REI’s bicycle brand Co-op Cycles has just unveiled its first ever in-house developed electric mountain bike, the Co-op Cycles DRT e3.1.
Co-op Cycles maintains a healthy list of two-wheelers in its lineup, including several electric models.
But this is the first time we’ve seen a dedicated electric mountain bike like this from the brand, developed in-house by the team’s designers.
As REI…
Tesla has made another rare expansion of its Magic Dock Superchargers for non-Tesla electric cars in North America.
Over the last two years, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles.
In Europe, Tesla has already opened hundreds…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 26, 2023
September 27, 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.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Ford electric vehicle owners are getting a charging experience upgrade
September 27, 2023
Several Ford electric vehicle owners are beta-testing a new charging feature set to roll out to all new Ford EV models. Ford is introducing a software update to make the charging experience as easy as possible.
Ford makes electric vehicle charging easier
The new feature, Charge Assist, was initially rolled out last April in Europe to help EV drivers find charging stations through their SYNC 4…
Rich white people are overwhelmingly blocking wind farms
September 27, 2023
The NIMBYs blocking the deployment of wind farms are overwhelmingly rich and white in the US and Canada, according to a new study.
Rich white people are wind farm NIMBYs
The study, “Prevalence and predictors of wind energy opposition in North America,” is newly…
The end of the third quarter is approaching as EV makers prepare for a crucial stretch into the end of the year. Several EV stocks, including Rivian (RIVN) and Fisker (FSR), are climbing Tuesday on optimistic delivery expectations.
Rivian stock rises on buy rating, Q3…
Ride1Up's original Prodigy e-bike hits $1,895, Anker SOLIX power station first discount, more
September 26, 2023
Ride1Up just launched its new V2 e-bike, but you can score the original Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. It’s being joined by the first discount on Anker’s just-released SOLIX C1000 power station at $749, as well as Hover-1’s Night Owl folding e-scooter at $610 off. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals…
Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act
September 26, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this easy-to-use IRA…
Volkswagen cites slow demand amid EV production cuts at German plants
September 26, 2023
Amid several reports that Volkswagen is cutting EV production at two German plants, the automaker revealed the reason – slowing demand.
Volkswagen suspends EV production in Germany
Last week, a report from the German newspaper Automobilwoche claimed Volkswagen was…
Honda's new electric sports car will debut next month, hinting at an NSX successor EV
September 26, 2023
At the Japan Mobility Show next month, Honda will showcase several new products and tech, including a new electric sports car that will headline the booth.
The new electric sports car will “enable the driver to experience the pure joy of driving,” according to Honda.
Although the automaker was light on the details behind the project, it claims the concept will represent “Honda’s…
