Watch delivery rider in Chicago hilariously outrun bumbling ICE agents on an e-bike

A video circulating on social media this morning has electric bike fans cheering and Homeland Security officers scratching their heads after a man who is reported to be a delivery rider appeared to evade a group of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago using nothing more than some quick footwork and an e-bike.

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Kia’s electric van makes for the ultimate high-end people mover at luxury resorts

Kia wants your next vacation to be a little greener. The PV5, Kia’s electric van, is getting a new role as a high-end people mover at eco-friendly luxury resorts.

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Tesla keeps $5,000 deposit on canceled Roadster it didn’t deliver in 8 years

Tesla is keeping $5,000 out of the $50,000 deposit on the Roadster if you cancel it, even though it is more than 5 years late in delivering it.

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The oil stooge running the Energy Dept. just banned the words ‘climate change’

In its mission to destroy American energy independence, the Energy Department has now banned any discussion of any of the technologies that might get America off of foreign oil, or of the problem that those technologies might solve – and all at the behest of the former oil executive who wants to raise your fuel prices in order to steal more of your money for his industry.

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E-quipment highlight: CFMoto U6 electric side-by-side UTV [video]

This new electric side-by-side from CFMoto is a battery-powered workhorse designed to deliver all the utility and hauling capacity of a traditional side-by-side without any of the noise, emissions, or maintenance headaches of gas power.

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Survey Sunday: we asked you about the home solar tax credit, you answered

This month, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about what losing the federal home solar tax credit means for Electrek readers and how it impacts their solar power plans. After receiving nearly two thousand responses, here’s what you told us.

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XCMG and Fortescue haul truck sale is the biggest. EV deal. EVER.

In a record-setting deal worth billions, Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG has agreed to deliver more than 200 of its 240-tonne electric haul trucks to Australian mining giants Fortescue in one of the biggest moves yet to decarbonize mining.

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E-bike maker Super73 teases launching something ‘entirely new’ next month

Super73, the lifestyle e-bike brand known for its moto-inspired designs, just dropped a teaser that has fans buzzing… and scratching their heads. In a cryptic Instagram post, the company shared a silhouetted image of a new two-wheeled electric vehicle alongside the promise of unveiling “an entirely new generation of electric mobility” next month.

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The Puckipuppy Labrador Pro is a full-suspension E-bike for everyone [Video]

There are plenty of electric fat tire bikes on the market these days, but few feel as purpose-built and refined as the Puckipuppy Labrador Pro. While the name might sound like a friendly pooch, don’t let it fool you… this is a serious all-terrain machine with enough power to rip through sand, snow, or steep trails. Plus, if it can do all that, it can surely handle your commute, too!

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Deal time: Mercedes EQB gets the axe – and major markdowns

Mercedes-Benz is saying goodbye to its capable, seven-passenger EQB electric vehicle – but that doesn’t mean it’s over. If you’ve been eyeing a new, quasi-affordable SUV with nationwide dealer support and a luxury logo, the time is now.

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