Doosan Bobcat launched its new, all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader at CES this week, calling it the first fully electric machine of this kind to reach the market. Even better news for Bobcat fans: they’ve already sold a whole bunch of ’em.
But wait, there are already electric loaders on the market, aren’t there? What makes this Bobcat a “world’s first”? Read on.
What makes…
VW announces the launch of its electric minibus on March 9
January 6, 2022
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has confirmed that the VW ID.BUZZ, a new electric version of the brand’s iconic minibus, will launch on March 9.
We have been teased about VW relaunching its famous minibus as an electric vehicle for years now. The German automaker…
Pure Watercraft has unveiled the first fruits of its collaboration with General Motors at CES 2022, and it’s a Pure-branded, “affordable luxury” electric pontoon boat that offers silent running, smooth acceleration, and dramatically reduced maintenance – without…
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) gave her first State of the State Address yesterday, and her “New Era for New York” Agenda states that she will propose legislation to shift to 100% electric school buses by 2035.
She will also propose legislation to require that, by 2027, all new school bus purchases will be zero-emissions.
New York State electric school bus plan
In a document the governor…
Tech pecs and pricing revealed for NIU’s innovative new electric bike ahead of US/EU launch
January 6, 2022
The electric mobility company NIU has several interesting electric motorcycles and scooters headed to the US and Europe this year, yet the company’s new BQi electric bicycle has drawn just as much attention recently. And now we’re finally getting pricing and tech specs…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 6, 2022
January 6, 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…
The ’72 Plymouth Satellite is a bit more obscure than the ’69 Dodge Charger from The Dukes of Hazzard or Kowalski’s white ’70 Challenger from Vanishing Point, but it’s still one of the most desirable pre-emission Mopars out there. The owner of this particular Satellite loved the looks of the car, but Hemi muscle isn’t what it used to be. So, he went searching for a way to keep the car…
Tesla unveils its giant Megapack battery project in Texas
January 6, 2022
Tesla has unveiled its giant new Megapack battery project in Texas in a new Youtube video. It’s one of the biggest yet.
Texas is having to rethink its electric grid after bad weather last winter put so much pressure on the grid that it pushed it to the brink of failure.
The “world’s first” nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle, was launched on January 3 by GAF Energy, the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America.
January 6: Electrek spoke with a GAF Energy…
OKAI unveils powerful full-suspension carbon electric bike with torque sensor & touchscreen
January 6, 2022
Electric mobility-giant OKAI has taken to CES 2022 to unveil its latest electric two-wheeler, the OKAI SB20.
Following the company’s launch of a high performance electric scooter comes this new announcement from the company, revealing a slick-looking electric mountain bike.
The SB20 features a carbon fiber full-suspension frame and uses an array of high-end components.
The suspension is a…
