I know, I know. It looks like another one of those funny electric velomobiles or e-bike/pedal-car hybrids. But the LEF is neither. Instead, it’s a micro EV without even a hint of pedals.
Riders (or I guess, drivers?) simply pop the fighter jet-style canopy, hop into the upright seat and engage the throttle to take off. The handlebars even retract out of the way to make entering and exiting…
Tesla announces the arrival of in-house collision repair
February 1, 2021
Tesla has announced the official start of its in-house collision repair program after gradually launching some services over the years.
The program hopes to slash repair delays.
Tesla in-house collision repair
Some Tesla owners had been complaining about repair time after…
E-bike predictions for 2021: What to expect in the electric bicycle industry this year
January 31, 2021
While the electric bicycle industry has been showing impressive growth for the last several years, 2020 witnessed rapid gains in the industry unlike anything we’d seen before. But what does the e-bike industry have in stock for us in 2021? Here are my top five predictions…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 30, 2021
January 31, 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…
Remember when the coolest kids on the block had those ride-on PowerWheels Jeeps? Well, just because we’re adults now doesn’t mean we can’t still have the same type of fun. This week’s entry for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week is a with room…
A new video released by Texas-based electric powersports company Volcon shows the Volcon Grunt off-road electric motorcycle riding in more detail than we’ve ever seen before.
Volcon Grunt electric motorcycle video
The Grunt is Volcon’s first planned electric…
Tesla has a new gaming computer inside its electric vehicles that could compete with the latest gaming consoles.
New Tesla Gaming Computer
With the unveiling of new Model S and Model X, Tesla has announced a new gaming computer inside the vehicles:
“Up to 10 teraflops of processing power enables in-car gaming on-par with today’s newest consoles via Tesla Arcade. Wireless controller…
Bafang digs in to compete against European e-bike motor makers with new service plan
January 30, 2021
Bafang is making a new play in its battle for European e-bike market share, introducing a Dealer Direct Service concept.
Unlike the US e-bike market, which is dominated by affordably priced direct-to-consumer e-bike companies such as Rad Power Bikes and Juiced Bikes, the…
The Sierra Club analyzed utilities’ long-term energy plans. See how yours stacks up.
Check out this interactive map that reveals your country’s climate risks.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized…
Podcast: new Tesla Model S/X finally unveiled, Q4 earnings, Biden gives EVs a push, and more
January 30, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the unveiling of the new Tesla Model S and Model X, TSLA Q4 earnings, Biden giving electric vehicles a push, and more.
The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network…
