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 electric car somehow got an extra serving of power before it left the factory, helping it achieve highway speeds.
And when I say…
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…
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 to Munich for the IAA Mobility Show 2023 September 5th – 10th as both Media sponsors and attendees. If you want to see the…
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…
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 leaves. We also have a massive list of e-bike discounts, too, if your EV needs are going to require something a bit…
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…
Polestar taps Mobileye for ADAS tech to enable hands-free, eyes-off driving, beginning in the 4 EV
August 25, 2023
EV automaker Polestar and autonomous technology developer Mobileye have announced they are collaborating together to integrate the latter’s Chauffeur platform on the Polestar 4. As the new SUV coupe launches overseas, Mobileye looks to bring autonomous driving to the…
Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which
August 25, 2023
If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian, I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option.
Rivian discontinuing the Compass Yellow color option
The Rivian R1T and R1S come standard with its LA Silver. However, you can choose to upgrade the paint color to Glacier White, Rivian Blue, Forest Green (my personal favorite), Red Canyon, Midnight, El Cap…
