A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport . Read more…
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Smartphone-maker Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra, a 1548hp, 4-door electric hypercar
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker that has recently taken a dip into electric cars with the SU7 has now unveiled a hyper-sports version of its 4-door EV in the SU7 Ultra, which it aims to be the fastest 4-door car in the world, gas or electric. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s new $23K Casper EV spotted out in the wild [Video]
As automakers race to launch affordable electric cars, Hyundai is ahead of the pack. Hyundai’s new Casper EV, starting at under $23,000 (31.5 million won) in Korea, was spotted driving out in public. With incentives, Hyundai says its new Casper EV can be bought for as little as $14,500 (20 million won). Check out Hyundai’s new low-cost EV in the video below. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results
In what can only be described as one of the most challenging years we’ve seen, teams competing in the 2024 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) found themselves navigating spotty weather, an unfamiliar track, and for some, critical mechanical issues at the eleventh hour. Read more…
Podcast: Electrek Formula Sun, Trump on EVs, most efficient EV ever
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Challenge, Trump on electric vehicles, Lucid producing the most efficient EV ever, and more. Read more…
New York’s largest offshore wind farm officially breaks ground
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced this week that Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind farm, has kicked off construction.. Read more…
Rivian opens its first EV Charging Outpost for more than a recharge
With more electric cars on the road, more chargers are needed. Rivian’s latest solution goes beyond just charging. As a first-of-its-kind, Rivian opened its new Charging Outpost for drivers to recharge and refresh before getting back on their adventure. Read more…
Solar + wind now make up more than 20% of US electrical generating capacity
Solar and wind now make up more than 20% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read more…
BYD launches new Yuan Up electric SUV model with more range for under $14,000
In the latest addition to BYD’s seemingly ever-expanding EV lineup, the new Yuan Up model gets up to nearly 250 miles (401 km) CLTC range. Although the new model costs slightly more than the entry-level trim, starting prices are still under $14,000. Read more…
Lectric Christmas in July e-bike deals, AeroGarden Bounty Basic at lowest price in years, Best Buy EV sale, more
Closing out this busy week’s Green Deals, we first have a little winter holiday cheer that arrives six months early in the form of Lectric’s Christmas in July sale that is taking up to $393 off its popular e-bike bundles, with the XP Foldable e-Trike leading the pack at $1,499 and coming with $393 in free accessories. It is joined by the lowest price we have seen in years on AeroGarden’s Bounty Basic Indoor Hydroponic Garden that has hit $126, as well as Best Buy’s Back to School EV sale that is taking up to $900 off e-scooters and e-bikes alike. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including ALLPOWERS’ R600 power station hitting a new low and the leftover Prime Day Green Deals – but there’s no telling how long they will last.. Read more…
Tesla increases Model S and Model X prices
Tesla has increased Model S and Model X prices by $2,000 across the board. Interesting move has sales are collapsing. Read more…
Volvo’s new EX90 may lack Apple CarPlay and other major features at first
With the first deliveries of Volvo’s three-row electric SUV right around the corner, the company is warning that its new EX90 may lack key features like Apple CarPlay—at least for now. Read more…
Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit
Tesla is giving free hardware upgrades for people who order the Full Self-Driving package on Model 3 Performance and Model X to qualify the vehicle for the federal tax credit tax credit. Read more…
Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve Tesla NACS adaptors for free
Ford is giving EV owners more time to reserve a free Tesla NACS adaptor. The deadline is being pushed back another two months as Ford EV drivers wait to access Tesla’s Supercharger network. Read more…
After Musk commits $180m, Trump says he’ll end EV mandate that doesn’t exist
At tonight’s Republican National Convention speech, Donald Trump declared that he’ll “end the electric vehicle mandate.” The only problem is, there is no electric vehicle mandate. Read more…
Solar to meet half of global electricity demand growth in 2024 and 2025
Global electricity demand is rising at its fastest rate in two decades, but solar is on course to meet half of demand growth, says the IEA. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals
After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings. Read more…
Elon’s MAGA millions, Cybertruck gets a fancy blanket, and a new $30K VW EV
Quick Charge is back to report on this week’s biggest EV stories – but I didn’t expect to read that Elon Musk was committing $45 million per month to get convicted felon, adulterer, and all-around terrible person Donald Trump re-elected!. Read more…
Bluetti Phase 2 Prime Day power station sale, Rad Powers EV and accessory discounts, Hover-1 Altai Pro e-bikes, more
Despite Amazon’s Prime Day event coming to a close, there are plenty of lingering deals and parallel sales still going strong and today’s Green Deals are here to continue the savings train! Leading the pack is Phase 2 of Bluetti’s Prime Day sale that is running through the rest of July and has increased savings up to $4,428 off power stations and bundles, with plenty of new low prices – like the company’s AC180 Portable Power Station that is getting a standalone discount to a new $549 low. It is joined by Rad Power’s extended and updated summer sale that has added some e-bikes to the offers on top of taking 40% off passenger accessories, as well as Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 and R750 e-bikes that are starting from $1,725. Plus, all the hangover Amazon Prime Day Green Deals that have been collected together in our Prime Day hub here, which you can also find down at the bottom of the page. There’s no telling how long these deals will stay active, so don’t dawdle too long. Read more…
BYD’s answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y spotted overseas
BYD is upping the ante in overseas markets. Its new electric SUV, Sea Lion 07, was spotted outside of China as the BYD looks to challenge Tesla in key overseas markets. BYD’s Sea Lion 07 is a mid-size electric SUV similar in size to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…