The Xion CyberX electric moped has just launched today, offering up a high-speed and long-range electric two-wheeler at a price we rarely see in this industry.
Developed by San Diego-based Xion Bike, the CyberX is powered by a 5,000W (6.7 hp) mid-drive motor.
That motor is paired with a set of pedals to offer pedal assist, though don’t expect to add much useful pedaling when you approach the…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA.
South Dakota wants to subsidize more EV charging stations.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar…
The best (and worst) US states for EV charging
April 7, 2021
At this point in history, it’s safe to say that the electric vehicle is here to stay. At least for the foreseeable future. As EV sales grow year-over-year in the United States and the rest of the world, charging infrastructure is running to keep up. In the US…
GM to build Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pickup with 400-mile range at new Factory Zero
April 7, 2021
GM today announced that it will build a new Chevrolet Silverado Electric Pickup alongside the new Hummer EV at the new Factory Zero in Michigan.
Last year, GM announced that the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be the site of a new factory to produce only electric vehicles.
They confirmed that the project, called Factory Zero, is going to be behind the production of the new GMC Hummer…
The US federal government is currently looking to include a ramp-up of investments in electrification as part of a massive infrastructure bill.
It’s unclear how the money will be spent, but we are now hearing that the electric car tax credit could increase to…
San Diego-based is a leader in the affordably priced performance e-bike category, and it looks like the company has an interesting new e-bike up its sleeve.
That’s what we’re seeing from a new image shared minutes ago on the company’s social media profiles.
The…
VW will switch to mass-producing electric vehicles with bidirectional charging next year
April 6, 2021
Volkswagen has confirmed that it will switch all of its MEB-based electric vehicles to support bidirectional charging starting next year.
It could give a big boost to vehicle-to-grid technologies.
Vehicle-to-grid
During the early days of the electric vehicle revolution, the industry was cautious about the use of battery packs as longevity was a big question.
But now the industry as a whole is…
Diamondback has just announced the launch of its first-ever electric bikes as part of the company’s spring 2021 lineup.
Diamondback is owned by parent company Alta Cycling, which has already offered electric bicycles through its other brands including Haibike, Raleigh…
In a new interview with Kara Swisher on the Sway podcast, Apple CEO Tim Cook addresses the upcoming lawsuit with Epic Games, the controversy over iOS 14.5’s App Tracking Transparency policies, and more.
In regard to Apple’s interest in self-driving cars and autonomous…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled today the specs of its upcoming EQS electric sedan and confirmed a range of up to 478 miles on a big 108 kWh battery pack.
The full unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz EQS isn’t planned until April 15, but the German automaker has been doing a slow unveiling leading up to the event.
Last week, it unveiled the interior of the Mercedes-Benz EQS.
Today, the automaker is…
