Alibaba is one of the best places around to find the coolest and sometimes weirdest electric vehicles in the world. As part of a new series known as Awesomely weird Alibaba electric vehicle of the week, we’re taking a look at some of our favorites.
This week’s feature is a small-yet-mighty electric pickup truck designed for utility and off-road usage, though it may even be street legal as an…
Boeing says it will deliver 100% biofuel planes by 2030
January 23, 2021
Boeing today announced that it will begin to deliver commercial airplanes capable of flying using 100% biofuel, or sustainable aviation fuel, by 2030.
In order to power aircraft with biofuel, or fuel derived from living matter, Boeing will need to work with engine makers…
E-bike manufacturer SONDORS shocked the world last week when it unveiled its 80 mph (130 km/h) and $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle. It was the first affordably priced electric motorcycle that promised street-legal highway riding and enough range for nearly any reasonable…
BMW i4 electric sedan looks sharp in new dynamic testing video
January 23, 2021
The BMW i4 electric sedan is looking sharp and fun to drive in a new dynamic testing video ahead of the launch.
BMW i4
Along with the BMW iNext, the BMW i4 is a highly anticipated new all-electric vehicle coming from the German luxury automaker this year.
Unlike the BMW i3, it is built on BMW’s upcoming fifth-generation electric powertrain, which should enable more efficient, longer-range…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The UK is hosting the COP26 in Glasgow and leading on climate change efforts. Why the big gas plant?
Meanwhile, the President of the European Investment Bank declares that “gas is over.’
UnderstandSolar is a free service…
Survey shows EV owners will not go back to gas, brand loyalty is a bit ‘fickle,’ and Tesla leads
January 23, 2021
A new Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study by JD Power shows that electric car owners will not go back to gas, but brand loyalty is a bit more “fickle.”
Tesla is enjoying a strong lead in EV experience.
Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study
JD…
Tesla has taken delivery of a massive “Giga Press,” which is believed to be the world’s largest casting machine, at Gigafactory Texas.
Tesla is literally going big on casing
In recent years, Tesla has been focusing on casting technology to produce larger parts of its vehicles in bigger pieces.
We recently reported that Tesla is now producing the Model Y with one giant rear-underbody that…
Podcast: Tesla structural battery pack exclusive, Tesla prices, Mercedes-Benz EQA, and more
January 23, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the first picture of the Tesla structural battery pack, Tesla Powerwall and Model 3 prices, the Mercedes-Benz EQA unveil, and more.
The Electrek…
Segway-Ninebot has just opened orders in North America for a new version of the company’s self-balancing electric scooter, the Ninebot S Max.
Unlike conventional electric scooters of the Bird and Lime variety, the Ninebot S Max uses the hoverboard-style parallel wheel…
Tesla is slashing the price of its media unit upgrade for Model S and Model X by $1,000.
While the move would generally be welcomed by owners, some are skeptical of Tesla’s intentions amid the controversy around a potential recall.
Tesla media unit (MCU) upgrade
Tesla’s native car infotainment system is one of its best features to differentiate itself against other automakers, and it…
