The Thunder 1FT from 5th Wheel is a $1,399 folding full suspension fat tire electric bike that claims it can handle all terrains. With great mountain biking trails nearby, I naturally wanted to see just how well it performs off-road and what components contribute to achieving that attractive price point.
Right out of the gate, the Thunder 1FT exudes a minimalist yet rugged look. The frame is…
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 moped-style e-bikes from Electra, e-bikes and the right to repair debate, e-bike…
Most of the fun and oddly-shaped electric vehicles we’ve found for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column have been rather slow, urban style vehicles. That’s true whether its a tiger-shaped bus or a Cinderella carriage. But this super-cheap…
For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000.
Ford’s all-electric crossover SUV, introduced in 2019, has risen to become one of the top-selling EVs in the US.
Over 39,000 Mustang Mach-E’s were sold last year, placing it third among the top-selling…
Dhp Technology makes folding solar roofs, and now they’re going to be built over 45 rest stops, where they’ll power EV charging stations.
Swiss startup Dhp Technology is part of the ABCD-Horizon consortium, which includes Swiss energy company Aventron, BG Consulting…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck getting close, Tesla Solar shift, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more
August 25, 2023
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Cybertruck getting close, a shift in Tesla Solar strategy, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more.
We are heading back…
Renewables provided a quarter of the US’s electrical generation during the first half of 2023 – a slight increase from 2022, according to new US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.
The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through June 30, 2023) reveals that in the first six months of this year, electrical generation by renewables (i.e., biomass…
Buick revealed the new Velite 6 electric sedan on Friday with up to 267 miles (430 km) CLTC range and a “surprisingly low” starting price of around $15,500 (112,800 yuan).
Check out Buick’s new Velite 6 electric car
The automaker announced the new all-electric…
BirdBike e-bike sees $1,369 discount alongside EGO electric leaf blower combo at $249
August 25, 2023
Need a new e-bike? The oh-so popular BirdBike e-bike is now dropping to one of its lowest prices ever at $930. With $1,369 in savings attached, the deals today are also joined by the perfect electric tool upgrade for fall. This is now on sale just in time for those falling…
A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time.
Supercharger V4 has been revealed in construction plans for over a year now. It has been deployed at Supercharger stations in Europe for four months. And yet, Tesla has yet to officially unveil the new charger and reveal its specs.
Instead, we have to get our information from what we…
