Wheel-E Podcast: VW e-bikes, Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Auto-wheelie, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from VW and Specialized, a Huffy kids’ e-bike, Veo adds a three-wheeler to its shared micromobility lineup, we tested the new Juiced Scrambler, Anyland Rev Pro HMP launches 75 mph Flash e-scooter, and more.

Anyland Rev Pro e-motos have this one weird trick…auto wheelies!

We’ve seen quite a few low-cost mini e-Moto pit bikes that flirt with the $1000 price tag over the past months, but today’s has a really interesting trick: It auto-wheelies. It can’t be that simple can it? I grabbed my 14-year-old and some extra padding to find out.

Tesla weighs selling China business to clear path for SpaceX merger

Tesla is looking at cutting loose its China business to clear a path toward a merger with SpaceX, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.

If true, it would be a massive deal in the auto industry. Tesla’s Shanghai factory builds more than half of all Tesla vehicles, so any separation would carve out the single biggest piece of Tesla’s car operation.

The PJM grid’s largest battery is now under construction in Ohio

A giant 1 GWh battery is now under construction outside Columbus, Ohio, where data center and industrial development is rapidly pushing up electricity demand.

Juiced Scrambler: Testing the best bang-for-your-buck moto-style e-bike

Juiced Bikes is one of the most recognizable names in the history of electric bikes in North America. Long before e-bike classes and speed limits became commonplace, the company built a loyal following with powerful bikes that blurred the line between bicycles and mopeds. But after the brand collapsed in 2024, many assumed Juiced was destined to become little more than a nostalgic footnote.

Now it’s back under new ownership, and after spending several days riding the new Juiced Scrambler alongside Juiced’s fearless new leader Austin Gomes, I came away thinking the company is now going beyond trying to recapture the past. Instead, it’s trying to redefine what a legal, street-ready moped-style e-bike can be.

A new Zipcar pilot pairs shared EVs with off-grid solar charging

Four Greater Boston communities now have off-grid solar EV chargers powering a new Zipcar pilot designed to bring affordable carsharing to places that have historically gone without it.

Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 27%, gross margins soaring

Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car. The company started delivering the R2, its first vehicle priced under $50,000, to customers on June 9.

The financials came in strong too. Revenue reached $1.658 billion, up 27% year-over-year, and Rivian posted a record $179 million gross profit while beating Wall Street on revenue, earnings, and adjusted EBITDA.

Jackery 3,584Wh and 2,048Wh HomePower power stations get exclusive $1,450 savings to new lows, Roborock, Greenworks, more

We’ve got two big exclusive Jackery deals leading today’s Green Deals, with up to $1,450 savings on the 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Plus and 2,048Wh HomePower 2000 Plus v2 power stations to new low prices of $1,349 and $849. We also spotted the roborock RockNeo Q110H RTK Robot Lawn Mower at a new $999 low, and two Greenworks deals worth considering: the first being on the 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer for a $150 2026 low, and the second being on the comprehensive 24V 10-Tool Combo Kit at $320 off. There’s even more waiting for you down below, and as always, you can find the hangover deals from past days this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $595 savings on Yozma’s IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes, the full Hiboy Summer Sale EV lineup of deals, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Tesla’s Elon Musk is having a generational meltdown

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent 2026 turning his X feed into a problem no investor relations team can fix. His posts have escalated from trolling into open white nationalism, and this week his AI company sued the state of Minnesota to block a law targeting nonconsensual sexual deepfakes.

The board of a public company would have fired the CEO for just a fraction of the stuff Musk is posting these days. However, Tesla is not a normal company. Shareholders have given full control to Musk and now, they have to live with it.

The Genesis GV60 Magma costs $10,000 more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

The GV60 Magma will begin arriving at dealerships soon. Priced $10,000 higher than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, is it worth upgrading to the Genesis?