Wheel-E Podcast: SONDORS CEO interview & Metacycle, new RadRunner, Bafang goes Moto, 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...
Environment
How this adorable little electric mini-street sweeper will enable protected bike lanes
Protected bike lanes — or cycling paths that are physically separated from roadways to keep cars away from more vulnerable...
One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms will use recycled turbine blades
The very first deployment of Siemens Gamesa’s 108-meter-long (354-feet-long) B108 recycled blades is headed to RWE’s 1.4 gigawatt (GW) Sofia...
Port of Singapore bans new fossil-fuel harbor craft by 2030
The Port of Singapore, one of the world’s busiest ports and the world’s largest container trans-shipment hub, will require all...
Ford reveals an electric school bus based on the E-Transit cargo van
Ford is building electric school buses; you heard that right. The automaker is offering a Type A electric school bus...
Tesla announces a new ‘high-visibility glass roof’ for Model S
Tesla announced today that its new Model S vehicles come with a new “high-visibility glass roof” following a slight refresh....
Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and...
Extreme E season 3 starts this weekend with new 10-race format
Extreme E, the off-road electric racing championship which races in exotic locations to highlight conservation efforts, starts its third season...
Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding
Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist?...
Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails
Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV...
Get started with solar power using this 100W/20A kit on sale for $188.50 in New Green Deals
If you’re not sure where to get started with solar power, then today’s New Green Deals is perfect for you....
This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars
Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what...
Airstream and Porsche unveil camping trailer ‘optimized for EVs’ that fits in your garage
Two iconic brands synonymous with design and function, Airstream and Porsche, teamed up to build a camping trailer concept that’s...
Specialized launches its most affordable electric bike yet, the 28 mph Globe Haul ST utility bike
Specialized, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end bicycles and e-bikes, has launched its first-ever value segment of e-bikes under...
ROAM moves HQ to larger facility in Africa capable of producing 50k electric motorcycles per year
Electric technology company ROAM continues to find success in its native East Africa and is now expanding its production footprint...
Electric Mercedes G-Wagon competitor launching by China’s BYD starting at less than $60K
Leading Chinese EV maker BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” if you will, is launching an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon competitor as...
Tesla puts a ‘dummy’ camera in its new vehicles
Tesla has decided to install a “dummy” camera in its new vehicles equipped with its Hardware 4.0 Autopilot/Self-Driving sensors. Hardware...
U.S. won’t reach a new record in oil production ‘ever again,’ says Pioneer Natural Resources CEO
While oil production in the U.S. will continue its return towards pre-Covid levels, limits on refining capacity and inventory mean...
Tesla adds rare new paint color option to its vehicles lineup
Tesla has added a rare new paint color option, “Ultra Red,” available on the Model S and Model X built...
SONDORS says it sold 1,000 electric motorcycles in a week after huge price drop
Electric bike and e-motorcycle company SONDORS appears to be riding a new wave of orders for its SONDORS Metacycle electric...
