
Protected bike lanes — or cycling paths that are physically separated from roadways to keep cars away from more vulnerable micromobility vehicles — are becoming increasingly demanded by a growing population of bike commuters in the US. And in one case, they’re finally being enabled by a surprising source: a cute little electric mini-street sweeper. More…
One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms will use recycled turbine blades

The very first deployment of Siemens Gamesa’s 108-meter-long (354-feet-long) B108 recycled blades is headed to RWE’s 1.4 gigawatt (GW) Sofia offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank, off the UK’s east coast. More…
Port of Singapore bans new fossil-fuel harbor craft by 2030

The Port of Singapore, one of the world’s busiest ports and the world’s largest container trans-shipment hub, will require all new harbor craft to be net zero by 2030. More…
Ford reveals an electric school bus based on the E-Transit cargo van

Ford is building electric school buses; you heard that right. The automaker is offering a Type A electric school bus package based on its top-selling E-Transit commercial van. More…
Tesla announces a new ‘high-visibility glass roof’ for Model S

Tesla announced today that its new Model S vehicles come with a new “high-visibility glass roof” following a slight refresh. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 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…
LGES And Honda Break Ground For New EV Battery JV In Ohio

The plant should be ready by the end of 2024. More…
Extreme E season 3 starts this weekend with new 10-race format

Extreme E, the off-road electric racing championship which races in exotic locations to highlight conservation efforts, starts its third season this weekend with a race in Saudi Arabia along the coast of the Red Sea. More…
Nissan Announces “X-In-1” E-Powertrains To Cut Costs By 30%

3-in-1 EV and 5-in-1 e-Power drive units will be produced on the same line. More…
Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding

Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist? According to Faraday Future’s recent Q4 and full 2022 financial report, production could begin as early as this month. However, much of the startup’s outlook and goals for 2023 are heavily contingent on the receipt of tens of millions in funding previously promised. Here’s the latest.. More…
Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails

Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV powertrain approach, development and manufacturing costs will be reduced by 30% by 2026. More…
Alfa Romeo Plant In Italy To Build STLA Large-Based EVs: Stellantis

Stellantis did not say which STLA Large EVs will be made in Cassino, but future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models are obvious candidates. More…
This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars

Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found. More…
New York City Law Mandates UL-Certification For All E-Mobility Devices

The law has been passed in response to the growing number of personal EV-related fires. More…
Tesla’s Hardware 4 EVs Have An Unused Forward Camera Slot, But Why?

Perhaps Tesla hopes to make its EVs more future-proof by saving a slot for an additional camera in case there becomes a need for it. More…
VW Pauses Plans For Cell Plant In Europe, Prioritizes North America

Volkswagen Group estimates it could get up to $10.6 billion in US incentives for a cell factory in North America. More…
Airstream and Porsche unveil camping trailer ‘optimized for EVs’ that fits in your garage

Two iconic brands synonymous with design and function, Airstream and Porsche, teamed up to build a camping trailer concept that’s sure to quench your wanderlust with a modern, aerodynamic design and lighter weight that’s optimized for EV towing. And perhaps the best part – you can store it right in your garage. More…
Specialized launches its most affordable electric bike yet, the 28 mph Globe Haul ST utility bike

Specialized, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end bicycles and e-bikes, has launched its first-ever value segment of e-bikes under the Globe line. The company’s launch model is an electric cargo bike known as the Globe Haul ST. More…
ROAM moves HQ to larger facility in Africa capable of producing 50k electric motorcycles per year

Electric technology company ROAM continues to find success in its native East Africa and is now expanding its production footprint to a new larger facility that’s over 100,000 square feet in size. In the coming years, ROAM intends to bolster is Air electric motorcycle production to fill the new facility’s capacity of 50,000 units per year. . More…
Tesla’s Falcon Wing Doors Were Riddled With Issues: See How It Started

Musk has admitted the Model X was among Tesla’s many early missteps, but it lives on. Here’s how Tesla planned those Falcon Wing Doors. More…

