Toyota succumbs and now plans to build a new EV in China first
Toyota is breaking its own rules and will build a new electric vehicle in China before Japan, using advanced tech. more…
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I traded my electric motorcycle for a gasoline bike on vacation. It was pretty shocking
For the last few weeks, my wife and I have been hopping between islands in the Philippines, and like so many travelers (and locals), we’ve been getting around on small […]
Kia confirms PV7 debut and previews the larger electric van for the first time [Video]
Kia is preparing to launch its second fully electric van following the PV5’s success. With its debut less than a month away, Kia offered a first look at the larger […]
EPA estimates vs. real-world data: EV drivers share some surprising experiences
Electric cars are often marketed as having “x” miles of EPA-estimated range, but that doesn’t mean that’s how many miles you’ll be able to get out of yours. That’s the […]
Tesla confirms Autopilot/FSD was active in strange fatal crash
Tesla told federal regulators that its driver-assist system was “verified engaged” when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph and killed its driver in Clute, Texas — a detail that […]
Lucid’s ‘fire risk’ recall was for LED lights & already fixed by a July software update
A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic […]
Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether Electrek readers believed the announcement of Ford’s upcoming, all-electric $30,000 Fathom pickup would sink Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto before […]
Amazon’s massive 2026 Labor Day sale now live! Thousands of deals: Apple, Android, TVs, tech under $100, more from under $5
The official 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live. Featuring thousands and thousands of price drops across just about every product category, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has now […]
Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it!
Bezos-backed Slate Auto is serious about the commercial truck market, and the company’s Fleet Business Development team shared some of the most detailed information about the rumored high roof cargo […]
E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS [video]
The Tiger Li-Ion electric baggage tug is quietly revolutionizing the airport ground handling and ground support equipment (GSE) market with silent, emission-free running, massive fuel savings, and a 60,000 lb. […]