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Velotric Triker launched, giving e-trikes more power and speed – and tech!

Velotric, one of several prolific e-bike makers in the US electric bike market, has announced the launch of its first-ever electric trike. The new Velotric Triker sees the brand enter the rapidly heating e-trike industry, with a growing number of seniors and other riders flocking to the more stable e-bike format. But unlike many e-trike makers, Velotric has ratcheted up the performance and the technology in their e-trike, giving us more of just about everything. Read more…

Tesla teases its next-gen Roadster once again, but don’t get your hopes up

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Tesla’s next-generation Roadster was officially announced back in 2017 and was scheduled to be released in 2020. Five years have passed since that moment, and in that span Elon Musk promised that the Roadster was almost ready for production a few dozen times. It has become a meme at this point. Potentially more interesting, this time the teaser comes from… Read more…

UK: More manufacturers offer EV subsidies ahead of ECG


Manufacturers have been able to apply for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) for nearly two weeks now. However, as eligibility also depends on overall manufacturer credentials and green performance, which need to be verified by the government, it is still not certain which EVs will be subsidised. Many manufacturer are taking matters into their own hands, offering grants to either bridge the gap until the ECG comes into force or to match the subsidy, as they will likely not be eligible. Read more…