Lectric eBikes, one of the largest suppliers of electric bicycles in the US, made a joint announcement today with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of a voluntary recall for many of the Lectric XP 3.0 electric bikes produced and sold earlier this year.
The recall is related to a braking issue with the mechanical brake calipers on the bikes.
According to the announcement, “the…
Tesla announces production of 2 millionth EV at Giga Shanghai
September 7, 2023
Tesla has announced that Gigafactory Shanghai has produced its 2 millionth electric vehicle – making it the most productive EV factory.
Gigafactory Shanghai is a significant success story for Tesla.
In 2021, CEO Elon Musk disclosed that Gigafactory Shanghai has now…
US solar installations expected to be a record 32 GW in 2023
September 7, 2023
The US solar industry is expecting to install an unprecedented 32 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2023, according to a report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.
This year’s anticipated installed solar capacity is a 52%…
A Tesla Cybertruck labeled as an “RC Engineering Prototype” has been spotted supercharging in Las Vegas, showing why V4 superchargers will be needed as more vehicles get access to the supercharger network.
The Tesla Cybertruck is coming soon, and we’ve been seeing more and more pics and videos of it testing in recent days. We’ve seen it towing a trailer, with the frunk open and liner…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 6, 2023
September 7, 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…
Hyundai is launching an in-car payments service, Hyundai Pay, for the new and improved 2024 Hyundai Kona electric.
2024 Hyundai Kona electric gets in-car payments
2024 Hyundai Kona electric owners can find and pay for things directly through their vehicle’s…
Volkswagen CEO does not see Chinese EV makers as a threat as prices double overseas
September 6, 2023
According to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, European manufacturers have an advantage over Chinese EV makers. VW leader said that the Chinese offer their vehicles “at twice the price they pay in China” of that in Europe.
VW is not threatened by Chinese EV makers, CEO says
Although Blume did acknowledge that “The Chinese have learned how to build cars over the last few decades” at the IAA…
SWFT BMX e-bike is just $500 (Save 50%), Juiced Scorpion X2 $400 off launch sale, more
September 6, 2023
An e-bike for just $500? It’s not too good to be true. Right now, you can save 50% on the SWFT BMX e-bike through the end of the day all while dropping its price down to $500. It’s joined by a launch discount on the just-announced , as well as . Just don’t forget about…
Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!
September 6, 2023
Nearly a year after informing reservation holders it would be halting all production of its electric tonneau cover to complete a redesign, Rivian’s R1T configurator is hinting at its imminent return. There are certainly some conditions to consider, but it appears that the…
Up-and-coming EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone in December as its first electric SUV, the Polestar 4, begins rolling out in China.
Polestar’s CEO Thomas Ingenlath told CNBC that the EV maker plans to begin Polestar 4 production, with deliveries expected by the end of the year.
Ingenlath also mentioned that Polestar will take an innovative approach by launching its first…
