In a not entirely unforeseen turn of events, Dutch electric bike brand VanMoof has just found a buyer to scoop up the bankrupt e-bike maker. McClaren Applied’s scooter brand Lavoie purchased the company and looks set to try and roll it into its micromobility portfolio.
To refresh your memory, VanMoof recently took a glossy tailspin into financial peril, ultimately ending in the Dutch…
Super73: Meet the e-bike company that squares love to hate
August 31, 2023
Anyone that’s into e-bikes is almost certainly already aware of Super73. And if you aren’t into e-bikes, then you’ve probably at least seen some Super73s riding around your town. They’re the admittedly motorcycle-looking electric bikes that haven proven extremely…
Tesla is under federal investigation over company resources being used to build Elon Musk a house
August 31, 2023
Tesla is now under federal investigation by the DOJ over potentially using company resources to build a mansion for Elon Musk.
This story first emerged last year.
It was reported that Tesla was conducting an internal investigation about misappropriating company…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 30, 2023
August 31, 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…
Starting this week, Colorado residents will have the opportunity to save an extra $6,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle simply by turning in their old gas guzzlers. Here’s who is eligible.
Colorado is offering an extra $6,000 for new EVs
Colorado…
Today, we take a first look at the Envo Electric All Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV), an interesting-looking electric ATV that can actually get some work done.
I’ve had a prototype from Envo for a few weeks now, and almost every time someone has seen me on this vehicle, they had…
Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?
August 30, 2023
Is a viable option for electric van life finally here? Possibly! Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz shared more details of its 2024 eSprinter Van refresh, including a more accurate range estimate (although still not official). What is official is the pricing, however, and when compared with its other specs, we may see some van enthusiasts consider a conversion.
The eSprinter is an all-electric version…
Could General Motors be crafting a rugged electric SUV for its Buick brand? A new painting from GM Design that looks eerily similar to Kia’s flagship EV9 could give us a clue.
When you think of rugged SUVs, Buick isn’t often the first brand that comes to mind. But…
Alfa Romeo reveals the 33 Stradale supercar that goes 0-60 in under 3 sec, but good luck getting one
August 30, 2023
As an homage to its 1960s sports car by the same name, Alfa Romeo has revealed a modern-day, limited-edition version of the 33 Stradale that is all-electric. In line with its name, Alfa Romeo is only building 33 versions of this supercar, and your chances of getting one from…
Juiced Bikes Labor Day sale takes up to $700 off e-bikes, WORX electric pressure washer, more
August 30, 2023
The Labor Day green energy deals are starting to go live, with Now taking its popular collection of e-bikes, you’ll find some of the best prices of the year detailed below. We’re also tracking this to go alongside . Just don’t forget we also have a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV…
