I’ve tested a lot of folding fat tire e-bikes. They’re one of the most popular categories of low-cost e-bikes thanks to their combination of go-anywhere design and compact form factor, but I’ve never seen one quite as odd-looking as the EUY K6 Pro.
That’s thanks to its novel folding design that features a rarely seen center-axle hinge to fold the bike in half. It’s weird. It’s wild.
Toyota shareholders protest EV stance with votes to oust longtime leader from the board
June 12, 2023
Toyota shareholders are sending a clear message at the Japanese automaker’s annual meeting this year – it’s time to go electric. Several investors have mentioned they have voted or plan to vote to remove longtime leader Akio Toyoda from the board over the automaker’s…
Ford made a huge announcement Monday, revealing the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center is officially open for business. The new EV center is Ford’s first carbon-neutral plant and will be the home for its next-gen EVs, including the electric Explorer and an upcoming sports…
Electric boatbuilder Silent Yachts is opening a luxury resort in Fiji powered entirely by solar energy
June 12, 2023
Silent Resorts – the exclusive partner of solar electric boatbuilder Silent Yachts, is building off the early success of its first fully-sustainable residences and intends to bring a new solar-powered resort to the island nation of Fiji. These exclusive residences are being erected to promote sustainability and exploration while offering some income opportunities for the exclusive members who…
EV maker NIO revealed Monday it’s slashing prices on all of its models by $4,200 (30,000 yuan) in China in addition to ending free battery swapping services, effective immediately.
NIO cuts EV prices to boost sales
The move comes after NIO was the only major EV major in…
Tesla’s NACS connector is gaining support from several other companies, primarily charging station manufacturers and operators.
Following the announcement that both Ford and GM will adopt Tesla’s NACS connector in future electric vehicles in North America, EV charging…
Watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built
June 12, 2023
You can watch the steepest Tesla Solar Roof being built in this new project that showcases the versatility of the solar tiles.
By being a roofing product that panels added on top of existing roofing products, Tesla’s solar roof tiles offer an opportunity to address new parts of the markets.
It can be a solution for homeowners who want to go solar, but they need to replace their roof soon.
It…
For the first time in US history, US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports, according to a new study.
US-made wind and solar
Dartmouth and Princeton researchers just released a study called, “Effects of Renewable Energy Provisions of the Inflation…
Tesla unveils new Giga Laboratory concept
June 11, 2023
Tesla has unveiled a new retail concept called ‘Giga Laboratory’, which appears to be a showcase of its manufacturing capacity.
While Tesla announced a move to online sales and moved back from physical retail back in 2019, the automaker has, in practice, continued to…
In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived.
Rivian has partnered with Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy to install the new wind turbine. Once it’s online, it will be capable of generating nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year – the…
