Toyota weighing electric, plug-in Tacoma and Tundra pickups

2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Toyota NEW YORK — Toyota Motor is evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup that could include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its Tacoma and Tundra pickups. Jack Hollis, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker is assessing its options to determine what … Read more

Xiaomi releases electric car $4K cheaper than Tesla’s Model 3

Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi revealed Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023, its long-awaited electric car, but declined to share its price or specific release date. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng BEIJING — Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi said Thursday it will sell its first car for far less than Tesla’s Model 3, as price wars heat up in … Read more

You can buy this electric luxury SUV for $25,000 right now. But there might be a catch

For sale: A brand new luxury electric SUV for the holy-grail price of $25,000. There just might be a slight catch. The California-based electric SUV company Fisker faces a real possibility of bankruptcy, and its stock is hovering just over 2 cents a share, far below its 2021 peak of $28.50. And even though production … Read more

Electric Rate Shopping for Your Business: Buy in Bulk and Pay Less

Buying electricity for your business is like shopping at Costco.  In exchange for your purchase of a giant tub of peanut butter, you get a discounted price per unit. In places you can choose your electricity provider, the same concept applies to buying electricity for a business or commercial property. Since businesses presumably use more … Read more

Best Cheap Electric Bikes Under $2,000 (2024): Commuter, Folding, Cargo

Electric bikes reduce car congestion, get you moving, and reduce your carbon footprint. Also, they’re just really fun. I’ve never met anyone who has tried an electric bike and not wanted one; in the Netherlands, ebikes currently outsell regular bikes. However, that four-figure price tag induces sticker shock. Many states are considering incentive programs, but … Read more

UN says e-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn’t keeping pace

NAIROBI, Kenya — U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further. The agencies were referring to “e-waste,” which is defined as discarded devices with a plug or battery, including cellphones, electronic toys, TVs, microwave ovens, e-cigarettes, laptop computers and … Read more

India’s electric two-wheeler startups surge to over 150 as government revs up EV push

The number of startups in India’s electric two-wheeler market has surged to over 150 from 54 in 2021, driven by government incentives to promote clean vehicles and cut oil imports, according to a new analysis. The influx has intensified competition in a segment expected to grow 15-20 times to annual sales of 15-20 million units … Read more

Cowboy’s first all-road electric bike is a gentle beast

Cowboy — the independent and financially healthy maker of sophisticated and highly advanced e-bikes — just took the wraps off its first all-roader that lets riders more easily escape cobblestoned city streets for greener pastures. To do that, Cowboy’s new Cross e-bike features fatter 60mm tires and suspension systems built into the front fork and … Read more

Cowboy launches all-road electric bike to attract riders beyond European city centers

Cowboy is better known for its sleek electric bikes that you can see in many major cities across Europe. And if you look at the persons riding those Cowboy bikes, most of the time, you’ll see a young adult heading to an office with a laptop in a backpack. That’s why the company is launching … Read more

9 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2024): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives

I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. Don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make the whole experience easier. Their vibrations … Read more