A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2024
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this October
Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great plugin cars you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…
BYD delivers 100 of its K9UD electric transit buses to Uruguay
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has delivered 100 of its 12 meter K9UD electric transit buses to Uruguay’s largest electric public transport operator, Cutcsa. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Beats EPA Estimate In Range Test
The new Model 3 Performance delivers way more real-world range than its predecessor, Edmunds says. Read more…
North America’s largest electric wheel loader: HEVI H65L arrives at dealers
With an operating weight scratching at 50,000 lbs., the recently revealed HEVI H65L is the largest battery electric wheel loader available in the North American market today. Read more…
Even Toyota Knows The End Of Internal Combustion Is Near
“There is a decision being made now as to whether to stop making pure ICE for the U.S. market,” the company’s chief scientist said. Read more…
Kia EV9 Vs Rivian R1S: Two Of The Best Three-Row EVs Out There
Edmunds put the two battery-powered SUVs to the test, and the results are in. Which would you pick? Read more…
ADL to deliver another 32 electric buses to London
Public transport operator Go-Ahead London has ordered 32 electric buses from bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) for use in the British capital. The order is for the smallest electric model in ADL’s portfolio, the Enviro100EV. Read more…
Enel X Way North America ceases operations
Enel X Way North America is discontinuing its electric mobility business as of 11 October. That is bad news for owners of the JuiceBox home charger, for which all software and connectivity services will be switched off, although a solution for public fast charging is on the horizon. Read more…
Toyota invests $500 million in flying taxi start-up Joby
Californian startup Joby Aviation has received a $500 million investment from the Japanese automotive group Toyota. The money will help with the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric flying taxi. Read more…
Nio, CYVN form JV Nio MENA to tap Middle East and North Africa markets
Nio MENA will introduce Nio and its sub-branded models to Middle East and North Africa markets. Nio and CYVN plan to collaborate on a new EV program involving research, manufacturing and future product launches. Read more…
Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage
Residential solar and battery storage marketplace EnergySage just released its latest insights report for H1 2024 – here are 3 of its top-line findings.. Read more…
Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Week, continuing thru Sunday
Drive Electric Week kicked off last Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles, and it continues this weekend with events through Sunday, October 6. Read more…
Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment
Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!. Read more…
Fisker Is Under Investigation By The Feds
In a filing on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said it objected to EV startup Fisker’s current liquidation plan. Read more…
Are EVs Really Fire-Prone Death Traps?
You’ve probably seen videos of scary EV fires. Are they common enough for you to worry about it? Read more…
Hyundai Inster European price finally revealed
Hyundai announced the Inster for Europe as a rebranded Korean Casper back in June, giving us a bunch of details about the car including its range and powertrain versions, but not the price. That changes today. Hyundai UK has revealed that the cheapest Inster will start at €27,932. This is called Inster 01 and comes with a 42 kWh battery… Read more…
GE electric 2-in-1 washer & ventless heat pump dryer $900 off, Aventon e-bikes and bundles from $999, Jackery Prime sale, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have the GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $2,000, with an open-box discount for an excellent condition model at $1,700. Aventon has launched another sale taking up to $500 off e-bikes and accessory/extra battery bundles that start from $999, with Lectric’s ONE Long-Range e-bike also getting a price cut and $220 in free gear for $2,199. There’s also Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station that has fallen to a new $549 low in the brand’s Prime Day sale, while Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch cordless electric push mower that comes with two 2.0Ah batteries has dropped down to $375. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low on the Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike, Rad Power’s latest sale, and more. Read more…
Europe pushes ahead with China EV tariffs despite Germany’s objection
The European Union has voted to move forward with its plan to impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, despite recent moves by Germany to attempt to block the proposal. Read more…
