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Most powerful Abarth ever gets 40 more hp, quicker 0-60 time, and more fun
When it first debuted earlier this year, the 240 hp 600e was the most powerful production Abarth model in the brand’s history. Now, it’s got 40 more horsepower from its front-mounted electric motor and a whole lot more track-focused attitude.
Expand Expanding CloseDFDS puts 10 Volvo electric semi trucks to work in UK, ‘only’ 115 more to go
European logistics firm DFDS placed a massive, 100 unit order for Volvo’s long-range electric semi truck earlier this year. Last week, they put their first 10 examples on the road delivering goods in northwest England and Ireland.
Expand Expanding CloseDon’t call it crab walk – Chevy Silverado EV packs new ‘Sidewinder’ 4 wheel steering
Whether it’s the Rivian “Tank Turn,” GMC Hummer “Crab Walk,” or the Mercedes G Wagen’s “G-turn,” it seems like every EV brand has their own idea of what to call their vehicle’s four-wheel steering tricks. Now, Chevy’s joining the name game with their own trademark term: Sidewinder.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in November 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.
Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of November 2024. We’re in peak sale season with holiday shopping cranking up, and that means there are likely some even better sales than we’re used to! And just like the ultra-competitive e-bike selling year last year, 2024 has already been a year of impressive e-bike sales. So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
Expand Expanding CloseNext-gen 240 ton CAT electric haul truck gets to work in Colorado mine
With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado.
Expand Expanding CloseChinese JAC delivers 100 MD electric trucks to North America [video]
Chinese electric truck maker JAC has shipped 100 MD electric trucks (cab and chassis) from Hefei, China to a single customer in Mexico, marking a major milestone in the commercial vehicle brand’s growing North American ambitions.
Expand Expanding CloseALSET Auto’s expanding franchise business offers Tesla-like experience for EV protection and personalization
ALSET Auto doesn’t protect cars; it protects EVs. This year, the Tesla customization company expanded its services to include all EV owners and offers services such as tint, ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), and colored wraps. As ALSET Auto’s business grows, the company is offering new franchise opportunities to help expand its services to EV owners in the US and Canada.
Expand Expanding CloseOxa reveals Ford E-Transit self driving van and minibus [video]
While Tesla is thinking about a utopian future populated by a self driving van and shuttle bus, autonomous software company Oxa has fully electric Ford E-Transit vans and shuttles that are operating on UK and US roads today.
Expand Expanding CloseYamaha throws in the towel, pulls out of e-bike market in North America
Yamaha has announced to its dealers that it will be pulling its e-bikes out of the North American market at the end of this year. In the meantime, the brand says that it will offer sales of up to 60% off for its remaining inventory and continue to support its e-bikes already sold in the US for at least five more years.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota to buy clean power from a $1.1 billion solar farm in Texas
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, just announced it’s moving forward with an 815-megawatt (MW) solar project called Sequoia in Texas. When it’s done, it’ll be one of the largest solar farms in North America. The project’s price tag is a hefty $1.1 billion.
Expand Expanding CloseNIO’s EV sales top 20,000 for the sixth straight month as new low-cost SUV shows promise
With its new electric SUV rolling out, NIO’s (NIO) sales topped the 20,000 mark again in Oct, its sixth straight month hitting the milestone.
Expand Expanding CloseVelotric Ebikes’ big early-bird Black Friday discounts are here!
Velotric Ebikes are designed by some of the most brilliant minds in the business. And now, you have the opportunity to own one (or two!) of these high-performance, elegant, reliable rides. You won’t want to miss these fantastic early-bird Black Friday deals running from November 1-14, and, also get a sneak peek at special offers that start on November 8.
Read on to find the right model for you and learn how you can donate $5 to get up to $550 off a superb Velotric electric bike.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’s largest offshore wind farm is on budget and on time
Dominion Energy has hit a major milestone in the construction of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The company has put in place 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations during the first installation season, surpassing its initial target of 70 monopiles.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity, F150 Lightning production pause, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss an update to Tesla’s self-driving roadmap, Lucid Gravity orders, F150 Lightning production pause, and more
Sponsored by ALSET Auto: North America’s leader in paint protection and restyling; offering colored wraps, paint protection, window tint, ceramic coatings and more, exclusively on EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseMore Costco members are requesting EVs so it is offering deals on 10 models through the new year
Despite what many media outlets are saying, EV sales are not down, nor is demand. The Costco Auto Program has shared similar insights, saying that more and more members are requesting EV models. To support this demand, Costco has significantly expanded its Q4 EV deals from two models to ten, with up to $2,000 in savings through early January, 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai IONIQ 5 continues to defy expectations as upgraded 2025 model nears release
Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV set a new sales record in the US last month, driving the brand to its best-ever October performance. With the upgraded 2025 model just around the corner, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 continues to exceed expectations.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday e-bike sales from Lectric, MOD, and Aventon begin – up to $1,300 in savings with bonus deals, more
It’s finally November and you know what that means – more and more Black Friday events! We’ve got three big e-bike brands all dropping savings this morning, led by Lectric’s Black Friday event that is taking up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, and also giving folks plenty of varying options at extra savings – 25% off accessories, discounted extra battery bundles, and even periodic Deals of the Day too – all starting from $999. The biggest news though, is MOD’s month-long event that has permanently dropped the prices across its e-bike lineup to provide affordable accessibility on top of the Black Friday discounts, with up to $1,300 in total savings starting from $1,799. Bringing up the rear is Aventon’s early savings event that offers the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes with free extra batteries for 120-mile travel at $1,599, among other models. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Tenways Black Friday sale and more.
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.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD sold over 500,000 vehicles for the first time in October: Is it enough to take the EV crown?
BYD sales topped the 500,000 mark in October, its first time achieving the feat. After its fifth consecutive record sales month, will BYD take the global EV lead over Tesla this year?
Expand Expanding CloseTesla self-driving test driver: ‘you’re running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift’
A new report based on interviews with former test drivers who were part of Tesla’s internal self-driving team reveals the dangerous extremes Tesla is willing to go to test its autonomous driving technologies.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar (PSNY) hits major milestone delivering its first US-made Polestar 3 electric SUV
The first Polestar 3 electric SUVs, built in South Carolina, are now being delivered to customers. Polestar (PSNY) said the new premium electric SUV will play a “pivotal role” in North America.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla hires celebrity ambassador despite Elon Musk saying they don’t pay for endorsements
Tesla has hired a celebrity ambassador, a departure from Elon Musk’s policy of not paying for celebrity endorsements.
Expand Expanding CloseKia smashes US sales record again in October with surging demand for EVs
Kia just broke its October sales record as its impressive US sales run continues. After another record-breaking month, Kia said the growth is fueled by “strong demand” for its electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseWaymo is now valued at a staggering $45 billion
After getting a hefty $5.6 billion in fresh capital last week, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is now reported to be valued at more than $45 billion.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart adds Chevy Brightdrop electric vans to its delivery fleet
This summer, General Motors moved its electric van company BrightDrop into Chevy to boost sales and better compete with Ford, Rivian, and others in the electric van space. And now the Chevy-branded version of the van has a new deal in place with Walmart.
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