Montgomery County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the US, has deployed the single largest electric school bus fleet in the country.
Last school year, the school district saw the delivery of its first 25 electric buses and installed electric infrastructure at one of its transportation depots.
It’s now added 61 more electric buses to its fleet, for a total of…
Magna will invest $500 million to expand EV facilities and bring over 1,500 new jobs to Michigan
October 25, 2022
Contract manufacturing superpower Magna International announced it is investing over $500 million to erect two new manufacturing facilities and expand a third in the state of Michigan. The new and expanded Magna facilities will develop components specifically for the growing…
The Van Raam Balance may not look that different from afar, but upon closer inspection you’ll see a novel-looking frame that, among other features, helps the Netherlands-based company tout it as the safest two-wheeled electric bike in the world.
The biggest difference…
The sounds of a Tesla: A guide to sounds your electric car makes
October 25, 2022
Tesla has produced a new guide to familiarize yourself with the sounds that its electric cars make. Even though EVs are quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles, it doesn’t mean they are noiseless.
Electric cars not only reduce pollution from harmful emissions at the tailpipe, but they also reduce noise pollution.
That’s a benefit that is often underappreciated, but a reduction in noise…
Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico
October 25, 2022
Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Nuevo Leon, a Mexican state bordering Texas, as CEO Elon Musk meets with the governor.
Earlier this year, people crossing the border between Texas and Nuevo Leon were surprised to see not just the usual marked lanes for cars and…
BLUETTI raises nearly $9.5M on Indiegogo to deliver its AC500 and B300S Backup Power Station
October 25, 2022
BLUETTI POWER Inc. is a global leader in portable and solar energy solutions and is showing no signs of slowing down its innovation. After for the AC500 power station and B300S expansion battery pack combo system this past September, BLUETTI has already garnered close to…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 24, 2022
October 25, 2022
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…
Tesla has released a new software update (2022.40.1) that delivers improved charging efficiency for faster charge time and reduced energy costs, along with a few other goodies.
Some Tesla owners are waking up to a new software update bringing new features and capabilities…
Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy.
However, it may slow down some of its existing electric vehicle programs.
For years, we have been reporting…
Ryvid Anthem first ride: Testing a budget electric motorcycle that looks like a million bucks
October 24, 2022
The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle is one of the most innovative light electric motorcycles we’ve seen in years. The bike already began taking pre-orders, with deliveries expected next year, and I recently got the chance to test out a pair of Ryvid Anthem prototypes during a trip to LA.
At just $7,800, the Anthem is one of the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycles on the…
