In just four years, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes quickly grew into a major player in the US e-bike market. The garage startup story of how Lectric’s founders rode the brand’s budget-priced e-bikes all the way to the top has been told many times. Just as fascinating, yet less well-known, is how committed the company has been to giving back through major donations and philanthropy.
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Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program
November 28, 2023
After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then.
Ford asked its dealership network to…
The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28
November 28, 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28.
The UAE Wind Program
The 117.5-megawatt (MW) “UAE Wind Program” project, inaugurated in…
Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday.
After a lot of anticipation, years of waiting, and some delays, Tesla is finally going to deliver the Cybertruck at an event on November 30. That’s this upcoming Thursday.
We have been suspecting that Tesla would only deliver the electric pickup truck to…
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV.
Nissan Skyline to be reborn as electric SUV and fastback
Nissan’s Skyline was born in 1969 after merging with…
Rivian (RIVN) officially kicks off EV leasing program, beginning in these 14 states
November 27, 2023
Less than a week after confirming an EV leasing program was in the works, American automaker Rivian has officially added the option to its online configurator. Beginning today, customers in 14 initial states can sign up to lease an R1T pickup from the automaker’s existing…
Volkswagen is struggling to keep up as buyers shift to EVs. CEO of VW brand cars, Thomas Shafer, warned, “We are no longer competitive,” after announcing additional job cuts Monday.
VW plans job cuts to keep pace with EV leaders
Europe’s largest automaker aims to cut costs and improve returns to keep pace with EV leaders like Tesla.
“With many of our pre-existing structures…
Great Wall Motor to expand to 8 additional countries in Europe and establish local R&D center
November 27, 2023
After beginning sales in Europe last year, Chinese EV automaker Great Wall Motor appears poised to expand its reach across the continent to at least eight additional countries. Furthermore, the automaker intends to establish a new European R&D center as it ponders…
QuietKat Lynx e-bike $800 off, Jackery power stations from $154, Gotrax e-scooters, more
November 27, 2023
Cyber Monday is wrapping up the holiday shopping season with a fresh batch of green deals that’ll also save you some green. Jackery’s latest sale is now live and taking up to 50% off an assortment of its popular portable power stations – like the Explorer 2000 PRO at…
A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV.
Volkswagen ID. Cross filing hints at new electric SUV
Volkswagen wants to become more competitive as electric vehicle sales continue climbing globally.
According to a…