away from work vehicles. Whether that’s tiny electric fire trucks or an ice cream van shaped like a 60s VW bus, odd little work vehicles somehow have extra charm. But today’s entry is certainly unique among past offerings, making it one of the cleanest builds yet. Or perhaps the cleanlinest.. More…
Meet the Zen Yachts ZEN50: A $1.7 Million Solar Catamaran
The ZEN50 is a luxury electric catamaran that can travel continuously on solar power alone. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Plays In The Snow During Winter Testing
The electric, angular Tesla truck should go on sale later this year. More…
What we know about the EV set to replace the Nissan LEAF
Nissan is saying goodbye to the little EV that started it all. Although Nissan is phasing out the LEAF electric car, the automaker plans to begin producing its successor in 2026. More…
WAE EVR
Developing a new EV on a pre-existing skateboard-type platform offers benefits in terms of the associated times and costs of development cycles. As previously discussed in this publication, altering the wheelbase of a typical car or truck design by 12-15 cm can entail making so many modifications to the transmission… More…
Podcast: Tesla teases $25,000 car, new Roadster, Tesla Bot, 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 all the news that came out of Tesla’s annual meeting, including Tesla teasing its “$25,000 car,” new Roadster, Tesla Bot, and more. More…
Bridgestone debuts EV-specific Turanza tire optimized for Tesla and Mustang Mach-E owners
Veteran tire manufacture Bridgestone has launched its first EV-dedicated tire in front of a crowd in Southern California this morning. The Turanza EV is a grand touring tire designed to handle the heavier-torque of electric vehicles through all seasons. Several new Bridgestone technologies also make their debut on the Turanza tire, which will be targeted toward Tesla and Ford EV drivers to begin. More…
Bridgestone Debuts Its Turanza EV Grand Touring Tire
Bridgestone’s new EV is available, focusing on efficiency, performance, and longevity. More…
Tesla discounts new inventory cars – now starting at $384 a month
Tesla is starting to discount new inventory vehicles, including the Model 3, which now starts at $35,000 after incentives or $384 a month for a lease. More…
Can Ford and GM hit their EV targets? Analysts weighs in
Ford (F) and General Motors (GM) are gearing up for likely the biggest transformation the auto industry has ever seen. With electric vehicles expected to continue replacing ICE vehicle sales at a record pace, both automakers are striving to boost production significantly by middecade. Will GM and Ford hit their EV targets? Let’s see what analysts have to say.. More…
Lectric Updates XP 3.0 E-Bike With Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Best of all, the upgrade comes at no extra cost. More…
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck EPA-Rated At 450 Miles
It was expected to deliver 400 miles of range with the larger battery, but “extensive development and testing” unlocked 50 more miles. More…
VinFast owners will have first access to Sony’s new in-car streaming service
EV maker VinFast is partnering with media giant Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch its new in-car streaming service. Launching this summer, VinFast EV buyers will have first access to the new media platform.. More…
Texas EV Owners To Pay $200 A Year To Renew Registration
New law signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week also says electric vehicle owners must pay $400 to register a new EV. More…
Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck form
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV will achieve an EPA-estimated range of 450 miles in base work truck (WT) form, the automaker said Friday in a press release. Chevy mentioned a 400-mile range when the Silverado EV was first shown at the 2022 CES, but “extensive development and testing unlocked the increased 450-mile range,” a spokesperson from the… More…
Geely’s Upcoming Tesla Rival Revealed Via Patent Images
The sleek-looking EV was previewed as a concept under the new Galaxy brand. More…
Tesla Teases Next Vehicle, Honda e:Ny1 Debuts In Europe
Also, Rimac Nevera breaks 23 different records. More…
Panasonic To Build New Battery Plants In North America
The company announced the move to afull-fledged growth phase of 200 GWh (globally) per year. More…
Yamaha Unveils Limited 30th Anniversary YDX-Moro 07 Electric Mountain Bike
The limited-edition eMTB flaunts a polished aluminum finish and the patented Dual Twin frame design. More…
