Both Teslas are three years old, so this is a good look at how mileage affects battery degradation. Read more…
New 2026 Volvo S90 looks great – but if you can read this, you probably can’t have one
Volvo Cars took the wraps off new-for-2026 S90 plug-in hybrid, calling the big sedan the most elegant and comfortable 90 yet, promising nearly 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range and a comprehensive suite of high-end technology and design updates … but if you’re reading this in English, you probably can’t have one. Read more…
New 2026 Volvo S90 looks great – but if you can read this, you probably can’t have one
Volvo Cars took the wraps off new-for-2026 S90 plug-in hybrid, calling the big sedan the most elegant and comfortable 90 yet, promising nearly 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range and a comprehensive suite of high-end technology and design updates … but if you’re reading this in English, you probably can’t have one. Read more…
This is it: Mazda EZ-60 crossover interior revealed ahead of global launch [video]
We got our first look at the new-for-2026 Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover just last week, but Mazda played coy with the interior, leading many in the media (including us) to believe that the interior would be pretty similar to the EZ-6 sedan‘s. We were wrong. Read more…
This is it: Mazda EZ-60 crossover interior revealed ahead of global launch [video]
We got our first look at the new-for-2026 Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover just last week, but Mazda played coy with the interior, leading many in the media (including us) to believe that the interior would be pretty similar to the EZ-6 sedan‘s. We were wrong. Read more…
Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]
For the Valen Rev+, Retrospec managed to get the best out of that iconic moto-style scrambler spirit and put it into a comfortably handling fat tire e-bike while also keeping the performance bits that make it fun, and the best part is it comes at a reasonable price of just under $1,80. Read more…
Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]
For the Valen Rev+, Retrospec managed to get the best out of that iconic moto-style scrambler spirit and put it into a comfortably handling fat tire e-bike while also keeping the performance bits that make it fun, and the best part is it comes at a reasonable price of just under $1,80. Read more…
Zeekr launches 009 Grand Collector’s Edition in bigger bet on luxury car market
The Zeekr 009 Grand Collector’s Edition is priced a further 14 percent higher than the luxurious Zeekr 009 Grand, with deliveries set to begin in June.
Zeekr has created a more exclusive character for the model with unique elements to target the affluent.
Subaru Trailseeker EV First Look: An Electric Outback With Good Vibes
The automaker surprised with an all electric off-roader at the New York Auto Show. Here’s a closer walk around. Read more…
Nio Firefly officially launches 1st model, starts at $16,410 in China
Deliveries of Firefly cars will begin on April 29, with a BaaS battery rental purchase option available on August 1.
Firefly’s starting price is 19.49 percent lower than the pre-sales price, and is also lower than the BMW Mini and Mercedes-Benz Smart cars.
Huawei and Chery launch new Luxeed R7 with 1,627 km range
Chinese tech giant Huawei and automaker Chery have unveiled the latest addition to their Luxeed lineup of electric vehicles. The new R7, available in Max and Ultra trims, is part of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) and promises to deliver a longer driving experience for consumers. The Luxeed R7 has a sleek and aerodynamic design, with dimensions measuring 4956… Read more…
Tesla delays new ‘affordable EV/stripped down Model Y’ in the US, report says
Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its new “affordable EV,” which is believed to be a stripped-down Model Y, in the United States. Read more…
The messy middle, hybrid semis, and century old tech comes to trucking
On today’s fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today’s trucking industry called, “the messy middle,” explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we’ve got ReVolt Motors’ CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better. Read more…
Trump’s war on clean energy just killed $6B in red state projects
Thanks to Trump’s repeated executive order attacks on US clean energy policy, nearly $8 billion in investments and 16 new large-scale factories and other projects were cancelled, closed, or downsized in Q1 2025.. Read more…
Tesla Delays Affordable EV (Again): Report
Tesla keeps saying it will build affordable products. But it’s kicking the can down the road, yet again. Read more…
PEM develops laser drying process for battery production
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell… Read more…
RadRunner e-bikes from $999, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 with solar panels $2,999, Anker Everfrost review, more
Well folks, the weekend is nearly here and before it officially arrives we’ve pieced together the latest roundup of Green Deals. Leading the pack today are RadRunner 2 and 3 Plus e-bikes from $999 as well as an EcoFlow flash sale that takes the brand’s robust DELTA Pro 3 with four 125W solar panels down to a new $2,999 low. We’ve also went hands-on with Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler, and the full review is waiting for you to scope out right here. There are also plenty of other deals from earlier in the week that are still live, so head below and we’ll get you caught up on what you may have missed. Read more…
Podcast: how Elon killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surge, and Chinese EVs keep killing it
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Elon Musk killed Tesla Model 2, global EV sales surging, how Chinese EVs keep killing it, and more. Read more…
ABF Freight orders five more Orange EV electric terminal trucks
Orange EV, a manufacturer of Class 8 all-electric terminal trucks, has announced that ABF Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has placed an order for five additional Orange EV terminal trucks. ABF Freight received its first four terminal trucks from Orange EV in 2022, and currently has nine in its fleet. It will receive and deploy… Read more…
BetterFleet receives $15 million to advance adoption of its EV fleet charging management platform
Fleet-management software company BetterFleet, with US headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. The round was led by venture firms Aligned Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC). The funding will fuel BetterFleet’s expansion across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, which will focus… Read more…
