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OKAI launches 37 MPH high power 1,800W off-road standing electric scooter

OKAI has just announced several new products, including the OKAI ES800 off-road scooter that packs in considerably more power than most standing electric scooters. The OKAI ES800 is described by the company as a “new breed of scooter” for off-road riding. The high performance motor puts out 1,800W of peak power from a 1,000W continuous power rating. The torquey motor is designed to help the…
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Tesla (TSLA) accused of ‘supporting genocide’ for opening store in controversial Chinese region Xinjiang

Criticisms of Tesla are mounting up over the company’s announcement that it is opening a new store in Xinjiang, a region of China where human rights groups believe the Chinese government put over 1 million Uyghurs and members of other Muslim minorities in labor camps. After U.N. experts and human rights groups have raised the issues with China’s treatment of Uyghurs in the region for years…
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Geely-owned Zeekr brand sets its sights on North America

You know Geely as the Chinese money behind Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus – but they’re a lot bigger than that. Geely has its own brand, is backing an electric Smart revival, and recently invested billions in Mercedes’ parent company, Daimler, to become a top shareholder. Geely means business, in other words, and the CEO of their newest premium EV brand, Zeekr, has eyes on America. The Zeekr…
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Quick Charge Podcast: January 3, 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…
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Indigo set to launch rideshare and delivery EVs at CES

Indigdo Technologies promises “a new class” of purpose-built electric vehicles that it says are smooth, spacious, sustainable, and aimed at the meaty middle of the rideshare and delivery markets. They’re also promising in-wheel electric motors, active suspension systems, wireless high-speed charging, and revolutionary battery management software at a competitive price. Is the Indigo too good…
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