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Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV, the EX30, is already getting custom design upgrades. A new Sport and rugged Outland edition bring out the best of Volvo’s latest EV.

Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous bans and what led to them.

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has received a nice boost today from one of its biggest cheerleaders on Wall Street, and it’s based on the company achieving a “beyond an automaker” scenario.

When two new Montana wind farms come online, the state will have more nameplate capacity in wind than in coal.

A new electric SUV from Toyota’s joint venture, GAC-Toyota, is arriving at dealerships in China. The Bozhi 4X is an upgraded bZ4X model with starting prices of around $25,000 (179,800 yuan).

The end of the year e-bike savings have delivered another new offer, with this NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike dropping to $1,300. We previously walked away impressed in our review, which makes the $900 in savings all the more notable. It comes joined by a pair of electric chainsaws from EGO Power+ starting at $219, as well as tons of other discounted EVs.

Head below for other New Green Deals 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.

NIO (NIO) launched its new flagship ET9 EV over the weekend, a premium executive car aimed at “the new generation of high-end business users.” The new flagship EV will take on Porsche and Mercedes, with prices starting around 800,000 yuan ($112,000).

A new survey shows that Elon Musk isn’t driving away Tesla buyers with his Twitter drama, but that was right before his latest and biggest blunder.

If you were waiting to buy the new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, you may have to wait a little longer. Chevy is already halting sales of the highly anticipated electric Blazer over glaring software issues.

New year, new rules: As of January 1, things are about to get a little easier when it comes to getting your federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle. Now the rebate – which is up to $7,500 for new EVs that qualify and up to $4,000 for used EVs that qualify – is available immediately when you purchase your car, rather than needing to wait potentially months to file a claim with your tax return. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS.

After a series of financial setbacks, followed by an Electrek exposé revealing the failed Metacycle electric motorcycle project, e-bike maker SONDORS has appeared to enter receivership. The search is now on for a buyer who can scoop up the company and its assets.

Unleash the power of seamless charging with Tera’s portable and home EV chargers – check out three standout offerings below.

I’m admittedly more of a two-wheeled kind of guy, owning and riding just about every type of electric bike, scooter, and e-motorcycle out there. But I’ve always thought that the thing that could get me to buy an electric car would be a short little electric roadster – something like an e-Miata. After browsing through Alibaba recently, I thought I had finally found my muse. At least, until I dug a little deeper.

Agrivoltaics – when land is used for agriculture and solar power generation – isn’t new to the US, but vertical agrivoltaics are.

The GMC Sierra EV Denali was spotted for the first time out testing in Michigan. GMC and Buick global VP Duncan Aldred shared new images revealing the highly anticipated electric truck.

Want to enjoy the silent, emissions-free ride of an EV with your 1974 Ford Bronco? Arc Motor Company, an Ontario-based green tech startup, aims to turn your classic car into an EV using scrapped Tesla batteries, starting at $75,000.

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 Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more.

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Duke Energy is piloting a floating solar farm in Florida – its first – on an existing cooling pond in Polk County.

Tesla and BYD are the two leading global EV makers. How do their electric cars stack up against one another in performance? Watch the Tesla Model 3 take on the BYD Seal in a drag race to see which comes out on top.

Tesla has lost its court appeal aimed at mitigating the impact of its Swedish strike. Will it finally compromise and go back to the negotiation table?

Christmas weekend is ushering in some of the best prices we have ever seen on e-bikes, as the end-of-the-year savings discount current- and previous-generation Aventon models. The company’s OG Sinch folding e-bike is one of the best values around at $700 (Reg. $1,799), while its cargo Abound model hits $1,500 (Reg. $2,199). There are tons of other holiday e-bike deals too.

Head below for other New Green Deals 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.

As Chinese EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) closes in on current global sales leader Tesla, a massive factor in its strategy includes expansions in the EU. Less than two months after BYD shared plans to expand passenger EV production to Europe, we now know that journey will begin in Hungary.

Tesla has “recalled” another 120,000 electric vehicles in the US, but the fix is just another over-the-air software update.