Why California cities are trying to ban students from riding e-bikes to school
A Southern California school district is considering a controversial new rule that could significantly limit how students get to school. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which serves Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, is weighing a proposal that would ban most students from riding electric bicycles to school.
San Francisco moves to install curbside EV chargers on city streets
The City of San Francisco could soon make it much easier for residents without a driveway or garage to charge their EVs on the street.
Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box truck at Work Truck Week
Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating.
Sodium-ion batteries hit the Midwestern grid in first-of-its-kind pilot
A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time.
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive,
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV spotted as a hot hatch R-Line model [Video]
The ID. Polo will make its official debut in just a few weeks as the first of a new generation of Volkswagen EVs. New spy shots confirm a range-topping R-Line model will join the lineup shortly after.
BLUETTI’s Elite 300 launches as the world’s smallest 3kWh power station – and it’s 58% off
BLUETTI has officially launched the Elite 300 portable power station, a compact but powerful portable power station designed for both home backup and life on the road. And for Electrek readers, the launch deal is pretty compelling.
The Elite 300 Official Launch Offer in the US runs from March 8 through May 31, with a debut price of $1,099 – that’s 50% off, saving an incredible $1,100. On top of that, Electrek readers can get an additional 8% off using the code ELECTREK8OFF, which works on both the BLUETTI website and Amazon through May 31.
That means you can grab BLUETTI’s newest 3kWh portable power station at a serious discount while supplies last.