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- Electric mobility; land, sea and air - Personal EVs (e-bikes, e-skates, e-scooters, EUCs, Onewheels) - EV charging networks - Home charging solutions - EV adventures and lifestyles - Electric motorsports - Adjacent EV technologies, news and interests.

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I built the fastest Electric Scooter in the World.
I built the fastest Electric Scooter in the World. YouTube video by President Chay

"Breaking the ton" on a DIY electric scooter.

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14.03.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of Thousands of Lightly Used Electric Cars About to Hit US Market - CleanTechnica Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. A few years ago, Democrats controlling Congress and President Joe Biden gave the US electric car industry a huge boost via th...

Some deals to be had for those looking for a used EV.

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14.03.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Workhorse EV fleet hits 20 million miles milestone Workhorse EV fleet surpasses 20M miles with W56 & EPIC4 trucks, merging with Motiv, and advancing medium-duty electric vehicles. Read more on Clean Trucking.

More miles driven for large transport vehicles yields a better benefit for us all.

www.cleantrucking.com/battery-elec...

14.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Ride1Up & HeyBike, more Juiced, Rad is back?!
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Ride1Up & HeyBike, more Juiced, Rad is back?! YouTube video by Electrek.co

The best and latest news in the world of PEVs.

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13.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rivian R2 Launches At $57,990 With 330 Miles Of Range The Rivian R2 goes on sale this spring for $57,990. Lower-priced models are coming soon, but the $45,000 model is a ways away.

Rivian launches R2 pricing.

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13.03.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils All-Electric VLE Grand Limousine Mercedes-Benz has introduced the all-electric VLE, an eight-seat grand limousine featuring 800-volt charging, over 700 km of estimated WLTP range, and a flexible interior built on the automaker's new ...

The Mercedes-Benz VLE Limosine is the mini-van we all want.

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11.03.2026 13:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence As global oil prices spike by +50% with US starting another conflict, we are reminded that EVs are a solution for energy independence.

Energy independance starts with divesting away from fossil fuels.

electrek.co/2026/03/10/a...

11.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BYD reportedly explores F1 entry to boost global brand appeal BYD is considering entering competitive motorsports, including F1 and endurance racing, to boost its global brand appeal, Bloomberg reported.

As this new era's F1 cars are using more electricty in their hybrid power units, is this the time for EV companies like BYD to crash the party?

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11.03.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging The cheapest Explorer EV now has a longer driving range, courtesy of a larger battery pack. It also packs more punch, thanks to an upgraded rear motor.

The European Ford Explorer EV gets some updates that make it a more useful vehicle to own.

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11.03.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Donut Lab Battery Test 3 - NOT What I Expected!
Donut Lab Battery Test 3 - NOT What I Expected! YouTube video by Two Bit da Vinci

Testing with Donut Lab's solid state battery continues with Test #3.

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10.03.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Juiced Bikes revival: Here's our first look at the fresh new e-bike lineup β€œJuiced is back, baby” says the revamped Juiced Bikes website. It also shows us our first glimpse of what are...

The new line-up from Juiced Bikes seems to exhibit Super73 vibes.

electrek.co/2026/03/10/j...

10.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2027 Chevy Bolt EV Charging Test Proves GM Understood The Assignment The new Bolt EV delivers a huge charging boost compared to its predecessor, and shows that small EVs can go the distance.

A big improvement in charging speeds from the previous generation Bolt.

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10.03.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2027 Chevy Bolt review: why's this great, budget EV only here for a 'limited time'? America's most affordable EV is back, with big upgrades at the same ~$28k price. But it's only here for a little while. Should you go get one?

Like the McRib from McDonalds, the Chevy Bolt will be here for a limited time.

electrek.co/2026/03/09/2...

09.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag.

Details are still somewhat limited but here's a recap of all we know so far about the upcoming Rivian R2.

insideevs.com/reviews/7224...

09.03.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore A new study shows that businesses moving corporate fleets from ICE to EVs could save on vehicle operating costs by as much as 50%.

The benefits of transitioning a business's aging ICEs with EVs is undeniable.

