Lion Electric will build a new manufacturing plant in Joliet, Illinois. It will be the largest all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles plant in the US, according to Lion. The company has committed to an initial investment of at least $70 million over a three-year period, as part of its agreement with the government of Illinois. Lion Electric has been working for 10 years toward establishing…

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla revamping its referral program, something big coming along with the revamp, Project Bobcat, and more. This week’s podcast sponsored by FUELL Flluid: Is this the ultimate commuting ebike? The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube…

Electric bicycles have exploded in popularity in the US and around the world.  They provide the same personal mobility convenience as a bicycle, yet use an electric motor to help riders travel faster, farther, up steep hills and without the same level of exhaustion.  While some low-cost electric bikes have sacrificed quality and longevity for affordability, FUELL has focused instead on creating…