The Hero X8 electric scooter from distributor Hero Rider USA may not look outrageous at first, but it hides a powerful secret. Or rather two powerful secrets in the form of dual 1,000W peak-rated motors that give the scooter whiplash acceleration.
Combined with full-suspension for comfort and a flamboyant customizable light show for safety, this scooter packs a lot of features in one small…
Tesla has released today its Q1 2021 delivery and production results, and as expected, the automaker has achieved record deliveries for a first quarter, but it also went way beyond that.
Tesla Q1 2021 expectations
As we discussed earlier this week, Tesla was coming off of…
GE Renewable Energy has made an agreement with Chicago-based Invenergy, a global clean energy developer and operator, to provide wind turbines for the 1.48 gigawatt North Central Wind Energy Facilities in Oklahoma.
GE’s largest-ever onshore wind project
The North Central…
Quick Charge Podcast: April 1, 2021
April 2, 2021
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…
MG has revealed first images of its Cyberster electric concept vehicle before its debut at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show this month. The two-seater sports car was developed by the MG Advanced Design Centre in London and was designed as a futuristic homage to the brand’s…
Ever wondered how your electric vehicle updates itself over the air (OTA)? Is it software or firmware? Perhaps you’re wondering if the new EV you’re considering is even fit with over-the-air capabilities.
No matter the reason, we’ve put together a guide outlining how…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
IKEA partners with Fluid Truck to use only e-delivery trucks in NYC’s 5 boroughs by May 2021.
IEEFA’s 2021 report reflects the US’s clean energy surge, and Texas is a good case study.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching…
A new report states that Tesla is selling electric car credits to Volkswagen in China, as the latter hasn’t managed to catch up to the zero-emission mandate yet.
In 2018, China implemented a zero-emission mandate to force automakers to build more electric vehicles in the…
Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance brand and tuner, announced its electrification plans, including upcoming all-electric performance vehicles.
AMG was a performance vehicle and tuning company founded by former Mercedes engineers.
It grew in popularity as…
Rivian announces service plan, follows Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling
April 2, 2021
Rivian announced its service plan today, and it’s following Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling.
Last month, Rivian announced its plan for charging ahead of the start of deliveries of its first electric vehicles.
With the charging announcement, we noted that Rivian is wisely following Tesla’s lead, and now the startup is doing the same when it comes to service.
While most…
