Massachusetts & Rhode Island make history with largest offshore wind projects yet
electrek.co/2024/09/06/massachusetts-rhode-island-offshore-wind/
1,070 hp, AWD electric Dodge Hornet R/T goes from 0-60 in 1.4 sec. (!): Packing four electric motors pushing more than 1,000 hp, the new Dodge Hornet R/T FC1-X ...
electrek.co/2024/09/07/1070-hp-awd-electric-dodge-hornet-r-t-goes-from-0-60-in-1-4-sec/
Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as supplier brace for impact: Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/toyota-slashes-ev-production-plans-30-notifying-suppliers/
The greatest barrier to EV adoption? Lack of familiarity: Once drivers get behind the wheel of an EV, worries about range anxiety, costs, and charging notably ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/the-greatest-barrier-to-ev-adoption-lack-of-familiarity/
Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory: Tesla Semi electric trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/tesla-semi-trucks-were-spotted-in-numbers-coming-out-of-the-factory/
Kia is waiting to ramp up EV9 production in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why
electrek.co/2024/09/06/kia-waiting-scale-us-ev9-production-despite-hot-sales-start/
Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by
electrek.co/2024/09/05/fred-sells-his-tesla-shares-seth-drives-an-ex90-and-ford-pros-mark-poll-stops-by/
Tesla loses another director – Rohan Ma, energy/autobidder lead: Another Tesla director is leaving the company, amid an exodus of top talent over the last few ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/tesla-loses-another-director-rohan-ma-energy-autobidder-lead/
Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars: EU automakers are complaining about fines they knew about in 2017 instead of putting ...
electrek.co/2024/09/07/automakers-whine-about-e15b-fine-they-knew-theyd-risk-for-pushing-gas-cars/
Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings: Several new patent applications have revealed Tesla’s upcoming wireless home EV charging ...
electrek.co/2024/09/07/tesla-reveals-wireless-home-ev-charging-station-patent-filings/
Bollinger adds 20 West Coast dealers, TCD to its commercial EV sales network: It's been a big week for Bollinger as the brand picks up 20 TEC dealers and a ...
electrek.co/2024/09/07/bollinger-adds-20-west-coast-dealers-tcd-to-its-commercial-ev-sales-network/
E-quipment highlight: Komatsu autonomous, electric, amphibious dozer: Komatsu launches an autonomous electric dozer built with the underwater construction jobs ...
electrek.co/2024/09/07/e-quipment-highlight-komatsu-autonomous-electric-amphibious-dozer/
Volkswagen’s new ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE reimagines an exclusive legend: The legendary Volkswagen FIRE+ICE brand has entered the electric era. Volkswagen’s new ID ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/volkswagens-new-id-3-gtx-fireice-reimagines-legend/
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode ... Show more
Blix Sol Eclipse Cruiser e-bike $400 off + $118 free add-ons, Segway Ninebot S2 Amazon low, and more
electrek.co/2024/09/06/blix-sol-eclipse-cruiser-e-bike-deal/
Hyundai will give you a free N-themed ChargePoint EV charger if you buy the new IONIQ 5 N
electrek.co/2024/09/06/hyundai-free-n-themed-chargepoint-ev-charger-buy-new-ioniq-5-n/
Here are the EVs for lease under $300 a month this September: With more options than ever, driving an electric vehicle has never been more affordable ...
electrek.co/2024/09/06/evs-for-lease-under-300-month-september/
I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why: I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we...
electrek.co/2024/09/05/i-sold-all-my-tesla-shares-tsla-why/
Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey: Most gas car drivers scored just 2/10 on a quiz about EV misinformation. The better people scored ...
electrek.co/2024/09/04/ignorance-of-how-evs-work-is-holding-back-uptake-says-survey/
US solar and wind growth defies expectations – a decade in numbers: The latest US EIA and FERC data reflect a decade of explosive solar and wind growth – ...
electrek.co/2024/09/04/us-solar-wind-growth-decade-in-numbers/
Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total
electrek.co/2024/09/05/ford-lightning-sales-surged-160-august-but-gas-cars-dominate/
Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam
electrek.co/2024/09/04/kia-shatters-us-sales-record-again-three-row-ev9/
Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range: Volvo just launched a new long-range version of its FH Electric semi truck, with up to 600 km (373 ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/volvo-just-launched-an-electric-semi-truck-with-600-km-range/
Tesla hints at seats that rotate facing backward in self-driving vehicle: According to communications sent to regulators, Tesla is hinting at making its ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/tesla-hints-at-seats-that-rotate-facing-backward-in-self-driving-vehicle/
Belgian bus operator Hansea to add 181 MAN electric buses to existing fleet: Belgian private bus operator Hansea already has 90 electric city buses in its fleet ...
