Compared to many of the funky-looking EVs we find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, today’s entry is dangerously close to being almost normal. In fact, it actually is fairly normal in China, where smaller and less expensive EVs are quite common.
This specific model is produced by a manufacturer known as Wuling, which you may have seen before. The carmaker has…
Luxury electric bike company Riese & Müller generally ships its e-bikes the same way every electric bike maker in the world does so: in cardboard bike boxes. But now the company is switching to a new, greener solution.
Riese & Müller has just unveiled its new…
Tesla Cybertruck found broken down on side of the road
August 12, 2023
A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was found broken down on the side of the road as the automaker is testing the electric pickup truck ahead of the start of production.
Over the last few months, we have been reporting on Tesla’s evolving test program for the Cybertruck…
Automobili Pininfarina teases world premiere of new EV called B95 – 'a collectible masterpiece'
August 12, 2023
After already unveiling to new EVs that will be on display at Monterey Car Week, Automobili Pininfarina is surprising us with a third vehicle called the B95 that will make its world debut next week. Here’s what we know so far.
It’s been a busy month or so for Automobili Pininfarina – a famed Italian design brand reborn as an all-electric hypercar developer. In July, the company unveiled the…
Is an electric truck from Hyundai on the way? A Rivian R1T was spotted with testing plates near Hyundai’s Namyang research and design (R&D) facility in South Korea.
Hyundai benchmarking Rivian R1T electric truck?
In June, the Hyundai Motor Group released its…
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…
Rad Power's RadTrike sees $600 discount in New Green Deals, Level 2 EV charger $228, e-mowers, more
August 11, 2023
The weekend is ushering in a fresh batch of price cuts in the green energy world, with a rare discount taking $600 off the . That’s joined by some other unique offers like and a price cut on the . Just don’t forget about our massive list of e-bike discounts now live, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing…
Despite scientists’ urgent pleas to address climate change, some Americans don’t see it as a priority, and others say it’s not real.
Overall, less than half – 46% – of Americans say human activity is the primary reason for climate change. By contrast, 26% say…
California-based EV maker Lucid Motors issued three separate recalls in the same week, affecting 6,360 Lucid Air electric sedans. However, two of the issues can be fixed through OTA updates.
Lucid issues three separate Air EV recalls
The three recalls were issued on July…
Take a look at Tesla's growing Gigafactory Berlin and its beautiful new V4 Supercharger
August 11, 2023
A new drone flyover gives us a great look Tesla’s growing Gigafactory Berlin and a beautiful new V4 Supercharger at the factory.
Tesla achieved its first main goal at Gigafactory Berlin earlier this year – ramping up Model Y production to 5,000 units per week. It’s not clear what lies ahead for the giant factory, but it is certainly growing.
Last month, Tesla revealed its plan for the…
