Argonne Nat’l Lab is spending big bucks to study BIG hydrogen vehicles
11:29am By Jo BorrásArgonne National Laboratory is building a new research and development facility to independently test large-scale hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy-duty and off-road applications with funding from the US Department of Energy. more…Velocity truck rental adds 47 high-speed truck chargers to California dealer network
10:10am By Jo BorrásVelocity truck rental is doing its part to help commercial fleets electrify by energizing 47 high-powered charging stations at four strategic dealer locations across Southern California. And they’re doing it now. more…This new $5,000 electric drone can carry you and your brave friends
7:20am By Micah TollAs I peruse Alibaba for all sorts of fun and interesting electric vehicles, I often stumble across seemingly outlandish products that often have a real use case behind them. The best of those make it into the recurring Awesome Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of…China’s first large-scale sodium-ion battery charges to 90% in 12 minutes
Fri 5:53pm By Michelle LewisChina’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage. more…You can now lease a Rivian R1T for cheaper than the Nissan Titan, starting at $559/month
Fri 5:26pm By Peter JohnsonIf you’ve been eyeing a new Rivian R1T, now may be the time to start shopping. Rivian is offering R1T lease rates as low as $559 per month, which is even cheaper than the Nissan Titan. more…Yes, Rivian uses Android Automotive OS to build its software experience
Fri 4:39pm By 9to5GoogleGoogle’s Android Automotive software has been adopted by many carmakers for the EV era, but it tends to vary between different brands. This week Google and Rivian confirmed to 9to5Google that the EV-maker uses Android Automotive as the base of its software…Ohio supercharges its EV network with second round of NEVI charging stations
Fri 4:35pm By Michelle LewisOhio, the first state to install a federally funded DC fast charger, leads again with NEVI rollouts, but its EV incentives are still nonexistent. more…Mercedes EV plant in Alabama narrowly declines to join UAW, bucking trend
Fri 3:46pm By Jameson DowHot on the heels of a historic victory where VW workers in Tennessee voted to join the United Auto Workers union, Mercedes workers in Vance, Alabama have narrowly voted against joining UAW themselves. The plant makes several cars, among which are the electric…GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?
Fri 3:37pm By Peter JohnsonAn affordable Chevy Camaro EV? That could become a reality. GM President Mark Reuss says the Camaro needs to be revived as a real pony car, hinting it could start at $35,000, similar to the new Equinox EV. more…Podcast: Tesla getting close to FSD?, Equinox EV is here, Chinese EVs, and more
Fri 3:34pm By Fred LambertOn the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla getting close to Full Self-Driving, Equinox EV is here, Chinese EVs, and more.…We got to play ‘cops and robbers’ in the Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicles [Video]
Fri 2:10pm By Scooter DollCriminals beware! The Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) is in the hands of the coppers, and it offers some serious torque and acceleration. We got the chance to not only get behind the wheel of this custom BEV for law enforcement but also ride along…Save up to $400 on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 power station starting from $679, Greenworks…
Fri 2:02pm By Reinette LeJeuneToday’s Green Deals are ones of maximum savings on old and new devices alike, headlined by the launch of the pre-order discount on Jackery’s new Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station for $679. It is joined by an early Memorial Day sale that is taking up…Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles
Fri 1:35pm By Fred LambertTesla is telling new Model S and Model X buyers that they won’t have access to Steam gaming inside their electric vehicles. more…Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch
Fri 1:30pm By Peter JohnsonFollowing the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. more…NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month
Fri 11:47am By Peter JohnsonThe first model of NIO’s new low-cost Onvo brand, the L60 electric SUV, could lead to a sales surge, according to at least one analyst. Aimed at Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the NIO Onvo L60 could boost sales to over 20,000 per month as an even more…Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept
Fri 10:15am By Jameson DowHonda is debuting a hydrogen semi truck concept at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, an annual expo focusing on clean medium and heavy duty vehicles, next week in Las Vegas. more…Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault
Fri 10:10am By Peter JohnsonVolkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. more…Tesla plans a data center for self-driving in China, report says
Fri 10:06am By Fred LambertTesla is reportedly in the early stages of planning to build a data center to train its self-driving AI in China.l more…This year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb will see its first all-electric pace car: The Acura ZDX Type S
Fri 9:00am By Scooter DollThe Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is just over a month away, and we’ve learned that the pace car will be all-electric for the first time ever. The Acura ZDX Type S will lead the annual 12.42-mile climb up Pikes Peak as the automaker continues…Wheel-E Podcast: Ride1Up Tour, e-bike tariffs, Eli Zero, Pedego Moto & more
Fri 8:31am By Micah TollThis week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike battery regulations in China, 100% tariffs on EVs (and…Tesla Model 3 Performance price hiked $1k again, under a month after release
Fri 2:36am By Jameson DowThe refreshed Model 3 Performance was released on April 23, but less than a month after release it’s having its price hiked again, for a second time. more…Daimler Trucks to invest $40 million in Portland engineering center
Thu 9:06pm By Jo BorrásDaimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced plans to invest more than $40 million in a new electric vehicle engineering facility at its Swan Island headquarters in Portland. more…$39,199 Bobcat zero turn electric lawnmower is ready for summer
Thu 8:20pm By Jo BorrásBobcat revealed a new, commercialized version of its battery-powered ZT6000e zero-turn electric lawnmower that promises up to eight hours of continuous runtime. more…Pedego Moto puts the ‘fun’ in functional transportation
Thu 8:07pm By Seth WeintraubPedego announced a slew of big new bikes this month, and we got to try out our favorite, the Pedego Moto. This brawny, two-person, class 2/3 beast leaves its competitors in the dust in so many ways. As Micah would say, “Let’s check it out…” more…An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station
Thu 7:06pm By Michelle LewisDartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. more…Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning
Thu 5:14pm By Peter JohnsonIs this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. more…Volvo doubles down on data with telematics and carbon footprint reporting
Thu 4:23pm By Jo BorrásVolvo Construction Equipment (CE) is putting data at the heart of its decarbonization efforts as it invests in advanced telematics and beefs up its carbon footprint reporting. more…Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback
Thu 3:23pm By Peter JohnsonHonda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. To stay competitive, Honda is doubling its investment in EVs to $65 billion (10 trillion yen) through 2030. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models.…Rhode Island & Connecticut’s 704 MW Revolution Wind achieves first ‘steel in the water’
Thu 2:47pm By Michelle LewisThe 704-megawatt (M) Revolution Wind, Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, just hit a major milestone. more…Save $600 on Rad Power e-bikes and bundles from $999, Hover-1 Instinct e-bike, Greenworks combo, and…
Thu 2:05pm By Reinette LeJeuneHeadlining today’s Green Deals is a two-week Rad Power Memorial Day sale that is taking up to $600 off three e-bikes, while also offering free extra battery promos as well – starting with the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step Fat-Tire e-bike at $999. It is joined…
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