electrek.co/2024/09/02/belgian-bus-operator-hansea-to-add-181-man-electric-buses-to-existing-fleet/
Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail
electrek.co/2024/09/04/record-setting-ev-sales-new-2025-volvo-xc90-and-that-tesla-may-send-you-to-jail/
Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy
electrek.co/2024/09/05/volvo-confirms-new-ex60-mid-size-electric-suv-launch-date/
Quick Glance: Volvo Cars Scales Back EV Goals for 2030
- Volvo Cars has abandoned its goal of offering only electric vehicles by 2030.
- The company anticipates that plug-in hybrids will be crucial for future profit growth.
- Increasing demand for hybrid vehicles is prompting a strategic shift in the automotive industry.
- By 2025, Volvo expects electrified cars to make up 50% to 60% of its sales volume.
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
electrek.co/2024/09/04/ford-begins-shipping-new-e-transit-americas-best-selling-ev-van/
Genesis Electrified G80 update launches with more range, a roomier interior, and new style
electrek.co/2024/09/05/genesis-electrified-g80-update-more-range-luxury-style/
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 ... Show more
Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign: Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) ...
electrek.co/2024/09/05/toyota-nissan-challenge-chinas-ev-battery-reign/
If your Tesla starts to stink like cheesy feet, this is what you have to do: If your Tesla starts to stink like old sweat socks, you can fix that problem ...
electrek.co/if-your-tesla-starts-to-stink-like-cheesy-feet-this-is-what-you-have-to-do/
Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler: Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people ...
electrek.co/2024/09/05/review-volvo-ex90-is-a-smooth-awd-7-seat-luxury-kid-hauler/
NIO beats Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 earnings and reports record-high EV deliveries
electrek.co/2024/09/05/nio-beats-expectations-q2-earnings-reports-record-high-ev-deliveries/
BYD just hit the 1 million EV sales mark for 2024 after a record-breaking August: BYD topped the 1 million EV sales mark following a record-breaking August ...
electrek.co/2024/09/02/byd-tops-1-million-ev-sales-2024-after-record-august/
Hyundai launches lower-priced IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric in Korea: Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea ...
electrek.co/2024/09/05/hyundai-launches-cheaper-ioniq-5-6-kona-evs-korea/
RadRover 6 Plus e-bike $200 off + FREE $499 battery, Segway e-scooter $425 low, Jackery power station $270 off, more
electrek.co/2024/09/05/radrover-6-plus-e-bike-free-battery-deal/
Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US: Oxford PV has revealed a "world-first" commercial sale of its tandem solar panels ...
electrek.co/2024/09/05/oxford-commercializes-its-20-more-powerful-solar-panels-in-the-us/
Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’: Tesla has finally launched ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’, an automated driver assist feature that was ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/tesla-launches-actually-smart-summon-or-ass/
Quick Glance: Relocation for Tesla: Unexpected Layoff Experience
- A former Tesla employee was laid off after relocating for work.
- The employee had recently moved to a new site to support the energy department.
- The layoff was abrupt and unexpected, despite receiving positive feedback from managers.
- The family now feels isolated in a rural area and faces financial uncertainty due to lease obligations.
2nd GM battery plant unionizes, this time in the less-unionized US South: The GM Ultium plant in Spring Hill, TN, voted to unionize in what could be a big move ...
electrek.co/2024/09/04/2nd-gm-battery-plant-unionizes-this-time-in-the-less-unionized-us-south/
Quick Glance: UAW Gains Representation at GM-LG Battery Facility
- Workers at the GM-LG joint venture Ultium Cells in Spring Hill, Tennessee, have joined the United Auto Workers (UAW).
- A majority of the 1,000 employees signed cards to join the UAW, which the company has agreed to recognize.
- This recognition follows a certified process that was completed on September 3, 2024, aimed at enhancing operational continuity.
