Tesla has confirmed that it is officially losing half of the $7,500 tax credit on two Model 3 trims starting next year.
Buyers of all Model 3 vehicles, depending on their own eligibility based on income, have had access to a $7,500 federal tax credit since the reform of the electric vehicle incentive program that was implemented in 2023.
Now, buyers are not the only ones with eligibility…
New LIVAQ EQUAD unveiled as 'most capable electric ATV ever'
December 4, 2023
The field of electric ATVs is small yet growing quickly, and now we’re getting our first look at a new entrant. The LIVAQ EQUAD claims to be the “most capable electric ATV ever.” Let’s see how it stacks up.
The Michigan-based company just unveiled its new electric…
The Cybertruck wasn’t the only Tesla electric vehicle unveiled late last week. Although overshadowed by its oversized brother, the Cybertruck for Kids is a real, small-sized EV that can have your kids showing off their forward-thinking philosophy or urban excess (depending…
EU automakers have secured less than a fifth of the battery metals they'll need by 2030
December 4, 2023
European automakers have secured less than a fifth of the cobalt, lithium, and nickel they’ll need to meet targets by 2030, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E). Exceptions are Tesla and China’s BYD, but Tesla (and certainly BYD) falls a bit short on responsible practices compared to other automakers.
In the race to procure key battery metals, European…
This lunchbox-sized folding electric scooter is even funkier than Honda's Motocompacto
December 4, 2023
Honda recently unveiled a small, folding electric scooter known as the Motocompacto that is often referred to as a suitcase scooter. But now a rival Japanese electric scooter company has what could become a serious competitor. Meet Arma, the first lunchbox scooter.
The Arma…
Here at Electrek, we have spent countless hours undertaking detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through those thousands of miles of riding, we’ve gotten to know these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That dedication to…
Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go
November 30, 2023
The Rivian R1T might get an exciting upgrade. The electric pickup can drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off like a sports car. But what if the Rivian R1T had a mobile projector that could be easily stored in the gear tunnel? That’s what Rivian is scheming up.
Rivian files patent for R1T mobile movie projector
Rivian’s R1T electric truck is the ultimate…
Michigan installs the US's first wireless EV charging public roadway
November 30, 2023
The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon.
Wireless charging provider Electreon provided inductive-charging copper coils that were…
GM CEO is 'disappointed' in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
November 29, 2023
General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption.
After announcing a historic $10 billion buyback plan…
Hyundai and Kia introduce a new 'Uni Wheel' drive system that could revolutionize EV design
November 29, 2023
During a “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event held in Seoul earlier today, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation presented a potentially game-changing approach to the design of an EV’s drivetrain. The Universal Wheel Drive system, or “Uni Wheel” for short, moves main components to the wheel hub, creating additional space in a given vehicle’s interior. Learn more in the video below.
While the global…
