US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data.. More…
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Fisker (FSR) stock on the rise despite plans to raise funds, diluting investors
California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes.. More…
Tesla quietly held ‘Installer Day’ amid move to rely more on third-party installers
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. More…
The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. More…
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study. More…
Volkswagen to launch new electric SUV and Golf EV at main German plant
The Volkswagen brand is preparing its network for the future of electric mobility. Volkswagen announced Friday it will produce a new electric SUV at its main plant in Germany. Meanwhile, an electric version of its iconic Golf will follow on the new SSP platform. More…
Marco’s Pizza to begin testing autonomous delivery EVs with Magna [Video]
North American restaurant chain Marco’s Pizza has announced a new agreement with Magna International to test out a number of last mile delivery methods. One of the methods includes fully-autonomous pizza delivery EVs seen in the video below. More…
A new wind farm in Kansas trailblazes with light-mitigating technology
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just brought a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm online in Kansas, and it’s the first in the state to feature light-mitigating technology. More…
The hidden costs of using an electric bike
Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America.. More…
Lucid expands into Porsche and Mercedes-Benz home turf with new EV studio
California-based Lucid Motors will take on Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW on their home turf with its new EV retail studio in Germany. More…
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Honda previews its first electric SUV arriving in 2024 with estimated range, pricing
We are finally getting a sneak peek of Honda’s first 100% electric SUV arriving next year, the Honda Prologue. With pre-sales starting later this year, here’s what you can expect regarding pricing and range.. More…
SRAM launches new mid-drive e-bike motor, outsmarts the competition
SRAM’s new Eagle Powertrain electric bike motor has been officially unveiled, ushering forward a new era of ultra-smart e-bike motors that know what you want to do before you even know it. More…
Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
Tesla has a well-known lead in the US electric vehicle market, but these two new charts help visualize that lead to a degree that should embarrass all other automakers in the US. More…
Rove’s 40-spot full-service EV charger concept breaks ground in Santa Ana
Rove, a new developer of full-service charging stations, broke ground today on its first charging station in Santa Ana, California, which will include 40 charging spots, grocery store, indoor and outdoor seating, and a car wash. More…
StoreDot and Volvo are pairing up to develop bespoke ultrafast EV batteries
Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with StoreDot, maker of extreme fast charging (XFC) EV batteries. More…
Northvolt chooses Quebec for its next battery gigafactory – a giant $5 billion project
Northvolt has announced that it has selected a location in Quebec, on the south shore of Montreal, to build a new $5 billion battery gigafactory. More…
Mercedes-Benz and NIO are exploring an EV tech partnership, report says
Another German automaker may be looking to China for electric vehicle tech. A new report claims that Mercedes-Benz and NIO have discussed a potential EV tech partnership. More…
Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch
Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck. More…