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 news about Harley-Davidsons electric motorcycles and electric bicycles, a new two-seater shared e-bike from Veo, e-bike reviews, e-bike anti-theft tips, Zero’s new long range adventure electric motorcycle, and lots more. More…
Xos Energy Solutions reveals suite of DC fast chargers
US electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and fleet service provider Xos announced a new offering from Xos Energy Solutions. The offering includes a suite of Xos DC Fast Chargers that are compatible with both passenger and commercial electric vehicles. Xos Energy Solutions, which is the Xos business unit focused on comprehensive infrastructure and consulting services, is […] More…
Weird Alibaba: Anyone want a $2,000 school bus-shaped electric food truck from China
Sign me up! The weird and wacky world of Chinese electric vehicles just got even more interesting. That’s because it turns out you can order yourself a fancy-shmancy new electric food truck in the shape of a school bus straight from the other side of the world.. More…
Heliox to be global charging partner for Paccar
Dutch charging infrastructure specialist Heliox is joining forces with US commercial vehicle group Paccar to supply DC chargers for electric trucks in both North America and Europe. The deal will involve Paccar’s DAF brand in Europe and the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands in North America. In Europe, Paccar will offer its customers and dealers 40 […] More…
VW’s Elli & Elia Group look into integration of EVs into grids
Volkswagen subsidiary Elli, which manages all charging and energy-related activities for the group in Europe, electricity grid operator Elia Group and its start-up re.alto are cooperating to integrate electric vehicles into electricity grids. The cooperation is to cover four fields. Over the next few years, the partners want to identify possible core elements for this […] More…
50 ADL double-decker e-buses for Manchester area
British bus builder Alexander Dennis (ADL) has received an order for 50 electric double-decker buses from Transport for Greater Manchester. The buses are planned for the first phase of the Bee Network bus system that is due to launch in Wigan and Bolton in September 2023. The electric buses will be built in the UK […] More…
XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch
Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering two new versions and different prices. The Chinese automaker has cited tremendous customer demand as the reason for the changes, but the overhaul also addresses confusion surrounding which G9 configuration delivered which standard features. Here are the changes. More…
Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable onshore wind turbine blades
After getting the world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades up and spinning in August, Siemens Gamesa has just launched its RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects. More…
The second largest electric school bus fleet in the US just crossed 500,000 service miles
The school year is beginning, so the buses will be out in full force. However, you may notice a significant difference this year as emission-free electric school buses roll out across the United States. One of the nation’s leading school bus manufacturers, Thomas Built Buses, just achieved a major milestone with help from its Virginia-based dealer Sonny Merryman — Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses have now driven more than 500,000 miles. More…
Test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting today through October 2
Drive Electric Week kicks off today with nearly 300 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 23 through October 2, in the US, Canada, and Mexico. More…
Podcast: Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, 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 discussed Tesla finally launching its CCS adapter, Tesla Bot being a possible distraction, Hertz going with GM’s EVs, and more. More…
Ford Breaks Ground At BlueOval City: $5.6 Billion Investment In Tennessee
The plant will produce a “revolutionary” all-new electric truck and EV batteries for Ford and Lincoln vehicles. More…
GM investing $760 million in Ohio plant to build drive units for EV Hummer, Silverado, and Sierra
General Motors is preparing for an all-electric future as the automaker announced Friday it would be investing $760 million into its Toledo, Ohio, plant as it gets the facility ready to produce drive units for future GM EV trucks.. More…
Faraday Future Execs Received Death Threats As Production Start Nears
The startup is now in the process of obtaining funds in order to get its first model into production. More…
NIO EV Offering Way Ahead Of BMW, Mercedes-Benz And VW: Co-Founder
Qin Lihong says NIO’s products and services give it a lot of confidence to compete with German automakers on their home turf. More…
Take A Look At The 2023 Trek Allant+ 8S Electric Commuter Bike
Trek has practicality and versatility in mind with this bike, so much so that it wants to replace your car. More…
Tesla Employee Reveals Huge Q3 Delivery Surge At Fremont Factory
We already knew Tesla was going to have a big end-of-quarter push, but this Tesla employee shows us what that looks like. More…
Supercharger Station In Canada Partly Offline After Cables Were Cut
This was quite a busy Supercharger station in Surrey, British Columbia with 20 charging stalls. More…
Tesla plans ‘thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories’
Tesla is planning to have “thousands of Humanoid Robots within its factories,” according to a new job listing for the Tesla Bot program. More…
Elon Musk Says NHTSA Needs To Stop Calling OTA Updates Recalls
Tesla’s CEO has labeled the NHTSA’s terminology as “outdated and inaccurate.” More…
