American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its distribution centers as its experiments with a robotic workforce continue. Read more…
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Ford drops its cheapest 2024 F-150 Lightning trim for customer orders
The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders, at least for retail customers. Read more…
Tritium DCFC Limited (DCFC) enters insolvency, is seeking buyers
Australian EV charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse, with its directors declaring insolvency and putting the company into receivership. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder votes down CEO package
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths
Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations. Read more…
Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000
Tesla has once again lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving software by $4,000, now costing $8,000, down from a previous price of $12,000 in the US. Read more…
Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders
This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone earlier this month when it moved its one millionth tonne of dirt. And now, its buyers want more. Read more…
First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future. Read more…
Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y back to its lowest price ever
Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y, Model S and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as do prices of the newly-released Cybertruck. Read more…
Tesla is ending its referral program on April 30th worldwide
Tesla is once again axing its referral program, which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring new buyers to buy a Tesla. Read more…
VW Chattanooga plant, where ID.4 is made, votes to unionize in historic move
VW’s Chattanooga Assembly Plant has voted to join UAW, in a historic move on the back of several recent union wins in the US. Read more…
Kia EV5 GT leak reveals sporty electric SUV design
A new Kia electric SUV is getting the GT treatment. Images leaking out of China are giving us our first look at the Kia EV5 GT trim. Read more…
See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April
It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Read more…
The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations
DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% increase to nearly 8,200 total. Read more…
NIO denies new layoff rumors amid recent wave of EV job cuts
Chinese EV maker NIO is denying rumors of a second round of layoffs circulating on social media. The speculation comes as several EV makers recently announced plans to scale back. Read more…
Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm
Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2, its first commercial offshore wind farm. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla layoffs, all-in on Robotaxi, shareholders vote, and more
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 Tesla’s massive round of layoffs, Elon Musk putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi, important shareholders vote, and more. Read more…
Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)
Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park was considering ditching gas engines soon. But activists put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the ride, and fast. Read more…
ZEEKR unveils deluxe version of its MPV with marble and curtain glass called the 009 Grand
EV brand ZEEKR has unveiled a new ultra-luxe version of its existing 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The new 4-seat ZEEKR 009 Grand was designed to deliver passengers “extreme luxury,” clad with polished marble, chrome accents, a giant LCD screen, and booming speakers. Did we mention it’s also speedy? Check this thing out. Read more…
Save $510 on the WORX Aventon e-bike at $1,190, plus Earth Day EV sales from Lectric and Rad Power
After a week of incredible e-bike deals and special pre-order discounts, you’d think there wouldn’t be much left to cover, but as spring flowers bloom, so too does the desire for adventure – with three more deals. The joint WORX and Aventon e-bike hits $1,190 while a Lectric e-bike sale pairs deals with free accessory bundles. Plus, the RadRunner e-bike line starts from $1,299 alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…
