Electric buses are an upgrade over their gas-powered counterparts in every single way. New technology and software solutions are unlocking the potential behind these zero-emission heavy-duty EVs. The mighty machines are now being used to build a vehicle-to-building (V2B) “resilience hub” with emergency backup capabilities.
The project is being funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC)…
Honda announced today a major investment in producing electric vehicles and batteries in the US. The company is the latest automaker to take that route in order to comply with requirements linked to the new EV tax credit.
The goal is to turn Ohio into Honda’s “EV…
Watch XPeng AeroHT complete its first international ‘flying car’ flight in Dubai with the X2 eVTOL
October 11, 2022
XPeng’s urban air mobility (UAM) company AeroHT has demonstrated huge progress for eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicles by showcasing its fifth-generation X2 ‘flying car’ publicly taking off, flying, and successfully landing during a demonstration in…
EV drivers receive promotion to see The Rock’s new movie in theaters after charging at EVgo chargers
October 11, 2022
Good news for EV drivers: If you complete a qualifying charging session at an EVgo station, you will be eligible for a $5 Fandango promotion code to see the new “Black Adam” movie in theaters, featuring The Rock.
EVgo has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures ahead of the long-awaited release of its latest superhero movie, “Black Adam,” coming to theaters near you starting October…
Blink overhauls entire charging network with revamped cloud platform and new mobile app
October 11, 2022
Global EV charging network Blink has announced a complete, ground-up overhaul of its current driver and host platforms as well as a new mobile app to improve reliability and access to its customers around the world.
Blink Charging Co. ($BLNK) is an EV charging network…
Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market
October 11, 2022
Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market.
For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that Tesla’s hold on the market will erode as more EV options…
Jackery’s popular portable power stations and solar panels on sale from $126 in New Green Deals
October 11, 2022
Fall weather and portable power stations practically go hand in hand, whether its for tagging along on camping trips to power your tent or bringing some added juice to the tailgate. Now Jackery, one of the most popular brands on the market, has its lineup of power stations and solar panels on sale starting at $126 as part of Amazon’s fall Prime Day savings event. We also have a wide selection of…
Canoo continues comeback with over 5,000 EVs orders from Zeeba, over half are binding
October 11, 2022
SoCal-based EV startup Canoo continues to claw its way out of the pit of near bankruptcy, announcing yet another large commitment of orders for its all-electric Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV) and Lifestyle Vehicle (LV). Fellow Los Angeles local Zeeba has committed to…
With all of the e-bike testing we’ve performed here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through the thousands of miles at this point, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to…
SPAN’s new Level 2 EV charger works even if your house has less than 200 amp service
October 11, 2022
Smart electrical panel maker SPAN has shipped the first deliveries of the SPAN Drive – a Level 2 EV charger that doesn’t require a home electrical upgrade – but the caveat is that it has to be paired with SPAN’s panel.
SPAN’s Level 2 EV charger
SPAN Drive charges at a maximum power of 11.52 kilowatts, is compatible with all EVs, and is now available in all 50 states.
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