London pilot brings mobile charging to electric construction equipment
Electric construction equipment is quieter, cleaner, and safer to operate than diesel equipment anywhere, but that’s especially true in crowded urban areas where more people live and work. Charging that equipment isn’t always as easy as driving over to the nearest BP Pulse fast charger, however. Now, a new pilot program in London is hoping to eliminate the need to take equipment to chargers, and bringing charging to them.
Get this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal on Polestar 3 (before the tariffs hit)
The Trump Administration just slapped huge tariffs on imported cars, causing many car buyers to accelerate their purchase plans and snap up a new car now, rather than wait. If that’s you, and you’re one of the thousands looking to distance yourself from Tesla, the time is now to check out this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal from Polestar.
Wheel-E Podcast: NIU electric moped visit, X Games says e-motos too good, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a visit to electric moped maker NIU’s factory, Tern’s new GSD e-bike, Rad Power Bikes getting a new CEO, a Segway scooter recall, X Games kicking out electric motorcycles, and more.
Trevor Milton claims he’s been pardoned but really its just an ad for a documentary
Well, here’s a weird one for today. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Trevor Milton, who was convicted of fraud, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. But no independent confirmation exists, and it sure does seem like some sort of publicity stunt.
This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing [Update]
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs).
The surprising powerhouse behind rapid V2X growth: electric school buses
Electric school buses are driving major growth in the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market, with capacity expected to double to 40 megawatts (MW) by 2025, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie.
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7
BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan hit the market on Thursday at an even lower price than expected. The Yangwang U7 packs nearly 1,300 horsepower from four electric motors, is loaded with smart tech and premium features, and starts at under $90,000.
Porsche Macan EV review – a good car, but is it a good EV?
Porsche lent us an electric Macan for a few days and we came away with plenty of thoughts about the already-popular electric SUV from one of the world’s most respected auto manufacturers.
EcoFlow Monthly Madness takes 57% off units with bonus savings + rewards, RadCity 5 Plus e-bike with extra battery $1,499, more
We’ve got three sales for today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s March Monthly Madness sale taking the lead with up to 57% discounts on a selection of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more. Among the sale’s offers, we spotted the DELTA 2 Max Power Station bundled with a 220W solar panel at a new $1,199 low. Right behind it, Rad Power has switched gears on its spring savings offers, with its RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike coming with an extra battery for 100+ miles of travel at $1,499, among other models. There’s also Blix Bikes’ Spring Sale offers with its Packa Genie Cargo e-bike coming with $148 in free gear at $1,599, as well as two other models seeing discounts. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s giant Anker SOLIX F3800 weekend flash sale savings, 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.