Electric Vehicle News

EV stock winners and losers in October: Tesla remains global leader, and Porsche comes out swinging

Today we’re kicking off a new spotlight on another very popular segment in the EV space – stocks. Over the past couple years, we’ve seen EV automakers financial bolstered or inhibited by IPOs, SPAC Mergers, or updates to their EV plans. Below, you can see how some of the companies building EVs compare side by side on Wall Street and how far they have come – or fallen – in the past year.

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Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test: Can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

Besides F-150 Lightning towing, I also wanted to see how good the electric pickup would be for road-tripping. So I planned a trip from New York City to Detroit. And by planned, I mean I put the trip in Google Maps and made sure there were Electrify America (EA) stops along the way. Could it be this easy?

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Podcast: Tesla pulls demand lever, new referral program, Toyota shuffles EV plan, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla pulling a new demand lever, first look at the new Tesla referral program, Toyota shuffling its EV plan, and more.

Sponsored by Anyhill: Check out Anyhill’s latest UM-2 electric scooters featuring a new powerful brushless motor with a maximum 750W motor output power and detachable LG battery.

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Charging stations coming to US military sites as DOD rolls out EVs

The Department of Defense (DOD) is well aware that electric vehicles are rolling out at a record pace and are only expected to continue gaining vehicle market share. As a result, the Defense Innovation Unit, a sub-division of the DOD, is partnering with the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army Reserve to install EV charging stations at eight US military sites.

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Segway’s latest SuperScooter GT1 and GT2 on sale at new lows from $2,429 in New Green Deals

If you’re looking for a great way to get around the city this fall or winter, then the latest Segway SuperScooter GT1 and GT2 electric scooters are a great choice. Coming in with new all-time lows from $2,429, you’ll find up to $490 in savings here and you’ll find a top speed of up to 43.5 MPH as well as a 43.5 mile range per charge. Plus, the GT2 can accelerate from 0-30 MPH in just 3.9 seconds, making them fun and high performance at the same time. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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 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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EU officially inks complete ban on new combustion vehicles from 2035 onward

Following over five years of debate and a steadfast proposal introduced last year, the EU has agreed upon its first terms under a “Fit for 55” package to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Europe and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The EU agreement increases required cuts to carbon emissions by 2030 and issues a complete ban on new combustion cars and vans from 2035 onward.

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