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Lucid offers Tesla owners test drive at Supercharger, angering Tesla fans
Lucid set up shop at a Tesla Supercharger station in Los Angeles to offer Tesla owners test drives of the Lucid Air. For some reason, it seems to be angering some Tesla fans.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: May 6, 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 our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Expand Expanding CloseThis 3,000W electric trike is for grandpas with style… and with a spare $500
When it comes to the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, we don’t discriminate based on wheel number. We’ve covered plenty of two- and four-wheelers, but three-wheelers need some love too. As long as a product is weird and wild, and comes from the seemingly endless Alibaba shopping catalog, it has a chance of earning this coveted weekly title. And that’s just what this awesome little electric trike has achieved today.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s where the most household site energy is consumed in the US
The US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Residential Energy Consumption Survey revealed which states use the most site energy – that is, the amount of energy that enters a home.
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On 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’s weird price increase, Model 3 Long Range comeback, a new lithium lab, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV9 electric SUV looks even bigger in new US testing video
Kia’s new electric SUV is beginning to surface in the US. And for one, it looks even bigger in person. New video footage shows two different Kia EV9 models testing without camo before it goes on sale later this year.
Expand Expanding ClosePrep for spring campouts with Bluetti’s EB3A 268Wh power station at new low of $209 ($90 off) in New Green Deals
With spring campouts and gatherings finally here, it’s time to think about how you’re going to run your gear when not at home. While you could use an old-style gas generator, they’re loud, require fossil fuels, and typically pretty heave. Instead of that, opt for the compact and lightweight Bluetti EB3A LiFePO4 power station with a 268Wh battery on sale for $209 right now. Normally $299, this $90 discount marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked so far. It packs dual AC plugs which deliver up to 600W of power as well as a 100W USB-C PD port. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 3 brand-new Tesla Roadsters found in a container might sell for $1M
There’s an auction for the three brand-new Tesla Roadsters found sitting in a container for more than 10 years, and they might go for as much as $1 million.
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American EV maker Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) delivered its first electric Ocean SUV model to a customer at its new facility in Copenhagen, Denmark Friday.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US offshore wind’s pipeline is now 51+ GW – here’s where it’s happening
The US offshore wind industry’s rapidly growing pipeline is made up of 51,377 megawatts (MW) of expected capacity, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association.
Expand Expanding CloseAudi EV deliveries rise 43% in Q1 despite weaker market in China
Audi released its Q1 2023 earnings Friday, showing a 43% rise in EV deliveries. The increase comes despite a weaker market in China, with overall deliveries falling nearly 16% YOY in the region.
Expand Expanding CloseWheel-E Podcast: New Razor and Heybike e-bikes, dishonest e-bike range, Polaris shipping electric UTV & 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 electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bike launches from Razor and Heybike, whether or not e-bike companies are honest with their range ratings, Polaris and CSC shipping highly anticipated electric UTVs and motorcycles, and an interesting new electric kayak or SUP conversion kit.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla teases deliveries of Midnight Cherry Model Y
Tesla is teasing the start of deliveries of Model Y vehicles with the new Midnight Cherry paint job – a rare new color added to the automaker’s lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseThis subsea cable maker is going to deliver 6 GW of offshore wind energy
You can’t have offshore wind power without export cables, and cable maker Nexans just landed a €1.7 billion contract to deliver 2,160 km (1,342 miles) of subsea and land cables.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter I bought a $2,000 electric mini-truck from China, these DIY upgrades made it great
As many of my regular readers will know, nearly two years ago I set out on a saga to buy an electric mini-truck from China. Now that it’s been with me for over 18 months, I’ve had the chance to put in a number of awesome upgrades to turn the truck into a true workhorse.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla secures large order of parts for Cybertruck
Tesla has reportedly secured a large order of interior parts for the Cybertruck worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: May 4, 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 our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how the strict new EPA rule could impact US EV sales
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a strict new auto pollution rule in April that will all but ensure that EVs make up as much as 60% of new cars sold in the US in just seven years – here’s how that could impact EV sales.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s flagship EV9 electric SUV marks a new software-driven era for Hyundai
Kia aims to enter a new software-driven era with its flagship EV9 electric SUV. The EV9 will be the Hyundai Motor Group’s first model to offer on-demand features and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Expand Expanding CloseAptera offers solar EV production update: Tooling progresses, but more funding needed [Video]
In true Aptera fashion, its cofounders shared a video update outlining the company’s progress in bringing a solar EV into scaled production. The webinar which debuted live this morning can be viewed in full below and offers a slew of news surrounding grants, funding, tooling overseas, and solar development. Here’s the latest.
Expand Expanding CloseCan electric cars save the grid? CA might require EVs to have V2G by 2027
A bill has been introduced in California which would require all EVs to have bidirectional charging capability starting in model year 2027.
Expand Expanding CloseFord CEO suggests an electric Explorer is coming to the US
Is Ford finally releasing an electric Explorer for the US market? According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the automaker intends to entice new customers with a larger three-row electric SUV, the way it has with the F-150 Lightning pickup.
Expand Expanding CloseRide to work on the SWFT BMX e-bike at 25% off, now $750 in New Green Deals
While electric vehicles can be quite expensive, opting to take an e-bike to work is a way to lessen your fossil fuel reliance without breaking the bank. Right now, you can get the SWFT BMX e-bike on sale for $750, which is a 25% discount from its normal $1,000 going rate. This e-bike packs 35 miles of range as well as a top speed of 20 MPH, making it easy to ride to or from work without gas this summer. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’ largest clean energy infrastructure project is kicking off construction
SunZia, a massive wind power and transmission line project in the US Southwest, is now ready to start construction.
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