XCMG debuts new, fully autonomous electric terminal tractor [video]
The new XCMG SDA411 concept terminal truck is fully electric, has no cabin, and an L4 autonomous tech stack that’s purpose-built for unmanned logistics – and, if XCMG get their […]
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Battery electric, solar-powered reefer units reach their first customers
The first regular production solar-powered electric trailer refrigeration unit (TRU) in Australia has hit the road with a real customer. Family-owned transport giant Wickham Freight Lines took delivery of the […]
E-quipment highlight: the highest-rated mowers on Amazon are ELECTRIC (2026)
Despite decades of market dominance, it seems like the days of loud, finicky, gas-powered mowers may finally be behind us; and I say that because – for the second year in […]
Police pull over two men riding an electric couch down the street
Electric scooters have carried just about everything at this point, from commuters and tourists to groceries and probably more than a few ill-advised passengers. But two riders in Charlotte, North […]
Volkswagen’s new electric Jetta offers 285 miles of range for under $12K
Volkswagen is offering its Chinese-market Jetta M6 electric sedan with nearly 290 miles of CLTC-rated range for less than $12,000 (USD), and if that’s not what “der people’s wagen” should […]
Chinese EVs found back door into Western car markets – at 40% off MSRP
The dumb oil war in Iran is driving up the cost of just about everything, including new cars. That’s giving Chinese EVs a huge advantage over Western “legacy” car brands […]
NHTSA proposes cyan lights for robotaxis, following Mercedes/China
The NHTSA has proposed using cyan-colored lights to identify vehicles operating autonomously, along with other additions to get ready for autonomous vehicles. more…
EGO Commercial expands ZTR line with mowers, blowers, and trimmers
EGO Power’s commercial group showed up at this week’s EQUIP Expo with a trio of new zero-turn riding mowers, a commercial-grade 780 CFM leaf blower, and a heavy-duty 16.5″ trimmer […]
Hyundai’s $359 IONIQ 5 lease looks good, but its bigger sibling may be a better buy
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the most popular EV in America outside of Tesla, but its larger three-row sibling looks like the better deal right now. more…
Podcast: Tesla earnings discussion, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E update, 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’ll discuss Tesla’s earnings, new BYD Seagull, Mustang Mach-E […]