The world’s tallest wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, and its developer says the extra altitude could roughly double its electricity output. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, and more
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 the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more. Read more…
Jeep’s off-road electric SUV managed just 160 miles in a real-world highway range test
The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. Read more…
Ford backs a big new solar farm for its Michigan factories
Detroit-based energy company DTE Energy has completed construction of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar farm near Coldwater, Michigan, that will help Ford power its home-state factories with cleaner electricity.. Read more…
Cambustion launches powertrain-in-the-loop testing for electrified vehicle development
Cambustion launches powertrain-in-the-loop testing platform enabling OEMs to develop and validate electrified vehicle systems early in development. Read more…
The new electric Jeep Compass 4xe found its soul in the Arctic
Fifty miles south of the Arctic Circle is the frozen expanse of Arjeplog (Sweden) – and it’s not your usual testing ground. It is an unforgiving outdoor laboratory where half-baked chassis tuning and lazy electronic calibrations go to die. Watching a family-friendly compact crossover slide sideways across the ice ring track usually smacks of cheap marketing theater. But watching the… Read more…
Workhorse secures order from Gateway Fleets for 200 electric trucks
Workhorse secures a 200-unit order from Gateway Fleets for W56 electric step vans, advancing commercial EV adoption with bundled fleet solutions. Read more…
FlixBus launches long-distance electric bus route between Vienna and Bratislava
Starting October 1, FlixBus will deploy eight electric coaches in regular scheduled service between Vienna and Bratislava. The approx. 80 km route will offer 66 daily trips. Read more…
Q3 figures: Tesla factories regains production footing
Tesla has regained its footing in production and delivery. After a mixed year in 2025, the first three quarters of 2026 have demonstrated a newly found consistency – evident in 464,000 vehicles produced and just over 486,000 delivered in the third quarter. Read more…
Tesla might charge you up $25,000 if you use its latest feature
Tesla says its new “Emergency Drive Away” feature can do up to $25,000 in damage to a Supercharger every time someone uses it, and the car needs a mandatory service visit too. Read more…
Ford’s Fathom pickup couldn’t come soon enough as EV sales drop 80% in Q3
The Ford Fathom is set to go on sale in early 2027, starting at about $30,000. Meanwhile, Ford’s US EV sales dropped 80% in the third quarter. Read more…
Environmental groups sue Trump for raising your fuel costs
A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s moves to lower fuel economy standards, which the Department of Energy says will increase gas prices by 76 cents a gallon. Read more…
Tesla Will Now Let You Drive Away From A Supercharger In An Emergency
Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in “additional penalties,” since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages. Read More…
Tesla Sales Are Down. But They’re Doing A Lot Better Than Some Competitors
Tesla sales fell slightly in the third quarter. But it could be a lot, lot worse. Read More…
I Thought Fake Gears Made EVs Better. Than I Drove This Porsche Taycan
Simulated engines and gears are being pushed as a way to make EVs feel more engaging. The best ones don’t need them. Read More…
Global EV battery market share in January-August 2026: CATL 39.4%, BYD 15.1%
The 7 Chinese companies in the top 10 held a combined 73.3% share of the global EV battery market. Read more…
Teslas can now drive off with a charging cable connected
Tesla has introduced a new feature for its electric vehicles called ‘Emergency Drive Away’, which allows drivers to move away even with the charging cable plugged in. This is designed to enable people to quickly escape life-threatening emergencies at charging stations. Read more…
India: Kolkata Police to induct 183 electric motorcycles
The police department of Kolkata, the capital of the eastern Indian state West Bengal, has announced plans to add 183 electric motorcycles to its fleet. It has taken delivery of the first 60 units, and once it procures the remaining 123 units, the rollout will represent one of the largest electric motorcycle deployments by any police force in the country. Read more…
UK posts strongest-ever month for BEV registrations in September
Last month, Battery-electric vehicle sales reached record monthly volumes in the UK, with registrations rising by 36.3 per cent year-on-year to 99,199 units. According to preliminary figures from SMMT, the overall market share of BEVs also climbed to 28.3 per cent. Read more…
RWTH Aachen develops scalable manufacturing for multi-layer electrodes
Under the ProMeBa research project, RWTH Aachen is developing scalable processes for multilayer battery electrodes. The goal is to transfer the technology from the lab to pilot scale. Read more…