- The Ultium facility is the second UAW-organized battery plant in the U.S. and sets a precedent for future battery job opportunities in the region.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 breaks US August sales record ahead of updated 2025 model deliveries
electrek.co/2024/09/04/hyundai-ioniq-5-breaks-us-sales-record-ahead-new-update/
Score the Lectric ONE e-bike with $255 in FREE gear, entry-level models from $476, complete Greenworks yard bundle, more
electrek.co/2024/09/04/lectric-one-e-bike-bundle-deal/
Honda’s Prologue EV just had its best US sales month ever as nationwide rollout heats up
electrek.co/2024/09/04/honda-prologue-ev-record-sales-us-rollout-heats-up/
Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act: If you're ready to electrify and want to know which Inflation Reduction Act rebates and ...
electrek.co/heres-how-much-money-youll-get-with-the-inflation-reduction-act/
Subaru Solterra BEV sales are up 55% year-over-year: Subaru's sales of its BEV, the Solterra, are on the upswing, achieving its best August ever ...
electrek.co/2024/09/04/sales-subaru-solterra/
Tesla’s Oct 10 Robotaxi event will be at Warner Bros studio in LA: Tesla's Robotaxi event will happen at a site where movie magic is made, the Warner Bros ...
electrek.co/2024/08/31/teslas-oct-10-robotaxi-event-will-be-at-warner-bros-studio-in-la/
Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police: Tesla’s Sentry Mode features that record what is happening around the electric cars have often been ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/tesla-cars-are-now-used-like-cctv-cameras-by-oakland-police/
Rivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’
electrek.co/2024/09/03/rivian-rolling-out-software-update-r1-owners-including-new-launch-mode/
Rally-ready Hyundai IONIQ 5, Tesla “ASS” and a long-range Volvo electric semi: Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update, Tesla's ASS arrives two years late ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/rally-ready-hyundai-ioniq-5-tesla-ass-and-a-long-range-volvo-electric-semi/
BYD is waiting for the US election to announce its new North American EV plant: BYD is waiting to see if former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/byd-us-election-new-north-american-ev-plant/
Q3 2024 update: How many US EV charging ports there are now: The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q3 2024 update reveals an increase of 9 ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/q3-2024-ev-charging-ports/
Navalt is bringing sustainability to the waters of India with solar electric boats that go over 200 km
electrek.co/2024/09/03/navalt-bringing-sustainability-to-india-solar-electric-boats-go-over-200-km/
Geely introduces new low-cost Xingyuan EV to challenge BYD, offers ice cream for test drives
electrek.co/2024/09/03/geely-offers-free-ice-cream-test-drive-new-low-cost-ev/
Kia EV3 sales top 4,000 in its first month on the market: Kia’s new low-cost EV is already making an impact. In its first full sales month ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/kia-ev3-sales-top-4000-first-month/
Despite its first cars being objectively terrible, Smart returns with the all-new smart #5 outdoorsy electric crossover.
Quick specs:
⚡ Seats 5
⚡ 800V ... Show more
Smart returns as a mid-size crossover to take on the Model Y
Smart returns as a mid-size crossover to take on the Model Y
XPeng AeroHT’s modular flying car will now hit the market in 2026 for under $280,000
electrek.co/2024/09/03/xpeng-aeroht-modular-flying-car-to-hit-the-market-in-2026-for-under-280000/
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September: Lease deals get all the hype, but some people like to buy. You can buy all these EVs ...
electrek.co/2024/09/03/all-the-evs-and-one-phev-you-can-buy-with-0-financing-this-september/
Kia’s new EV6 gets a sleek front-end design makeover and longer range: Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range ...
electrek.co/2024/09/02/kias-new-ev6-gets-sleek-front-end-makeover-longer-range/
Smart car returns as a mid-size electric crossover: Smart launched a new, five-passenger electric crossover in Australia that it hopes will take the fight to ...
electrek.co/2024/09/02/smart-car-returns-as-a-mid-size-electric-crossover-to-take-on-the-model-y/
Fucare Gemini X is the latest dual motor e-bike with too much – or just enough – power
electrek.co/2024/09/02/fucare-gemini-x-is-the-latest-dual-motor-e-bike-with-too-much-or-just-enough-power/
Monalee uses the power of AI to slash the price of solar for US homeowners: Calling itself the world’s first “AI-driven solar company,” Monalee is cutting the ...
electrek.co/2024/08/31/monalee-uses-the-power-of-ai-to-slash-the-price-of-solar-for-us-homeowners/
Talaria Sting MX5 launched as low-cost, high-speed electric dirt bike: Just announced this morning by Luna Cycle in the US, the Talaria MX5 Sting Pro is the ...
electrek.co/2024/08/31/talaria-sting-mx5-launched-as-low-cost-high-speed-electric-dirt-bike/
Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus: In a major milestone, Blue Bird has delivered its 2,000th electric school bus to Clark County School ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/blue-bird-just-delivered-its-2000th-electric-school-bus/
Quick Glance: Racial Disparities in School Discipline Persist
- Racial disparities in school discipline remain a pressing issue.
