Tesla claims its used car business is “as big as some publicly traded used car retailers,” and it is expanding fast.
Many factors separate Tesla’s business from other automakers, and its direct-sale model is one of the biggest – and probably the one that other automakers are most jealous of.
Tesla operates all of its stores, service, and delivery centers. It doesn’t use the third-party…
Faraday Future (FFIE) resolves investor dispute, raises up to $100M to launch FF 91
September 26, 2022
EV start-up Faraday Future (FFIE) inches one step closer to finally launching its flagship EV, the FF 91, after announcing Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve an ongoing dispute with its largest shareholder to fund production.
Faraday Future continues raising…
A fire broke out at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s recycling plant in the early hours of the morning, and now a local group that has been fighting the project is using the fire to call for stopping production.
In the early hours of the morning, Tesla’s own fire brigade at…
Huck Cycles Overland is a US-made Mad Max-style electric moped proving popular in big cities
September 25, 2022
Huck Cycles, a North Carolina electric moped maker, is finding that its off-road optimized electric moped is actually proving quite popular for city riders as well.
It’s a surprising finding, considering the bike was originally designed for hunters, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts that wanted a powerful but (relatively) lightweight electric two-wheeler.
The bike was inspired by the classic…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 24, 2022
September 24, 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.
: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh…
Weird Alibaba: Anyone want a $2,000 school bus-shaped electric food truck from China?
September 24, 2022
Sign me up! The weird and wacky world of Chinese electric vehicles just got even more interesting. That’s because it turns out you can order yourself a fancy-shmancy new electric food truck in the shape of a school bus straight from the other side of the world.
And that…
The second largest electric school bus fleet in the US just crossed 500,000 service miles
September 24, 2022
The school year is beginning, so the buses will be out in full force. However, you may notice a significant difference this year as emission-free electric school buses roll out across the United States. One of the nation’s leading school bus manufacturers, Thomas Built Buses, just achieved a major milestone with help from its Virginia-based dealer Sonny Merryman — Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley…
Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable onshore wind turbine blades
September 24, 2022
After getting the world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades up and spinning in August, Siemens Gamesa has just launched its RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects.
The Siemens Gamesa RecyclableBlade for offshore was launched in September 2021…
XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch
September 24, 2022
Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering two new versions and different prices. The Chinese automaker has cited tremendous customer demand as the reason for the changes, but the overhaul…
The best urban electric bikes you can buy for under $1,000 right now
September 23, 2022
Here at Electrek, I’ve had the rough job of testing literally hundreds of electric bicycles over the past few years (ok fine, it’s super fun). I’ve seen everything from bargain basement models to several ultra high-end electric bikes with cutting-edge materials and advanced production processes.
Sometimes the cheapest electric bikes leave me wanting more, while the super expensive e-bikes…
