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Tesla goes after Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks for profit

Tesla is following through with its threat to go after early Cybertruck owners selling their electric pickup trucks. Before turning its reservations into orders, Tesla tried to take precautions against early buyers flipping the Cybertruck for profits. The automaker added a “no resell” clause for early VIN Cybertrucks, threatening to sue for $50,000 (or more) and added that it may not sell the sellers any future vehicles. However, there are limitations when it comes to enforcing these things. After…

Engwe L20 2.0 launched as super affordable folding electric bike

Engwe has recently updated its popular 20-inch e-bike, now launching as the Engwe L20 2.0. While it lacks some of the fancier features seen in many of today’s leading e-bikes, it still appears to pack in some solid performance at an incredibly low price. The L20 2.0 expands upon what we saw in the original L20 launch, adding a folding mechanism and other features to make the bike more convenient and more comfortable to use. Engwe tells us that the L20 2.0 includes a 750W continuous-rated rear motor…

FAME-II Scheme Extended To July 2024 To Support Electric Vehicle Industry

FAME-II Scheme Extended To July 2024 To Support Electric Vehicle Industry. (Representative image)The FAME-II plan was launched in 2019 with a three-year budget outlay of Rs 10,000 crore.For the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the Centre has extended the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme.The scheme, which was supposed to end on March 31, 2024, has been extended until July 31, 2024, by four months.Business Standard reported that the goal of this extension is to avoid any interruptions…

Maruti Suzuki’s Upcoming YMC Electric MPV: Launch And Other Key Details Revealed

India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki will launch its first electric vehicle later this year. It’ll be the eVX electric SUV, which was recently showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo of 2024. While the eVX will be the first electric vehicle from Maruti, the Indo-Japanese car giant has a range of other electric vehicles coming in. One of these is a MPV, codenamed the YMC. The YMC MPV will arrive two years after the eVX though, in the second half of 2026. According to ACI, the Maruti YMC MPV will use the same…

The surprising hidden costs of using an electric bike

Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia before rolling their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now surging in popularity in North America. But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles. The physical exertion of e-bikes…

The Dangers Lurking in Our Electric Grid – Scientists Propose Smarter Protection Method

Smart devices on the electric grid increase vulnerability to hacking, threatening power outages and system damage. A team from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory proposes a new tool to prioritize and manage cyber threats more effectively, aiming to protect the grid by addressing both immediate and future challenges.The proliferation of programmable devices creates additional entry points for cyberattacks.There’s a down side to “smart” devices: They can be hacked.That makes the electric grid,…

Tesla’s electric semi-truck takes on diesel big rig

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Weird Alibaba: A 14-seater electric bus for cheaper than an e-bike

Ah yes, good ol’ Alibaba. It’s the place to go whenever you want to see just how weird and wild the world of Chinese electric vehicles has become. It’s all fun and games to laugh and enjoy the weirdness, though it’s important to remember that China actually leads the world in real electric vehicles, too. But we’re not here for those boring things. We’re here to see a full-size bug-eyed electric bus shaped like a fish, and at the cost of a couple car payments in the US. That’s right, the beauty that has…

Odysse Electric Launches First Dealership in Varanasi, Aimds to Boost Lineup in India

Odysse Electric Showroom. (Photo: Odysse)As per the details shared by the brands via official release, the first authorized dealership is located at Varanasi's Lahartara Manduadih Road, Near the Petrol Pump.The premium electric two-wheeler manufacturer Odysse has finally launched the first authorized dealership in Varanasi. The decision has been taken after witnessing an overwhelming response for the e-scooters in the Indian market.As per the details shared by the brands via official release, the first authorized…