Saudis tap FlyNow to deploy thousands of ‘eCopters’ to transport people at Riyadh Expo

Saudi Arabia Holding Co. has announced plans to deploy thousands of “automatic” single—and dual-seat eCopter aircraft from FlyNow Aviation to transport the public during the upcoming Riyadh Expo 2030. These unique electric aircraft will begin with cargo before flying actual people around the kingdom.

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Stage 1 of the Electrek American Solar Challenge complete; here are the results

Over the weekend, 16 teams that qualified from the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) departed from the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN, for an epic 8-day 1,550+ mile trek to Casper, WY, using nothing but energy from the sun.

Now, the solar vehicles have completed the first stage of the cross-country Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC). Here are the results and how you can track the team’s locations in real time!

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NIO slots IN 2024 tech day for July 27, where it will debut new OS and possibly its next phone

NIO has set a date for its second annual “IN” or Innovation Day 2024. The event will happen later this week in Shanghai and is promising the debut of NIO’s new SkyOS. We also surmise we will see the launch of NIO’s second branded smartphone.

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BYD just launched the first electric MPV in this booming EV market for under $25,000

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making strides in another key EV market with the launch of its M6, the first electric MPV in Indonesia. Unveiled on Monday, the BYD M6 arrives as EV sales are forecasted to continue surging in the region.

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ZEEKR officially enters North America, launching 001 and X BEVs in Mexico

Chinese-built EVs are closer to hitting the US market as Geely-owned brand ZEEKR has launched its first two models in Mexico. Our neighbors to the South can now choose between ZEEKR’s flagship 001 shooting brake or its all-electric X SUV.

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E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy?

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E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy?

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E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy?

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E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy?

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E-quipment Highlight: Club Car Urban is the most practical electric pickup in US

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can buy?

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