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2026 Nissan Leaf 3rd-generation first drive impressions: don't you dare call it a hatchback

September 15, 2025
Nissan unveiled its third-generation Leaf earlier this year, but we were allowed some initial drive impressions on Wednesday. Of course, the first thing that stands out about the new Leaf is its design. Nissan says it’s adopting a subcompact crossover style instead of the hatchback style in the previous two iterations. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the quirky design of the…
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Arc's $160M tugboat deal shows how electrifying big boats is the right choice

September 12, 2025
Arc boats has announced a deal with Curtin Maritime to build 8 electric “ship assist” tugboats, meant for moving large cargo ships in and out of port. But the big takeaway is that nobody’s doing it because of grants or subsidies, but rather because it just makes economic sense. We at Electrek have covered Arc before, but if you remember them it would probably be from their Arc One, Arc Sport…
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Dahon marks huge IPO as investors jump for leading folding bike maker

September 11, 2025
DAHON, a leading global folding bike manufacturer, is entering a new chapter, this time with a public market twist. The company’s tech subsidiary, DAHON TECH, officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, marking a major milestone for the 40-year-old folding bike pioneer. It is exceedingly rare for bicycle companies to reach the point of an IPO, which among other things, helps give us…
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Rimac unveils new solid state battery and EV powertrains

September 10, 2025
Rimac Technology used IAA Mobility in Munich to launch new products, including a new battery pack platform based on solid-state battery cells. The company, better known for its electric supercars, is trying to position itself as a tier 1 automotive industry supplier with a new product lineup. Rimac made its name with electric supercars like the Nevara, but the company has also long been…
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