When the 80 mph (130 km/h) SONDORS Metacycle was first unveiled in January of this year, it shocked the industry with its low price of just $5,000 but also left many unanswered questions. The battery was a key unaddressed topic.
We knew that it would be a 4 kWh pack and was removable for charging off the bike.
But at the time, that’s about all we knew.
In a follow-up interview with Storm…
The Dutch EV startup Lightyear has announced the closing of a new funding round of $48 million. The EV manufacturer specializing in solar paneled roofs made the announcement via a press release today. The new investment is Lightyear’s largest financing to date. It will use…
A secretive new company called Alpha Motor unveiled an interesting-looking electric pickup truck.
While the vehicle may serve as an interesting design concept, I wouldn’t hold my breath to see it enter production.
Alpha Motor
The success of Tesla has led to many electric…
Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021
March 12, 2021
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most…
How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices
March 12, 2021
You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each 2021 Tesla model, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of…
How Florida could be a clean energy leader: opinion
March 12, 2021
Representative Anna Vishkaee Eskamani, a Democrat, represents Florida’s 47th district in Orange County in the state House.
We are at a tipping point when it comes to how we power our lives.
Nationwide, and in Florida, we are still producing, consuming, and wasting energy…
Quick Charge Podcast: March 11, 2021
March 12, 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…
Tesla’s giant stamping machine, believed to be the world’s biggest, caught on fire at Fremont factory today.
No one was injured, but the incident is likely to affect production.
We previously reported that Tesla is now producing the Model Y with one giant rear…
When it comes to high-end electric surfboards, the Swedish company Awake floats near the upper crust of the category. Its boards are high quality, but they also carry high prices. Now the premium electric surfboard company is releasing its third model with an eye on a more…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
GE Renewable Energy will open a new blade manufacturing facility in northeastern England.
White Plains, New York, breaks ground on 6.8 MW of community solar.
US Senate confirms Michael Regan as Environmental Protection Agency chief.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar…
