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Tesla has implemented big price increases throughout its entire vehicle lineup in an overnight update to its online configurator. Its cheapest electric car, Model 3, now starts at $47,000. We suspected it was coming after Elon Musk announced on Twitter that both Tesla and SpaceX were seeing significant inflation, but big prices increases on Tesla

Sono Motors has moved one phase closer to production of its Sion Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV), as it has completed its prototype phases and has begun building series-validation vehicles for testing and certification. The startup plans to build 37 validation SEVs that will be built with white bodies instead of the usual black exterior we

Music industry leaders are urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to abandon a large increase on concert and live event tickets, due to come into force on 1 April. The 7.5% hike would see the tax return to its pre-pandemic level of 20% – a move that would impact music lovers and be “hugely damaging” to the

A songwriter who claims Ed Sheeran ripped off his music, says the first time he heard Shape Of You he was so shocked that he and his girlfriend – who were driving at the time – had to pull their car over. Sami Chokri and fellow musician Ross O’Donoghue, allege that Sheeran’s 2016 hit copies

Segway has come a long way from its nerdy self-balancing transporter days. Several new models and one acquisition later, the company has some quite respectable entries in the larger electric mobility market. Case in point: the new Segway E110A electric scooter, which shows off a combination of stylish design and some interesting tech under the

Gazelle Bikes, a popular Netherlands-based bicycle manufacturer, is reintroducing the company’s Arroyo electric bikes for US customers. The Arroyo line of electric bicycles, which includes the Arroyo C7 and Arroyo C8, is a comfort e-bike line that likely aligns with the image in your head of a typical Dutch bike. That means a step-through frame

The Power Of The Dog has taken the big prizes at a BAFTAs ceremony where stars and organisers highlighted the war in Ukraine and host Rebel Wilson had a message for Vladimir Putin. While Wilson made good on her promise to deliver a joke-filled ceremony, the night also reflected the devastation happening in the world,

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This week on Electrek’s new Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes a new partnership between SUPER73 and Indian Motorcycle, new e-bike models from Rad Power Bikes, Yamaha and Ducati, Polaris testing new electric ATVs, Gogoro unveiled a

Alec Baldwin has no financial liability for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust, according to new court papers released in America. The Hollywood star, 63, was holding the prop gun that killed the 42-year-old cinematographer in October last year while filming the western in New Mexico. The legal filing

Electrek recently got the opportunity to test out the ElectraMeccanica SOLO EV for a few days and see what this single-passenger vessel can do. Small but speedy, the SOLO offers fun for single-rider drivers, and a picture-worthy experience for anyone you drive past. Table of contents ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corporation and the SOLO EV ElectraMeccanica Vehicles

As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too. On March 8, Electrek

Katy Perry no longer has to pay $2.8 million to a rapper who accused her of plagiarising part of one of his songs for her huge 2013 hit, Dark Horse. Following a lengthy legal battle, a federal appeals court decided on Thursday that the US pop star and her team are not liable to pay

Fans at the first show for K-pop sensation BTS in South Korea since the pandemic began were banned from singing along or cheering due to strict coronavirus rules. More than 10,000 fans descended on the Olympic Stadium in the capital Seoul for the performance on Thursday but could only show their support for the band

I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects

The Swedish electric surfboard company Awake is best known for its high-speed boards that can surpass 57 km/h (35 mph). But now the company is reaching new heights as it rises out of the water on its latest product: the Awake VINGA electric hydrofoil board. Hydrofoil boards are much more efficient than typical electric surfboards

Ed Sheeran’s hit song Shape Of You was created from scratch at “extraordinary speed”, co-writer Steve Mac has told the High Court, joking that the songwriting session was so intense it left him with a “headache”. Real name Steven McCutcheon, the producer is the latest person to give evidence to a copyright trial over the

