Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body

From a fitness perspective, electric bikes are often framed as a way to make cycling easier on the legs or more accessible for people who might otherwise avoid riding. But new research suggests the biggest benefits of e-bikes for older riders may be happening somewhere else entirely: the brain.

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If it’s good enough for Tesla: Faraday Future pivots to humanoid robots

After failing to deliver its long-promised “Tesla killer” EV and missing the Bitcoin- and Doge-fueled profit wave that helped propel $TSLA, Faraday Future ($FFIE) is hoping it’s got what it takes to finally pull ahead of Elon Musk: a full line of consumer robots.

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IEA: Electricity demand is rising fast, and grids can’t keep up

Global electricity demand is surging, and the grid is struggling to keep up, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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New VW Sportline is the 7-passenger electric GTi the ID.Buzz SHOULD have been

VW have finally built the van enthusiasts have been asking — and it’s not the ID.Buzz. Meet the new e-Transporter Sportline, the retro-tastic people-mover with GTI-inspired styling, a proper performance attitude, and room for seven that VW should have been building all along.

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The first sodium-ion battery passenger EV is here and it could be a game changer

Leading global battery maker CATL and Changan Automobile unveiled the world’s first passenger EV powered by a sodium-ion battery on Thursday.

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Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire

Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.

The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.

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Apple was once ‘carpet bombing’ Tesla with recruiting calls, per Elon Musk

Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a new interview with Elon Musk, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.

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Segway GT3 SuperScooter at $1,500 low, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max new $829 low + increased exclusive DELTA Pro Ultra savings, more

We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low. We also have increased exclusive savings on the DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes, 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.

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Subaru is now building EVs in-house, starting with a new electric SUV

The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.

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Kia’s electric hatch drove almost 250 miles and recharged in 33 minutes in the frigid cold

The EV4, Kia’s electric hatchback, proved its prowess in the El Prix Winter Test, driving almost 250 miles (390 km) in temperatures as low as –31°C (-23.8 °F). It also recharged from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.

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