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08.03.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ROUNDUP: more electric equipment options than ever at CONEXPO 2026 Just about every major OEM at CONEXPO had fresh zero-emission machinery meant to match diesel on performance and beat it on noise and TCO.

Heavy equipment and duty vehicles for construction shine at CONExpo.

electrek.co/2026/03/07/r...

07.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck A plug-and-play solution from the world’s largest converter of classic cars to EVs could make life a lot easier for people who are looking to ditch gas.

The EV restomod truck scene gets a little help from Electric Classic Cars.

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07.03.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life...

Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) saves Rad Power Bikes from oblivion.

electrek.co/2026/03/06/r...

06.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO It's not just about emissions, and it's not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels.

Hitatchi debuts a quite, pollution free power solution for construction sites and much more.

electrek.co/2026/03/06/h...

06.03.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Honda Insight Is Back, And It’s An EV Now Honda’s legendary Insight nameplate is back. This time, it’s an electric crossover with over 300 miles of range.

Whith the return of the Nissan Leaf, the Honda Insight makes a return. This time as a BEV.

insideevs.com/news/789164/...

06.03.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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MINI JCW Aceman Electric Debuts with 258 HP The MINI JCW Aceman delivers 190 kW (258 hp), a 6.4-second 0–100 km/h time, and 16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP efficiency, combining electric performance with John Cooper Works motorsport tuning.

The MINI JCW (John Cooper Work) Aceman Electric is the spiritual successor of the original MINI JCW GP.

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04.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals The Donut Lab solid-state battery was heated to the boiling point of water. Here’s what happened next.

Testing on Donut Lab's production solid state battery continues.

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04.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Zeekr UAE Takes Podium at Yas Drag Racing Zeekr UAE placed third at the Yas Drag Super Street in Abu Dhabi, racing its 001 and 7X electric models against modified combustion vehicles at Yas Marina Circuit.

EVs continue to prove that when it comes to the 1320, they're unmatched by comparable ICEs.

theevreport.com/zeekr-uae-ta...

03.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BYD reveals the 'world's longest-range EV' that can drive 1,036 km on a single charge BYD is launching fully electric vehicles with over 1,000 km (620 miles) CLTC range. After previewing the new Denza Z9...

If range is king when it comes to EVs, then "All hail the new king.".

electrek.co/2026/03/02/b...

03.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I Powered a Car using 500 Disposable Vapes
I Powered a Car using 500 Disposable Vapes YouTube video by Chris Doel

This method of recycling e-waste to power things like e-bikes and cars is becoming more than just entertainment on youtube but an acutal sub-culture.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwoZ...

03.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TENWAYS Files for Hong Kong IPO: Fastest-Growing E-Bike Company in Europe with Hillhouse, Tencent, Alibaba as Shareholders TENWAYS has filed for a Hong Kong main board listing, aiming to become Europe's fastest-growing e-bike company with backing from Hillhouse Ventures, Tencent, and Alibaba, having achieved profitability...

Looks like e-bike maker Tenways is going public with an expected IPO.

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02.03.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Xiaomi Is China’s First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car Xiaomi was China’s first car company to get a spot in GT7. Now, the automaker is upping the ante with the Vision GT.

Xiaomi takes Gran Turismo's slogan of "The Real Driving Simulator" and makes it more than just a game.

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02.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers These T-shaped, megawatt-rated DC fast chargers look way different from the Flash chargers BYD unveiled last year.

In China charging infastructure to provide up to 1.5 megawatts of power is now available and growing.

insideevs.com/news/788458/...

01.03.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tesla's Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here's Where The First Ones Will Go Tesla has listed 64 new Megacharger locations as β€œcoming soon,” with dozens expected to open this year. Megachargers should eventually reach Europe too.

1.2 Megawatts is as high as charging capabilities go in North America with only several locations currently. More are on the way.

insideevs.com/news/788598/...

01.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Toyota Finds a Safer Way to Mount EV Batteries Toyota’s latest EV patent suggests that letting batteries move slightly in a crash could reduce damage, challenging the idea that rigid is always safer.

Toyota rethinks the way EV car batteries should be mounted.

www.autoblog.com/news/toyota-...

01.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0