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China’s EV shift cut pollution enough to prevent 262,000 deaths

2 weeks 5 days ago

China’s rapid switch to electric and other new energy vehicles cut urban air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Health.

It’s some of the strongest real-world evidence yet that electrifying transportation delivers measurable public-health benefits, not just lower tailpipe emissions on paper.

Fred Lambert

The real reason why e-bike throttles have gotten worse

2 weeks 5 days ago

I’m going to say something that may make me sound old, but I just don’t care. E-bike throttles used to be better in the old days.

Not every e-bike throttle, of course. There have always been good ones and bad ones. But if you’ve been riding e-bikes for a decade or more, you’ve probably noticed the same trend I have.

Micah Toll

Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in June 2026

2 weeks 6 days ago

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.

Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of June 2026. With summer ready to hit us full force, it’s time to get back in the saddle! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.

Micah Toll

New Danfoss hydraulic pump increases equipment runtime by 50%

2 weeks 6 days ago

Danish engineering and powertrain experts Danfoss have developed a new digital hydraulic system designed specifically for electric construction equipment that can reduce energy consumption from the machine’s battery by 35%, and improve runtime by more than 50%. (!)

Jo Borrás

When public charging stations aren’t so public, and why it matters

3 weeks ago

Drivers opening an EV charging app for the first time today will be presented with thousands of so-called “public” chargers at local car dealers. Once they arrive, however, the store’s customers, store hours, security gates, and Wild West pricing can turn what should be a routine charging stop into a frustrating ordeal. For first-time EV drivers, that doesn’t just reflect poorly on the dealer – it reflects poorly on the EV, itself. And we need to fix it.

Jo Borrás