- Despite some reductions in suspension rates for Black students over the past decade, they continue to be disproportionately affected.
- Some schools have implemented stricter disciplinary measures post-pandemic, leading to an increase in suspensions.
- Black students often face harsher penalties for similar offenses compared to their white peers, indicating systemic bias.
HazMat1: Cambridge becomes first NE FD to put electric fire truck into service: Built on an all-electric International eMV medium-duty chassis ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/hazmat1-cambridge-becomes-first-ne-fd-to-put-electric-fire-truck-into-service/
Munich is getting 14 of these 352-ton electric aircraft tractors from Goldhofer: Frequent visitors to Munich Airport will breathe a little bit easier soon ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/munich-is-getting-14-of-these-352-ton-electric-aircraft-tractors-from-goldhofer/
BYD unveils new Seal 06GT electric hot hatch for just over $21,000: BYD unveiled its sporty new electric hot hatch on Thursday at the Chengdu Auto Show ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/byd-unveils-new-seal-06gt-electric-hot-hatch-for-21000/
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N caught with a massive rear wing [Images]: Hyundai’s sporty electric N car is almost here. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N was recently spotted rocking a ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-caught-with-massive-rear-wing-images/
![Hyundai IONIQ 6 N caught with a massive rear wing [Images]](/web/db/posts/49158/49158372.jpg)
A new report from the Tesla supply chain in China claims that the Tesla Model Y refresh is planned for Q1 2025 📆
Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash: A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and ...
electrek.co/2024/08/28/tesla-cybertruck-caught-fire-hitting-fire-hydrant-bizarre-crash/
Solar power at US schools surges, growing fourfold over the last decade: Since 2014, solar capacity at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled across the US ...
electrek.co/2024/08/27/solar-power-us-schools-surges-growing-fourfold-over-the-last-decade/
Interest in EVs just hit a record in the US with big discounts, more affordable options
electrek.co/2024/08/29/interest-evs-record-us-prices-drop/
China is here: SANY electric excavator arrives in the West: The SANY SY215E electric excavator is the brand's first medium-sized electric excavator to be ...
electrek.co/2024/08/28/china-is-here-sany-electric-excavator-arrives-in-the-west/
Clean energy jobs grew by 142,000 in 2023, doubling US economic growth rate: The US clean energy sector had a banner employment year in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs ...
electrek.co/2024/08/28/clean-energy-jobs-grew-by-142000-in-2023-doubling-us-economic-growth-rate/
Porsche says no fake EV shifting needed because ‘The electric engine is better’: No, Porsche’s electric sports cars will not have fake EV shifting ...
electrek.co/2024/08/26/porsche-no-fake-ev-shifting-electric-engines-are-better/
Quick Glance: Porsche Rejects Fake EV Shifting: Electric Engines Win
- Porsche will not incorporate fake EV shifting in its electric sports cars, as electric engines are deemed superior.
- Development driver Lars Kern stated that there is no reason to simulate past technologies.
- After testing Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N, Porsche remains skeptical of the new tech aimed at mimicking an ICE shifting experience.
- Upcoming Porsche electric models, including the Macan EV and the electric 718, are on the horizon, focusing on innovative developments.
SunPower files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [update]: Solar developer SunPower filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, but here's some good news ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/sunpower-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/
![SunPower files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [update]](/web/db/posts/49161/49161230.jpg)
Nissan’s Electric GT-R will be its first with solid-state batteries for over 1,000 kW of power
electrek.co/2024/08/27/nissans-electric-gt-r-solid-state-batteries-1-mw-power/
BYD’s bold move in Germany could spell big trouble for Volkswagen: China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making big moves to gain a foothold in Europe ...
electrek.co/2024/08/30/byds-bold-move-germany-could-spell-big-trouble-volkswagen/
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