Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Is this the world’s cheapest electric motorcycle?

Motorcycle riders have their own unique risk-management calculations. And while everyone loves a good deal, I’m not sure how many riders will be signing up to go canyon carving on what might just be the cheapest electric motorcycle in the world. Each week I dive deep into the abyss of Alibaba, the internet’s kitchen junk drawer, to find an interesting...

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New Scorpion X electric moped launched by Juiced Bikes with more power, speed, and range

Juiced Bikes quietly dropped the original Scorpion electric moped from the company’s site earlier this week, replacing it today with the updated Juiced Scorpion X. more… The post New Scorpion X electric moped launched by Juiced Bikes with more power, speed, and range appeared first on Electrek.

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Podcast: Electric Last Mile (ELMS), Tesla news, Mercedes-Benz EQC specs, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a partner segment on Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) where CEO James Taylor joins us 20 minutes early to discussing the company and going public via SPAC. We’ll have tons of Tesla news, Mercedes-Benz EQC specs, and more...

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Tesla Model X vs. Model Y: How Tesla’s larger EVs size up

In its quest to offer an electric vehicle (EV) option to suit everyone on the planet, Tesla has expanded the size and scope of its carbon-conscious repertoire over the past 17 years. Tesla currently manufactures two sport utility options – the mid-sized offensive lineman of the Tesla family, the Model X, and the new(er) crossover kid on the block Model...

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Las Vegas Loop proves quite boring in first rides – no Autopilot yet

Elon Musk’s Boring Company has allowed the media a first look at the Las Vegas Loop, and it proved to be, well, quite boring. more… The post Elon Musk’s Boring Company Las Vegas Loop proves quite boring in first rides – no Autopilot yet appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Deals: Jetson’s Eris Electric Scooter takes you around town this spring at low of $350, more

Amazon is offering the Jetson Eris Electric Scooter for $349.99 shipped. Down from its $500 list price, today’s deal marks a new low that we’ve tracked at Amazon and is the best available. This scooter is great for riding around town this spring. It has a max range of 12 miles before you need to recharge and can travel at up to 14 MPH. This is fast...

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Tesla starts advertising Model 3 with 93 miles of range on its website in Canada

Tesla is now starting to advertise the Model 3 with 93 miles of range, which aims to give buyers access to local EV incentives, on its website in Canada. Previously, this version of the Model 3 was hidden. more… The post Tesla starts advertising Model 3 with 93 miles of range on its website in Canada appeared first on Electrek.

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Exclusive: NIU announces launch details for RQi electric motorcycle; here’s the first look

In a surprise move, it turns out that NIU is planning to release the first version of its highly anticipated RQi electric motorcycle later this year. more… The post Exclusive: NIU announces launch details for RQi electric motorcycle; here’s the first look appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: The Netherlands’ first large-scale offshore wind farm is getting a revamp

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The 15-year-old Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farm in the North Sea will be refurbished. BlackRock Real Assets has closed a $4.8 billion renewable power investment fund. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla...

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range gets official EPA rating, but the vehicle’s fate is unknown

Tesla Model Y Standard Range has received an official EPA rating – making it one of the most efficient cars in the world, but the vehicle’s fate is still unknown. more… The post Tesla Model Y Standard Range gets official EPA rating, but the vehicle’s fate is unknown appeared first on Electrek.

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