Weird Alibaba: Stop me from buying this $2,100 electric army tank complete with cannon
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” may have been Teddy R’s shtick, but how about, “Drive quietly and carry...
Environment
Aptera publicly debuts the gamma version of its 1,000 mile range solar electric vehicle
Following the teasing of interior images of the gamma version of its upcoming solar electric vehicle (SEV) last month, Aptera...
Quick Charge Podcast: September 10, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and...
Your future camping expeditions could be in this off-road electric RV called the Adventure 1
A Canadian EV startup called Potential Motors is working to bring a unique off-road electric RV to market in a...
Wheel-E Podcast! Volcon’s moto e-bike, sidecar electric bike, CSC RX1E, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional...
Podcast: VW ID.Buzz test drive, $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla lithium refinery, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This...
Yellen says new climate laws will ‘support energy security, protect us from fossil fuel volatility’ at Ford EV plant
On Thursday, Janet Yellen, US treasury secretary, visited Ford’s Rouge EV plant in Detroit, Michigan, commenting on the newly passed...
Greenworks 40V 21-inch brushless electric mower falls to $410 in New Green Deals
While lawn cutting season might be coming to a close, it’s never a bad time to ditch your gas-powered mower...
Ford CEO wants to compete with Tesla, will meet with dealers to lower EV prices
Ford is not backing down from a showdown with Tesla as the EV race heats up. According to a new...
EUNORAU Spectre- ST review: Comfort and excess on two wheels
The Spectre-ST is yet another step forward for the once small e-bike company EUNORAU. Somehow, they managed to make a...
This 2.7-ton Humvee-inspired Munro 4×4 EV from Scotland is coming to the US
Scottish EV start-up Munro Vehicles looks to make a muddy splash with its upcoming Mark 1 all-electric off-road truck. At...
Yamaha updates its adorable little e-Vino electric scooter, boosting its tiny range
The Yamaha e-Vino, a cute little retro-inspired electric scooter that invokes some serious Vespa vibes, was never much of a...
Volkswagen unveils ID XTREME, a rugged-looking off-road EV
Volkswagen is unveiling its most powerful ID model yet, the all-wheel drive ID XTREME, a rugged off-road EV concept. The...
Tesla is forced to change Autopilot in Germany over regulatory pressure
Tesla is forced to change Autopilot features in Germany by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). Many don’t know that...
Quick Charge Podcast: September 8, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and...
Tesla plans a ‘license to print money’ aka lithium refining factory in Texas
Tesla is planning to build a lithium refining factory in Texas – something CEO Elon Musk has previously referred to...
Tesla Gigafactory Nevada output revealed by new leadership
Tesla has revealed the output Powerwall, Megapacks, vehicle motors, and batteries of Gigafactory Nevada as new leadership is taking over...
BMW confirms it will adopt Tesla’s 4680 cell format, pledging billions of dollars for six global battery factories
BMW Group has come out and publicly stated that its future success in a competitive EV market relies heavily on...
Micromobility America coming to SF Bay Area September 15-16, highlighting light EVs
Electrek will be on site at Micromobility America in the San Francisco Bay area next week, checking out all the...
2023 Mustang Mach-E gaining hands-free lane changes with Ford’s BlueCruise 1.2 update
Beginning this fall when its next-generation BlueCruise 1.2 active driver assist rolls out, Ford is introducing three new features, including...