Arrival Bus proving ground trials begin in UK ahead of Q2 2022 production

Arrival’s flagship Bus EV has begun proving ground testing in the UK before entering full production in 2022. The Arrival Bus marks the first of several electric vehicles in the pipeline for the company which will be manufactured and operated in the UK and US, as well as the European Union.

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Tesla (TSLA) is seen solving its ‘high-class problem of demand outstripping supply’ in 2022

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is up in premarket trading today on a new note from top Wall Street analyst Dan Ives who believes Tesla is going to double its production capacity in 2022.

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Moonbike’s light electric snowmobile is bringing its electric snow sports to the US

The French company Moonbike is preparing to bring its fun-looking snow transporter to the US, just in time for winter riding.

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Bangkok’s noisy scooter-filled streets may quiet down with new electric motorcycle trial

The Thai government is starting a new trial in Bangkok that will see electric scooters replace their gas counterparts for motorcycle taxis in the city.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Kobalt’s 18-inch corded electric string trimmer fall to $39 or less, more in New Green Deals

Now that we’re through the holidays, you might be on the lookout for a budget-focused way to stop using gas in your yard work routine. Well, if that’s the case, then Kobalt’s corded electric 18-inch string trimmer is the right tool for the job. On sale today for $39 or less, you’re saving at least $30 with today’s deal while also picking up an attachment-compatible string trimmer. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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.

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Goodyear launches new tire optimized for Teslas and other electric cars

Goodyear announced the launch of a new tire designed to be optimized for electric cars, especially Tesla vehicles, which will be the first to get the new tire.

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California e-bike company launches new fat tire electric bikes with 1,000W mid-drive motors

CSC Electric Bicycles has a new mid-drive e-bike ready to enter its lineup. The new CSC FT1000MD e-bike will be the most powerful model launched to date by the brand.

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13 battery gigafactories coming to the US by 2025 – ushering new era of US battery production

There are 13 new battery cell gigafactories coming online in the US by 2025, according to the Department of Energy.

These factories are ushering in a new era of battery production in the US.

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A Swiss solar company announces a new production facility in Arizona

Swiss solar technology company Meyer Burger announced today that it is opening a production facility for high-performance solar modules in Goodyear, Arizona – its first factory in the US, and its first outside of Europe. Solar module production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2022.

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