SparcMotion
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- Electric mobility; land, sea and air
- Personal EVs (e-bikes, e-skates, e-scooters, EUCs, Onewheels)
- EV charging networks
- Home charging solutions
- EV adventures and lifestyles
- Electric motorsports
- Adjacent EV technologies, news and interests.
- Personal EVs (e-bikes, e-skates, e-scooters, EUCs, Onewheels)
- EV charging networks
- Home charging solutions
- EV adventures and lifestyles
- Electric motorsports
- Adjacent EV technologies, news and interests.
EVs are now making an impact to the climate via a measurable NO2 level drop.
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EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.
Satellite data shows California neighborhoods with more EVs are already seeing measurable drops in air pollution.
electrek.co
January 27, 2026 at 2:38 PM
EVs are now making an impact to the climate via a measurable NO2 level drop.
electrek.co/2026/01/26/e...
electrek.co/2026/01/26/e...
For a couple of month's now we've been watching the impending demise of Rad Power Bikes after filing for bankruptcy. Now there may be some hope.
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Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer...
electrek.co
January 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
For a couple of month's now we've been watching the impending demise of Rad Power Bikes after filing for bankruptcy. Now there may be some hope.
electrek.co/2026/01/26/r...
electrek.co/2026/01/26/r...
Multiple EVs are put to the test in a winter driving simulation by Germany's ADAC.
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14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner
Germany's ADAC performed a lab test of 14 EVs: 361 miles of driving in identical but simulated conditions, and it was very, very cold. Here are the winners.
insideevs.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Multiple EVs are put to the test in a winter driving simulation by Germany's ADAC.
insideevs.com/news/785463/...
insideevs.com/news/785463/...
The question of, which car is fastest, was obvious from the specs. No surprises but still impressive accelertion and 1/4 mile times by all especially in wet weather.
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Fastest Tesla Model X & Model S 1/4 MILE RACE
YouTube video by Carwow Drags
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January 26, 2026 at 5:31 AM
The question of, which car is fastest, was obvious from the specs. No surprises but still impressive accelertion and 1/4 mile times by all especially in wet weather.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8q3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8q3...
With the announcement that the upcoming 2027 Chevy Bolt will be a limited run, the Nissan Leaf is poised to be an affordable EV champion for the masses.
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2026 Nissan LEAF Wins Two Kelley Blue Book Awards
The 2026 Nissan LEAF earned Best New Model and Best Electric Vehicle Under $35,000 in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, with pricing starting at $29,990 and 303 miles of EPA-estimated range.
theevreport.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM
With the announcement that the upcoming 2027 Chevy Bolt will be a limited run, the Nissan Leaf is poised to be an affordable EV champion for the masses.
theevreport.com/2026-nissan-...
theevreport.com/2026-nissan-...
A NYC startup is helping the city's food trucks make use of e-bike batteries to replace the noisy, expensive and noxiuous gasoline generators.
electrek.co/2026/01/25/t...
electrek.co/2026/01/25/t...
The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries
New York City’s food carts are part of the city’s soul. They’re loud, fast, fragrant, and everywhere – serving up...
electrek.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM
A NYC startup is helping the city's food trucks make use of e-bike batteries to replace the noisy, expensive and noxiuous gasoline generators.
electrek.co/2026/01/25/t...
electrek.co/2026/01/25/t...
These winter driving practices should be well known to most EV owners but in the event snow-magedon it's best recap them.
insideevs.com/news/785310/...
insideevs.com/news/785310/...
What Every EV Driver Should Know Before A Major Winter Storm Hits
An electric vehicle's performance can be uniquely affected when the temperatures drop, but there are ways to deal with it.
insideevs.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:42 PM
These winter driving practices should be well known to most EV owners but in the event snow-magedon it's best recap them.
insideevs.com/news/785310/...
insideevs.com/news/785310/...
The first documented fullly autonomous Cannonball Run (LA Portofino Inn to NYC Redball Garage) has been completed.
www.thedrive.com/news/a-tesla...
www.thedrive.com/news/a-tesla...
A Tesla Actually Drove Itself from Los Angeles to New York: Exclusive
Alex Roy and a team of independent autonomy experts just completed a Tesla FSD "Cannonball Run" with zero disengagements.
www.thedrive.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The first documented fullly autonomous Cannonball Run (LA Portofino Inn to NYC Redball Garage) has been completed.
www.thedrive.com/news/a-tesla...
www.thedrive.com/news/a-tesla...
