BYD’s new all-terrain circuit is the first of its kind in China, and it’s pretty wild. It’s more than a test track. The complex is essentially a playground for electric vehicles with indoor sand dunes, ice fields, off-road mountains, and high-speed racetracks. It even has a pool. Read more…
Velotric’s new Fold 1 Plus and Nomad 2X e-bikes bundled with EcoFlow power stations at up to $370 off, Linkind solar lights, and much more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a more sizeable edition of eight top-notch chances at savings, headlined by the newly launched Velotric Last Call Summer Sale that features a partnership with EcoFlow for some EV and power station bundles, alongside EV-only deals. The main standouts are the new Fold 1 Plus e-bike coming with a DELTA 2 Power Station starting from $1,828, while the new Nomad 2X Full Suspension e-bike gets a DELTA 3 Plus Power Station starting from $2,948. From there, we also have the first discount on Linkind’s new 14-pack of SL5C Smart Outdoor Solar Spotlights that amount to $11 per light, as well as a rare return of the $1,425 low on Greenworks’ 80V Venture 20-inch All-Terrain Utility e-bike. There are more power station sales from EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Jackery, as well as a massive lawn care price cut, and a value-packed electric cooler option waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s official Rad Power Radster e-bike price cuts, the exclusive $250 savings on a DELTA 3 Plus bundle, and more. Read more…
You May Reconsider Buying A Plug-In Hybrid After Watching This
Testing the efficiency of three versions of the same car had some pretty interesting results. Lire la suite…
Acura finally shows the RSX ‘performance SUV’ in full with its coupe-like body
Following a teaser in January and another one last week, Acura has today finally shown the upcoming RSX in full at the Monterey Car Week. The SUV will be the first car built on Honda’s self-developed EV platform, and will arrive in the second half of 2026. It will be produced at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio, on the… Read more…
Ford, Chevrolet And Ram Have A Big EV Problem
Electric pickup trucks just aren’t taking off. Plus: Tesla’s doing well in Norway and Volkswagen hits an EV milestone. Lire la suite…
Joby to acquire Blade air taxi passenger operations
Joby Aviation, a maker of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis for commercial passenger service, has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility, an urban air mobility company, to acquire Blade’s passenger business. “Blade was founded with the mission of democratising short-distance air travel by facilitating the transition from conventional rotorcraft… Read more…
Webinar: Power loss analysis and ffficiency mapping for EV motors
This webinar will introduce a method for evaluating EV motor efficiency by separating electrical losses using the Hioki PW8001 power analyzer. Focusing on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) under real operating conditions, the method analyzes copper and iron losses based on fundamental and harmonic power components. It reveals how increased inverter switching frequency leads to… Read more…
Bypassing the payment terminal with 49.9 kW: TMH sells HYC49 from Alpitronic
The Mobility House offers the Alpitronic Hypercharger HYC49, a fast charger with a maximum charging capacity of 49.9 kW. The model is actually a HYC50, but it offers 100 watts less charging capacity ex works. This is important because this means that the model falls below the AFIR’s 50 kW limit and does not need to offer a payment terminal. Read more…
How Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Reset On How Cars Are Made
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, our reporter on the ground recaps Ford’s most ambitious EV plan ever. Can it succeed? Lire la suite…
Can Ford Actually Pull This Off?
The prospect of a $30,000 EV sounds good, but this ain’t the first time we’ve been sold a grandiose idea by the Blue Oval. Lire la suite…
E-quipment highlight: Wiggins Yard eBull 100,000 lb. electric forklift
With a maximum lifting capacity over 100,000 lbs. and quiet, emissions-free operation, the Wiggins Lift Co. Yard eBull is one serious forklift – and this serious piece of heavy equipment it could be coming soon, to a port or terminal yard near you. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, 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-bikes from Heybike, the Priority Skyline launch, Segway’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, a Bafang hub motor with automatic shifting, and more. Read more…
Meet the Lucid Gravity X: The electric SUV turned all-terrain beast
Lucid’s most adventurous vehicle has just arrived. The Lucid Gravity can drive 450 miles on a single charge, comfortably fits seven, and is faster than the average sports car. Lucid promises the new X concept takes the electric family hauler to a new level. Read more…
Florida rangers are now patrolling on electric bikes
Florida’s State Parks are stepping up their environmental and operational game, introducing a large fleet of powerful electric bikes to support park ranger patrols. Read more…
Volvo announces further changes in the management team
Following Hakan Samuelsson’s return to the CEO position in the spring, Volvo Cars has made further changes to its top management team. In addition, there will be managers responsible for the individual product lines in future. Read more…
IM Motors begins pre-sales of updated LS6 SUV, adds EREV variants to lineup
The updated LS6 is the first model to feature IM Motors’ Hengxing extended-range system, with the EREV variants offering a battery range of up to 450 km.
The updated LS6 starts at RMB 209,900 ($29,230), with official launch set for September 10.
Tesla’s in-car visualizations are about to get slicker
A Tesla hacker took a deep dive into one of Tesla’s recent firmware versions, more specifically the 2025.20 for the Model S and Model X and found evidence that the company might be switching over to the Unreal Engine to power its in-car visualizations. That includes the Autopilot and FSD features that also offer visualization on the screens. Even though… Read more…
Lucid plans its own Gravity subsidy in the USA
As the U.S. White House is distancing itself from EV subsidies, some manufacturers are working against the grain, such as Lucid, which is introducing a $7,500 rebate for the upcoming Gravity to replace the subsidy being phased out. Read more…
Wuling launches updated Starlight S SUV with starting price of $13,900
Wuling offers PEHV and BEV options for the updated Starlight S, with the BEV variant offering a range of up to 510 kilometers. Read more…
ARENA invests in sustainable mining with BluVein
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting a first-of-its-kind dynamic charging technology to reduce emissions in the Australian mining sector with a $9 million grant to BluVein. Read more…
