On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, Seth is on vacation and it’s just me, Fred, so we are going to discuss EV news as usual, but we are also going to make the episode more interactive by taking more questions from you, the audience.
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Ride1Up updates its 'best all-around e-bike,' drops price
August 18, 2023
Ride1Up has long focused on effective yet affordable commuter-style e-bikes, though has expanded its lineup lately to cover an increasingly wide range of models from electric cruisers to e-mopeds. Now the company is putting some love and attention back into the commuter side…
Automobili Pininfarina unveils the new topless Barchetta – now the most expensive EV on the planet
August 18, 2023
Less than a week after teasing a new “collectible masterpiece” codenamed the B95, Automobili Pininfarina has just unveiled the EV – which we have learned is called the Barchetta. This extremely limited production run electric hypercar feature blends past and present…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 17, 2023
August 18, 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 Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
If you’re deciding between an electric or hybrid Toyota, the bZ4X EV may offer a better value. Despite its higher MSRP, the all-electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Toyota Hybrid Camry.
The 2023 Toyota bZ4X XLE has a base MSRP of $42,000 with 252 miles EPA est…
Tesla and its solar partners in Hawaii are helping the local popular in Maui amid the devasting fires with interesting looking makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power stations.
In recent days, Maui was hit by devasting wildfires that have ravaged communities, taken the lives…
Tesloid's Frunk Cooler for Model Y and Model 3 is a must-have for Tesla drivers [Save 10%]
August 17, 2023
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Tesloid’s Frunk Cooler and Food Bag fits…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which is now one year old, 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 electrical appliances to heat pumps. Check out this…
As automakers battle for market share in the new electric era, a few stand out among the crowd. Namely, Tesla maintained its status as the world’s largest EV maker in Q2, with BYD closing the gap. Meanwhile, the third largest EV maker may surprise you. See who else made…
Department of Energy researchers have figured out a way to help keep the grid resilient as the US rapidly electrifies.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have been undertaking research to better understand the effects of electrical faults in the modern US power grid.
Faults are abnormal conditions in an electrical circuit that interrupt the flow of…