The students at TU/e Eindhoven University in the Netherlands developed the Aria (different from the Nissan Ariya) as a simple and pragmatic approach to the right-to-repair desires of even novice automotive ethusiasts.
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www.autoblog.com/news/this-el...
This Electric Car Was Designed So You Can Repair It Yourself
Dutch students have built a modular electric vehicle that challenges an industry built on complexity and costly repairs.
www.autoblog.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The students at TU/e Eindhoven University in the Netherlands developed the Aria (different from the Nissan Ariya) as a simple and pragmatic approach to the right-to-repair desires of even novice automotive ethusiasts.
www.autoblog.com/news/this-el...
www.autoblog.com/news/this-el...
The Xiaomi SU7 just broke the production car 24 hr EV endurance record.
www.autoblog.com/news/a-smart...
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A Smartphone Giant Just Smashed a 24 Hour EV Endurance Record
The updated Xiaomi SU7 logged over 2,600 miles in 24 hours, beating previous production EV benchmarks, though the absolute record is still held by the Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept.
www.autoblog.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The Xiaomi SU7 just broke the production car 24 hr EV endurance record.
www.autoblog.com/news/a-smart...
www.autoblog.com/news/a-smart...
When it comes to hill climb competitions, regardless of if it's on tarmac, gravel or sand, there's no beating an EV.
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Zeekr 7X Sets Record as First EV at Moreeb Dune
A modified Zeekr 7X became the first electric vehicle to conquer Abu Dhabi's Moreeb Dune, setting a record time of 7.343 seconds during the Liwa International Festival's dune championship.
theevreport.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
When it comes to hill climb competitions, regardless of if it's on tarmac, gravel or sand, there's no beating an EV.
theevreport.com/zeekr-7x-set...
theevreport.com/zeekr-7x-set...
The JMEV SC01 Roadster will debut in Europe later this year giving challenge to traditional manufacturers in the afforable sports car market space.
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insideevs.com/news/784884/...
China’s Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Heading To Europe
While the Tesla Roadster is still missing in action, European production of this little-known EV is set to begin in Italy.
insideevs.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The JMEV SC01 Roadster will debut in Europe later this year giving challenge to traditional manufacturers in the afforable sports car market space.
insideevs.com/news/784884/...
insideevs.com/news/784884/...
A 900V battery architecture paves the way for higher powered EVs with faster charging speeds.
electrek.co/2026/01/17/u...
electrek.co/2026/01/17/u...
Updated ZEEKR 007 gets 900V system, better ADAS, Q2 release date
The ZEEKR 007 is getting even better in 2026, however, with 900V system architecture and improved ADAS equipment.
electrek.co
January 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
A 900V battery architecture paves the way for higher powered EVs with faster charging speeds.
electrek.co/2026/01/17/u...
electrek.co/2026/01/17/u...
It's becoming more and more apparent that the future of transportation in electric.
electrek.co/2026/01/18/e...
electrek.co/2026/01/18/e...
Even oil states know EVs are the future: UAE opens 60-stall DCFC hub
When a massive DC fast-charging hub opens on a key UAE highway, it looks less like a pilot and more like a signal that EVs are here to stay.
electrek.co
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 PM
It's becoming more and more apparent that the future of transportation in electric.
electrek.co/2026/01/18/e...
electrek.co/2026/01/18/e...
First Look at the COOLEST High-Tech RV Trailer! The Evotrex PG5!
YouTube video by DÆrik
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January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
If you can't wait for the new Chevy Bolt and you need a bow tie badged vehicle in your life, GM is now offering a $5k discount on the Chevy Equinox EV.
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Chevy is offering $5,000 off its best-selling EV
The Chevy Equinox EV was America’s third-most-popular electric vehicle last year, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. GM...
electrek.co
January 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
If you can't wait for the new Chevy Bolt and you need a bow tie badged vehicle in your life, GM is now offering a $5k discount on the Chevy Equinox EV.
electrek.co/2026/01/16/c...
electrek.co/2026/01/16/c...
The growing demand for electrical power is being met in large part to new solar installations.
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electrek.co/2026/01/16/u...
US electricity demand surged in 2025 – solar handled 61% of it
Solar supplied 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025, as rising power needs were met largely by record solar and batteries.
electrek.co
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The growing demand for electrical power is being met in large part to new solar installations.
electrek.co/2026/01/16/u...
electrek.co/2026/01/16/u...