Nearly 20,000 electric bicycles are being recalled in the US after a defect was discovered that could cause the rear wheel to separate from the bike, posing a crash risk. The recall affects certain model year 2026 electric bikes from Trek Bicycle Corporation and its sister brand Electra Bicycle Company. Specifically, it covers Trek FX+ … Continue reading “Major brand recalls 20,000 e-bikes due to separating rear wheel”
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On today’s gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world’s number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD’s rapid expansion into new markets, Ford’s struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the … Continue reading “The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work”
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Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. Here at Electrek, we see and report on a lot of wild EV concepts. These concepts are often accompanied by long treatises on … Continue reading “Lotus’ wild 200mph ‘Theory 1’ EV signals return to form for the brand”
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Not Sitting Still Something it seems is always happening in Fountain Valley, California, at the U.S. headquarters for the Hyundai Motor Group. Here is look at a few of what the company has planned for the Hyundai brand in the coming year. New Charging Standard Hyundai adds NACS Beginning in Q4 2024, all Hyundai electric … Continue reading “Hyundai Brand News for 2024 and 2025”
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If you’re seeing more Kia electric cars on the road, it’s not just you. The company set a new EV sales record in July as its first three-row electric SUV gains momentum. With new electrified models like the EV9, Kia is “confident that consumer interest in the Kia brand will continue to strengthen.” Revamping the … Continue reading “Kia ‘confident’ in brand growth after record-breaking EV sales in July, driven by the new EV9”