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Lectric eBikes hits $1 billion in sales, surpasses 750,000 e-bikes

This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more. https://lnkd.in/gSfV9eUi Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla weighs selling China business to clear path for SpaceX merger Tesla sues Cybertruck supplier amid standoff keeping production hostage Tesla buys 90% of a 509 MW Arizona solar and storage project Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 27%, gross margins soaring Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test The new Mercedes GLA EV is bigger, smarter, and has a range of over 400 miles Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation BMW ramps up iX3 output as orders near 100,000

Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, and more

This huge Texas solar hub is nearly 1 GW, and it’s only half built

Hyundai reveals new 7-seat electric minivan concept

Aventon Level 3 + Pace 4 smart e-bikes at new $1,299 lows ($600 off), EcoFlow GLACIER electric cooler bundles, Anker, more

BYD’s first 7-seat SUV is cheaper than the Defender in the UK

NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures

HMP’s new $3,999 electric scooter is the affordable, street-legal commuter the US needs