Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Read more…
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Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving monthly subscription to $99
Tesla has decided to slash its Full Self-Driving monthly subscription price in half to now $99 a month. Read more…
BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states
Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Read more…
Automobili Pininfarina’s one-of-a-kind Battista Reversario hyper GT goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 sec [Video]
All-electric supercar specialist Automobili Pininfarina is at it again with a new one-of-a-kind iteration of its Battista hyper GT. The boutique Italian automaker has unveiled the Battista Reversario – a new bespoke commission that builds off the ultra-rare Battista Anniversario – one of the most expensive EVs on the planet. Check out both bespoke Battistas in the video below. Read more…
A 605 MW PV plant in Germany is now Europe’s largest solar farm
A 605 megawatt (MW) project in Germany has claimed the title of Europe’s largest solar farm, bumping a PV plant in Spain out of the top spot. Read more…
EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US
Electric vehicles are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the United States. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi unveiling, Cybertruck battery pack, new Mustang Mach-E, 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 the announced Tesla Robotaxi unveiling, Cybertruck battery pack teardown, new and updated Mustang Mach-E, and more. Read more…
China gave BYD $3.7 billion to ‘win’ the EV race
China has been heavily subsidizing its green tech sectors, but homegrown EV company BYD is a favorite child of the bunch, receiving subsidies to the tune of at least $3.7 billion, according to a new German study. Read more…
Volkswagen, Land Rover, among those paying millions in fines for missing CO2 targets
European automakers including Volkswagen and Jaguar Land Rover had to pay $552 million in fines for missing CO2 emission targets in 2020, the first year new regulations were put in place, according to a new report.. Read more…
CATL unveils Tesla Megapack competitor, claims zero degradation and more capacity
CATL has unveiled Tener, a new large scale energy storage system to compete with Tesla Megapack. Read more…
Italy says that it’s illegal for Alfa Romeo to call its new EV the Milano
What’s an Alfa Romeo without a cool Italian-sounding name? The Stellantis-owned company is naming its first BEV after the famous city of Milan, but the Italian government is now playing hardball by saying that’s illegal since the car will be built in Poland. If it’s not made in Italy, it can’t sound Italian. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: China looks to export EVs by the hundreds of thousands
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…
Tesla unveils new Sport Seats to absorb Model S Plaid’s insane power
Tesla has unveiled new Sport Seats for the Model S Plaid to absorb the electric supercar’s insane power better. Read more…
North America just got its first recycled Li-ion battery materials plant
Green Li-ion has launched North America’s first commercial-scale plant to process unsorted battery waste, or “black mass,” from used lithium-ion batteries.. Read more…
The US just beat its goal to permit 25 GW of clean energy by 2025
The US Department of the Interior has now permitted more than 25 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy projects – surpassing its original 25 GW by 2025 goal. Read more…
Tesla releases more details on Powerwall 3, confirms cheaper stack coming
Tesla has released more details about Powerwall 3, its new generation home energy storage system, and there’s some more good news. Read more…
This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US
EV charging company Voltpost‘s “first-of-a-kind” lamppost EV charger is now commercially available in major US metro areas. Read more…
Formula E again delays debut of 600kW mid-race charging
Formula E had been planning to debut its new “Attack Charge” mid-race charging system at this weekend’s race in Misano, Italy, but the system has again been delayed until some race in the future. Read more…
RadExpand 5 folding e-bike with extra battery now $1,299 ($2,098 value), Electric Bike Co. bundles from $1,899, and more
Today’s green deals are here to get you off the couch and back outdoors now that spring has officially arrived, headlined by Rad Power’s flash sale that is taking $300 off the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike and includes a free extra battery, all for $1,299. It is joined by a collection of discounted e-bike bundles from Electric Bike Co. that includes a free anti-theft alarm starting from $1,899, as well as the EGO Power+ 21-inch 56V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower that just hit a new $419 low. Plus, you’ll find all of the other day’s other best Green Deals below.. Read more…
Purdue, Cummins partner on in-road, in-motion charging for electric semi trucks
Indiana’s Department of Transportation is teaming up with Purdue University and legendary equipment brand Cummins to test in-road, in-motion charging for electric vehicles. Read more…