Autonomous taxi company Waymo faced scrutiny last month when a car was caught on video illegally passing a stopped school bus that was letting children off in Atlanta. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into it. Read more…
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NHTSA is investigating Waymo robotaxis for passing stopped school bus
Autonomous taxi company Waymo faced scrutiny last month when a car was caught on video illegally passing a stopped school bus that was letting children off in Atlanta. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into it. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Milwaukee M18 FUEL dual trigger angle grinder
Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-trigger 4 1/2″-6″ electric angle grinder makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting, fewer stalls, and up to 135 cuts on 1/2″ rebar on a single battery charge. Read more…
We tested these 4 Chinese EVs in the US (but don’t ask us how)
We recently got a chance to test out a few Chinese EVs in the US, despite that none of the models are actually available here. It gave us just a small taste of the variety and quality of vehicles coming out of the world’s largest EV market – and largest car exporter. Read more…
Liebherr MK120-5.1E electric mobile crane rolls into Bern
The first-ever Liebherr MK 120-5.1E electric crane in customer hands has rolled into the narrow, historic streets of Bern’s old town at 20 meters tall with a 45 meter reach and (of course) zero emissions, no vibrations, and almost no noise. Read more…
Lion Electric school bus warranties voided, leaving districts stuck [update]
Nobody ever says “this is business” before doing something nice, and the recently reborn Lion Electric company is keeping that streak alive by doing the unthinkable to cut costs: they’re going to void the warranties on hundreds of electric school buses. Read more…
Ram is launching its first SUV and a new midsize pickup, both will be ‘electrified’
Ram is finally giving the people what they want. No, it’s not that fully electric truck we’ve been waiting for, but Ram is building its first SUV. Like the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Rams SUV will be offered with a new extended-range EV powertrain. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster ‘flying’ demo is coming
Elon Musk is back on his rambling about the Tesla Roadster being able to “fly” and claims a demo is coming by the end of the year. Read more…
US’s largest solar panel maker to open a new 3.7-GW factory
First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), the US’s largest solar panel maker, announced it will open a new 3.7-gigawatt (GW) factory in the US to finish production of its Series 6 modules started at its overseas factories. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a superhero costume from Brian Kim Designs
Just in time for next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, Brian Kim Designs has dressed up the all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 in a wild concept body with wings, flared fenders, wild colors, and a whole lot more – perfect for Halloween. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay, new EVs from Japan, 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 Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster, Elon’s pay package, new EVs unveiled at Japan’s mobility show, and more. Read more…
Sam Altman tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster, but he was ghosted
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO and Elon Musk’s rival in AI, has tried to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his $50,000 deposit refunded. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric SUV looks mean as an off-roader [Images]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, looks like a beast as an off-roader. The IONIQ 9 off-road concept is more than up for the adventure with a few “BigTime” upgrades. Read more…
Tenways launches new 750W all-terrain city e-bike built for comfort and range
TENWAYS, the e-bike brand known for its increasingly sleek and refined yet affordable city e-bikes, is shifting gears with the launch of its newest model – the Wayfarer. Debuting today, the Wayfarer blends city practicality with trail-ready capability, offering a 500W rear hub motor that peaks at 750W and a massive 85-mile (137 km) range. Read more…
California quietly kills e-bike voucher program, funnels funds into cars instead
California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years… Read more…
US reshores entire solar supply chain – as Trump puts $31B at risk
New data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that the US solar supply chain has been fully reshored, with manufacturing capacity growing across every part of the solar and storage sector. Read more…
Meet Racco: BYD’s first EV built to take on overseas markets
Racco will lead BYD’s global expansion as its first EV designed exclusively to sell overseas. Here’s our first look at the electric kei car. Read more…
Rivian’s onboard cameras save owner from a false accusation by police
Police in Colorado’s Columbine Valley recently tracked down a “porch pirate” who stole a package from a suburban home in Bow Mar, Colorado. The only problem: they got it completely wrong, and the accused had to resort to footage from her Rivian truck to exonerate herself. Read more…
bp pulse opens a huge airport EV fast charging hub in Houston
bp pulse has opened a new 40-bay EV fast charging hub near Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, marking the company’s latest move to expand its US charging network. The Hobby Airport hub is bp pulse’s second in Houston, as it opened its first US hub in early 2024 at bp’s Houston headquarters. Read more…
The Kia EV4 GT’s interior looks a little too familiar [Video]
Kia’s electric hot hatch will be here before you know it. After getting a sneak peek of the EV4 GT’s interior for the first time, it looks a bit familiar. Read more…
