Rad Power Bikes’ new ownership says the brand is about to be reborn after being bought out of bankruptcy – and part of that rebirth includes building e-bikes in the United States. Read more…
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Donut Lab solid-state battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days in third test
Donut Lab has released its third independent test report from VTT, the Finnish Technical Research Centre, and it confirms another claim: the solid-state battery retains 97.7% of its charged capacity after sitting idle for 10 days. Read more…
Porsche may launch a Panamera EV after all, but there’s a caveat
Porsche is considering introducing the next-generation Panamera with EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and ICE powertrains, but it may take the name of another model in its lineup. Read more…
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ drives through railroad crossing barriers in viral video
A viral video shows a Tesla Model 3 on “Full Self-Driving” driving straight through railroad crossing barriers in the Los Angeles area, failing to detect the crossing gate entirely. Read more…
Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar
Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t as clear as it once was. Instead of sending extra power back to the grid, homeowners are increasingly deciding that it makes more sense to hold on to that excess power for themselves. Read more…
ROUNDUP: more electric equipment options than ever at CONEXPO 2026
From mini loaders built to get through tight man doors to massive excavators and haul trucks built for real dirt-moving muscle, it was all at this week’s CONEXPO event in Las Vegas – and just about every major OEM was showing off fresh zero-emission machinery meant to match diesel on productivity and performance and beat it on noise and TCO. Read more…
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time. Read more…
Chevy is offering 20% off its best-selling EV this month
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting. Read more…
GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines
GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US. Read more…
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers [update]
In early November 2025, solar panel giant Qcells announced that it was temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its Georgia factories due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Today – four months later – Qcells announced that its solar panel output is finally back to normal production. Read more…
Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
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 Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update. Read more…
Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
Tesla has wiped its entire Canadian Model 3 inventory, and according to sources familiar with the matter, the automaker sent the US-built units back to the United States. Read more…
It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
Despite another record US sales month, several Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles are being delayed indefinitely or dropped altogether. Read more…
Watch BYD’s 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]
The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. Read more…
Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) announced this week that it has completed a court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes’ brand, intellectual property, inventory, and certain operating assets. Read more…
Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO
It’s not just about emissions, and it’s not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels, and construction crews that promise quiet, emissions-free job sites are winning the work. Read more…
SPAC attack: Einride bets $1.35B that their SPAC will be different
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking group Einride has made progress on its plan to take the company’s stock public through a $1.35 billion SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III following a $113 million oversubscribed capital raise. Read more…
California dad hit with felony after son runs red light, crashes illegal electric motorbike
A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally. Read more…
BMW puts the finishing touches on the Neue Klasse i3 EV ahead of its debut in less than 2 weeks
BMW will finally reveal the new i3, the second Neue Klasse EV following the iX3 SUV, on March 18. With its debut less than two weeks away, BMW revealed a few more details about what to expect. Read more…
Honda is bringing the Insight back as an EV with a ‘unique’ crossover SUV style
The Insight is set to return this spring, but this time as an all-electric crossover SUV. Honda unveiled the Insight EV in Japan on Thursday, with a WLTC driving range of over 310 miles (500 km). Read more…
