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How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US

September 11, 2024
It’s a widely held opinion that improving safety in lithium-ion batteries used for electric bikes and e-scooters is generally considered to be a good thing. And yet you may be surprised at why Texas senator Ted Cruz is obstructing a bipartisan bill to improve battery safety in the US. Believe it or not, it largely comes down to a strange culture war over gas stoves. While e-bike battery fires…
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I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here's why

September 10, 2024
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my tesla shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. I’ve followed Tesla shares since 2008 and invested in the company after it went public in…
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Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy

September 10, 2024
A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 electric SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3. Volvo EX60 mid-size electric SUV coming in 2026 Despite pushing back its 100% EV sales pledge by 2030, Volvo still believes electric cars are the…
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Ford's updated E-Transit, America's best-selling electric van, is en route to customers

September 5, 2024
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America. Ford changed the game after introducing the E-Transit in 2020, the all-electric version of its best-selling van. After debuting in 2022, the E-Transit has held the top-selling EV van title…
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Belgian bus operator Hansea to add 181 MAN electric buses to existing fleet

September 3, 2024
Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet – and last week, the company announced plans to add 181 more electric buses by the end of 2025. Hansea’s electric bus success story began back in 2021, when VW-owned heavy truck brand MAN electric buses released the Lion’s City E Coach model (yes, there’s an apostrophe in the model’s name). The buses…
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