A drone strike shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline this week, knocking roughly 5 million barrels a day offline. That’s about 5% of global supply, and it pushed Brent crude above $104. US diesel is at record highs. Read more…
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New fleet of battery electric trains promises faster, more reliable UK travel
A new fleet of British-designed and built battery electric trains has been announced, promising thousands of new jobs, faster and more reliable rail service, and significant reductions in carbon emissions across northern England. Read more…
Amazon puts 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric semi trucks to work in Germany
From sea to shining sea, Amazon is serious about electrifying its delivery fleet – now, the company is taking that seriousness across the pond, announcing plans to deploy 50 of Mercedes-Benz’ new battery-electric eActros semi trucks before the end of 2026. Read more…
BYD’s latest flagship SUV secured more than 12,000 orders within 24 hours
BYD said its latest flagship SUV has become an instant best-seller. Within 24 hours of launching, the new Sealion 08 secured over 12,000 orders. Read more…
CAT puts century-old train tech to work in new, heavier electric drive dozer
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open spaces for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old concept to work in an even bigger dozer – and the promised efficiency gains are incredible. Read more…
Learn how to save money on gas at US Drive Electric Month events, all Sept.
Drive Electric Month kicks off this week with over 150 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles over the course of the next month. Events will be held for the next several weekends, with events in most US states, and one in Canada. Read more…
EV prices are falling while the average new car tops $50K
The average new EV got cheaper in August, even as the average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the US climbed back above $50,000. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla Semi, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, 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 the Tesla Semi launch in Europe, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, and more. Read more…
One panel per minute: Solar recycling is going big in Texas
Old solar panels contain valuable silver, copper, silicon, aluminum, and glass. A new Texas solar recycling plant aims to recover nearly all of it without sending partially processed materials overseas. Read more…
Kia deploys 200 PV5 electric vans for mail delivery
Kia developed a custom PV5 for mail delivery. Starting this month, Kia will begin deploying 200 electric vans to post offices. Read more…
Tesla reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging
Tesla revealed the European specs for its Semi electric truck, and they don’t match the version already in production in the US. The truck will offer up to 550 km (342 miles) of range at 40 tonnes fully loaded. Read more…
Nissan undercuts Kia to retake the crown as Canada’s most affordable EV
The Kia EV3 is no longer Canada’s most affordable electric vehicle with the new 2027 Nissan Leaf S starting at under CA$35,000. Read more…
Geely TT launches at $19,100 — half the price of a Tesla
Geely launched its new TT electric sport sedan in China, starting at 129,900 yuan (about $19,100), with 800V fast charging and LiDAR on every trim. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: ALSO e-bike delays, Nomadix e-moto, $900 for 45mph?, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new $900 45mph off-road e-moto from Engwe, delays continue for the ALSO e-bike, Illinois sort of made a path to legality for fast e-bikes, review of the Juiced Nomadix R e-moto, and more. Read more…
EV sales are booming in Europe – and plunging in North America
Global EV sales barely moved the needle in August, but that number hides two dramatically different markets: Europe surged 36% from a year ago, while North America plunged 33%. Read more…
New, 50-ton Volvo EC500 Electric excavator never needs charging
Volvo designed the 50-ton class EC500 Electric to deliver the same performance as the diesel-powered EC500 the brand’s customers know and love – but saying that is one thing. Proving it? That’s another thing, entirely. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Powershare finally backs up homes with a Powerwall 3
Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare feature can now back up your home at the same time as a Powerwall 3, the company announced Thursday. Run together, the truck and the battery add more than three days of backup power, which Tesla says is the equivalent of nine extra Powerwalls. Read more…
Kia reveals EV3 lease offer for $349 a month, but there’s a catch
The EV3 is now on sale as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at $29,890. So, how much does it cost to lease. Read more…
Ford bids farewell to the F-150 Lightning as new Fathom and EREV pickups near
With its next-generation electric pickups arriving in 2027, the F-150 Lightning is no longer available. Ford is preparing to introduce the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) to replace it. Read more…
A new Arizona plant is going after the rare earth supply crunch
A new rare earth recycling plant in Arizona could create another domestic source of materials needed for EV motors, wind turbines, and a long list of other products. Read more…
