Mercedes-Benz Vans has presented the Concept EQT Marco Polo1, a study of an all-electric micro-camper. At the same time, the company also previews the EQT series design, set apart from the eCitan. There are no surprises regarding the drive inside the camper concept. The electric motor has a peak output of 90 kW and offers […] More…
Weird Alibaba: 4-door $4.5k Chinese electric pick-up truck for off-road adventures
When most families go on safari, they rent a truck or pay a company for a guided tour. But with this cheap Chinese electric truck I find in the bowels of the internet, you could spend the same amount of money and get to keep your safari truck at the end! And lucky for us, this funky little e-truck is perfect for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. More…
Wheel-E Podcast: Electric bike rebates, Polestar e-bike, electric jet skis & 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 e-bike subsidies, an upcoming Polestar electric bike, a teeny-tiny electric motorbike from Honda, street-legal luxury golf carts, high-speed electric jet skis and lots more. More…
TransLink details fleet decarbonisation in British Columbia
TransLink, which oversees public transport in Greater Vancouver, Canada, says it wants to “rapidly expand” its electric bus fleet over the next three years. The announcement is part of the company’s latest Climate Action Plan, which includes adding nearly 500 e-buses by 2030. As for the shorter term, the rapid expansion will be rapid since […] More…
Eni expands electric carsharing service Enjoy in Italy
The Italian energy company Eni has launched the electric carsharing service Enjoy in more Italian cities after Turin. The zero-emission fleet relies on the small car Yoyo designed by XEV in Italy. Eni, formerly known as an oil company and petrol station operator, first started working with XEV at the latter’s headquarters in Turin. Towards […] More…
Los Angeles bans new oil wells, will shut old ones down by 2042
The Los Angeles City Council has voted 12-0 to ban new oil wells within the city, and to phase out all current oil wells within 20 years or less. More…
The largest landfill solar project in North America is now complete
The largest landfill solar project in North America, a 25.6 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Mount Olive, New Jersey, is online – which means yet another dumpsite has been turned into a revenue-generating, clean energy asset.. More…
The US just made a big decision about Chinese solar – here’s what it means
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has determined that four out of eight Chinese solar companies that it’s been investigating are “attempting to bypass US duties by doing minor processing in one of the Southeast Asian countries before shipping to the United States.” Here’s what it means for the US solar industry.. More…
Hyundai showcases ‘sustainable high performance’ EV tech in IONIQ5 N teaser video
Hyundai checked all the boxes with its award-winning IONIQ5, its first dedicated electric vehicle. The bold, futuristic-looking EV has earned high praise thus far with long-range capabilities, advanced features, and a smooth ride.. More…
This county is the first on the US East Coast to ban natural gas
Montgomery County, Maryland, will be the US East Coast’s first county to ban natural gas in new buildings. More…
Podcast: Tesla Semi event, Model 3/Y discount, M3 redesign, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Semi delivery event, Tesla offering discounts in the US, potential Model 3 redesign, and more. More…
Navier shows off flying electric boat and claims ‘world’s longest range’
Electric boat manufacturer Navier is showing off the first flight of its Navier N27 hydrofoil electric boat. The company plans to follow this maiden voyage announcement with the unveiling of its larger N30 hydrofoil electric boat. More…
Volkswagen Revises EV Strategy, Delays But Extends MEB Lifespan
VW’s new boss Oliver Blume has reportedly given the approval for significant investments to make way for “MEB-EVO.” More…
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla Semi’s efficiency at 1.7 kWh per mile, which means it has a roughly 900 kWh battery pack. It’s an important piece of information, but there are still more questions to answer before Tesla Semi can officially be a truly disruptive product. More…
Polydrops P19 Shorty Trailer Claimed To Extend Ioniq 5’s EPA Range
The company says the Hyundai Ioniq 5 can cover more miles towing the $10,000 P19 Shorty at 55 mph than its EPA rating of 256 miles. More…
I bought my mom a Chevy Bolt EV – Here’s how it went
When Chevy announced it was dropping the price of the Chevy Bolt EV by $6,000 earlier this year to $25,600, it went from a good EV option to a great one. This is a 5-star-safety-rated sporty hatchback EV with 259 miles of real range, lots of space inside, and a great interior.. More…
TIER And Omni Push For Inclusivity With Wheelchair-Compatible E-Scooters
The two companies are testing this new solution in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, with hopes of expansion very soon. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Decreased To The Lowest Level Since January
Meanwhile, the new 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric set a new monthly sales record. More…
Ford’s November sales paints revealing picture of US auto industry as EV adoption climbs
Ford released its US auto sales for November today, and although electric vehicle sales were up over 100% YOY for the fifth straight month, gas-powered car sales continued to slide. The sales report highlights the direction in which the US auto industry is headed – forward.. More…
Tesla Semi Launches, Lordstown Endurance Certified For Sales
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