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Lectric always manages to impress with its extremely practical and functional two-wheelers and its incredibly attractive pricing. In January, 2023, the brand made it clear that it had intentions of expanding its user base by opening doors to riders with all sorts of needs. With this,the Lectric XP Trike was born, a rugged, go-anywhere electric

In recent years, electric bicycles have seen a massive increase in popularity all across the globe. While folks in Europe and Asia are turning to e-bikes for personal mobility, in the U.S., e-biking is still mostly a for-fun outdoor activity. Nevertheless, electric bicycles present themselves as solid alternatives to taking a car, especially on short

When it comes to bicycles, whether electric or otherwise, few brands are as trusted as Giant. With several decades of experience in the cycling world, Giant has long been a driver of innovation. With the sudden boom in popularity of electric bicycles, the company has branched out into developing all sorts of electric bikes, both

December was a very special month for plug-in electric car sales in Europe, as many new records were set. According to EV Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, 413,483 new passenger plug-in cars were registered in Europe in December (up 46 percent year-over-year), which represents 38 percent of the total market. We never saw such

In multiple European countries, bicycles play an important role when it comes to the mobility of the general citizenry. This is especially true in the Netherlands, where people living in the suburbs ride their bikes to the train station to catch a ride into the city. Naturally, the popularity of electric bicycles in recent years

Volvo Cars USA reports that its car sales in the United States increased in January by eight percent year-over-year to 7,693. More importantly, plug-in electric car sales grow noticeably faster, which increases the share of rechargeable cars out of the total volume. In January, the company sold 2,370 plugs-ins, which is 24 percent more than

Porsche has taken its GT4 e-Performance race car to Sweden, where it’s undergoing a series of tests to prove its credentials in rough weather conditions. Earlier this week the GT4 e-Performance participated in the Race of Champions event, which takes place just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle.   The below video shows the GT4 e-Performance completing several

The Tesla Cybertruck is set to come to market soon, but we still don’t have official details from Tesla about the final design or the price. There was talk about making the production electric truck a bit smaller than what was revealed years ago, but it seemed Tesla may have decided against that. Now, spy

Volvo Cars is reportedly planning a massive EV offensive that will see all its core models be converted into electric vehicles by 2026. According to two people with knowledge of the plans cited by Reuters, Volvo aims to convert the next generations of the S60 and S90 sedans into EVs, as well as the XC40,

Bianchi has long been a popular name in the world of cycling, primarily because of its massive success in racing. Apart, of course, from its high-end race-derived road and mountain bikes, Bianchi also has a lineup of city-focused bikes with an emphasis on practicality and versatility. This has been amplified by the integration of an

General Motors has been planning an onslaught of EVs for years now, and many are expected to be affordable compared to rivals’ models. Now, the Big Three automaker has secured a massive new deal to work alongside Lithium Americas in developing the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, which is known to be the largest source

A recent report published by Automotive News draws attention to eight automotive brands that are struggling to retain customers. Car shoppers sometimes referred to as “nomads” tend to leave brands, such as Acura, Audi, Dodge, GMC, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Ram, and Volkswagen after one purchase more often than other automakers. Meanwhile, Tesla is the taker of rivals’ customers, and it tends to keep them. The

A third row of seats is a common feature on minivans and SUVs today, but we’ve yet to see a three-row pickup truck being put into production. It could happen as early as next year, though. Ram Trucks may become the first automaker to build a three-row pickup if the 1500 Revolution BEV Concept unveiled

Audi just revealed the last concept in its series of “sphere” design studies and while at first it may look like just another raised vehicle with a fastback style rear end, it actually has one important party piece. It can actually turn itself into a pickup truck complete with an actual flatbed in the back

Yes, it’s true, the Tesla Model 3 is now available for lease for just $399 per month, and it seems many publications are eager to report on it. However, there are many cars out there available with monthly lease payments of less than $399, and we really need to look at the trim, the money

Peugeot revealed the first ever E-308 and E-308 SW (station wagon) last year, the first of five battery electric models that it plans to add to its range by 2025. The other three have now been confirmed as the E-408, E-3008 and E-5008, although no information regarding their specs was made public. For the two

For a lot of people, an electric bicycle is the closest thing they can get to riding an actual motorcycle. Indeed, the fact that a lot of electric bicycles in the market today are stylized to look like motorcycles helps quite a bit. We’ve seen it in the likes of Super73, Ride1Up, and Juiced. This

When Aptera announced details about its Launch Edition first production model in a webinar presentation a few days ago, company execs said the solar EV did not need DC fast charging capability, at least not at the moment. Well, it looks like they had a sudden change of mind as the startup put out a

As more and more e-bikes hit the roads, it goes without saying that more and more e-bikes will be stolen. It’s an unavoidable facet of everyday life that our beloved possessions may be snatched up by folks out to no good. Unfortunately, e-bike related theft, specifically when it comes to batteries, has become rampant in

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The recent electric car price reduction applied by Tesla around the world continues to be a hot topic, as it might significantly affect other manufacturers. According to a recent Reuters article, titled “Tesla uses its profits as a weapon in an EV price war,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk started the EV price war, using the company’s “superior

Last month, reports surfaced about Ford Motor Company’s plans to build a new battery plant in the US together with China’s EV battery powerhouse CATL.  The states of Michigan and Virginia were listed as favorites to host the new facility, but it looks like the Old Dominion voluntarily dropped out of the race. Virginia Governor

It’s finally official, Sony Honda Mobility plans to bring the Afeela EV to market in 2025. However, while we’ve finally seen a prototype, which debuted at CES 2023, there are many unanswered questions. The company did speak with journalists at the event about its potential sales plans, and they’re not typical. According to Electrek, Sony

Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in December increased by nearly 14 percent year-over-year to 236,874 units. In 2022, the company sold 2,903,619 vehicles, which translated into a growth of 4.6 percent year-over-year. That’s a pretty positive outcome from a very challenging year. Things are very good also in terms of electrification. The all-electric

Rivian owners have taken to forums to discuss whether or not the battery drain while their vehicles are sitting idle is normal. Some seem to be reporting what seems to be fairly reasonable range loss while their vehicles are parked, while others are reporting numbers that seem too high, pointing to either a problem with

Porsche reports that its global car sales increased during the fourth quarter of 2022 by 4 percent year-over-year to 88,372. Also, the full-year result is positive, at 309,884 (2.6 percent above 2021). Unfortunately, Porsche was not able to improve its all-electric car sales last year, despite the fact that the number of orders remains at

LG Energy Solution and Honda Motor Co. officially announced the formal establishment of the EV battery joint venture (JV), tentatively named L-H Battery Company. The new lithium-ion battery cell factory will be built in Fayette County, near Jeffersonville, in Ohio, with a target manufacturing capacity of 40 GWh annually. Construction will begin in early 2023

Toyota has unveiled two unique concept restomods at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023. They are both based on the Toyota AE86 and both are quite unique, but only one is actually electrified. One is a typical battery electric vehicle (BEV), while the other has an engine that burns hydrogen as fuel instead of gasoline –

The Audi Q4 e-tron reached North American shores in 2022, offering a premium, more sophisticated version of the popular Volkswagen ID.4. With a starting price of $49,800, the Q4 e-tron costs more than $10,000 more than the base ID.4, however, once you comparably-equip an ID.4, the gap closes significantly.  As Audi’s entry-level electric vehicle, the