SUPER73 definitely has something coming next week, we just don’t know what. But a new teaser released by the lifestyle electric bike brand sets the date for March 15th and hints that it could be the company’s highly anticipated (and yet unconfirmed) electric motorcycle. SUPER73 teases big unveiling While we haven’t been able to confirm

Rad Power Bikes didn’t become the largest electric bicycle company in North America by resting on its laurels. The Seattle-based company has been hard at work on a new model to be added to the lineup. The RadExpand 5 electric bike has just been unveiled, and it comes with an attractive price of just US

Tesla has confirmed that deliveries of Model Y vehicles built at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany are starting on March 22. Last week, after months of delays, Tesla finally received its official building permit following the environmental approval of its Gigafactory Berlin project. It was believed to be the last regulatory step needed for Tesla to

GM’s Chevrolet division announced a high-performance variant of its upcoming Blazer EV SUV this morning but left us with precious few details. The Chevy Blazer SS or “Super Sport” will be a high-performance version of the Blazer EV, which was announced at GM’s CES 2022 event by CEO Mary Barra. The Silverado EV was the

From climate change to the Troubles in Northern Ireland, many of this year’s BAFTA-nominated films carry powerful political messages. It is likely that the speeches too will also reflect on what is happening in the wider world, so the war in Ukraine will inevitably feature heavily – the winners no doubt will want to use

Belfast star and BAFTA nominee Caitriona Balfe has told Sky News she never predicted the film becoming the hit that it has. Kenneth Branagh‘s semi-autobiographical film, about a young boy and his working-class family living through the Troubles in Northern Ireland, is up for six awards at this weekend’s ceremony – including best supporting actress

Singer-songwriter John McDaid has called the idea of plagiarising other people’s work as “abhorrent” as the High Court case over the copyright of a song he wrote with Ed Sheeran continues. The co-authors of Shape Of You – Mr McDaid, Mr Sheeran and producer Steven McCutcheon – are all involved in a legal row with

After a two year COVID-19-enforced hiatus, the nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the best in UK theatre and the 2022 nominees include Eddie Redmayne, Jessie Buckley, Lily Allen and Stephanie McKeon. Buckley and Redmayne both received nominations for the West End revival of Cabaret, as leading actress and

Ed Sheeran has told the High Court he is there to “clear my name” and denied starting legal action to intimidate two songwriters who allege he has ripped off part of their work. Sheeran was in court to give evidence for a second day as part of a legal battle with Sami Chokri and Ross

Coronation Street is expanding its existing set to include a new precinct, providing a “grittier” alternative setting to the famous cobbles. Constuction on the Weatherfield Precinct begins this week and is expected to take about six months to complete, with the soap’s 7.7 acre site in Trafford near Manchester being extended to accomodate the development.

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Stylish urban electric bicycle company Ampler has just unveiled two all-new city e-bike models that offer both work and play options for urban riders. The new Ampler Juna is a relaxed comfort bike for cruising the city, while the new Ampler Axel offers a sportier, more responsive ride that is more likely to strike a

Rapper Dizzee Rascal has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-fiancee. The 37-year-old, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was found guilty at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court. The grime artist had denied pressing his forehead against hers and pushing her to the ground during a “chaotic” row at a home in Streatham, south London, on 8

Pop icon Lady Gaga has released the dates for the summer tour of her Grammy-winning album Chromatica with new tickets going live from this Friday. The tour kicks off on 17 July in the German city of Dusseldorf with the 14 other shows spread across 14 cities in Europe and North America, from Paris to

There’s no shortage of weird, funky or wild electric vehicles on the Chinese shopping platform Alibaba. I’ve found some real doozies for past entries in this weekly column. But this week’s feature of an electric bus is particularly far flung. A tiger molded electric bus might prompt some to ask “Why….?” But for me, the

While some outlets just scrape the web to hawk random e-bikes, Electrek has spent countless hours performing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bicycles. That has helped us find the best electric bikes on the market for just about any budget. Below you’ll see some of the top e-bikes we’ve tested for every price