Toyota has found a battery supplier to power its next wave of electric vehicles in the US. LG Energy Solution and Toyota signed a long-term battery supply agreement Wednesday for upcoming EV models assembled in the US. More…
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Here’s how renewables have grown so far in 2023
Wind and solar are mushrooming globally, but drought is throwing a wrench in the works – here’s what renewable growth is looking like in 2023. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 4, 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…
Juiced e-bikes start from $899 lows, Aventon Pace 500.2 now $600 off, more
Juiced Bikes is offering the best prices of the year on a pair of its popular e-bikes when you opt for the yellow colorways. Both the RipCurrent S Step-Through and RipRacer are getting in on the savings, now starting from $899. They’re joined by a 1-day sale on the Aventon Pace 500.2 e-bike at $999, as well as a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
The US needs 100x more EVs to reach net zero by 2050 – report
The US achieving net zero by 2050 is possible, and a new report released today maps how it can get there with EV adoption at scale. More…
Tesla is building something called ‘Giga Water Loop’
Tesla is planning to build something called “Giga Water Loop” just outside of Gigafactory Texas in Austin. More…
Nissan’s sales woes in China worsen as slow EV shift proves costly
Japan’s hesitancy toward EVs is taking its toll on automakers in China. Nissan’s sales are plummeting after failing to keep up with EV leaders like Tesla and BYD.. More…
Joby Aviation initiates first eVTOL test flights with a pilot onboard [Video]
eVTOL developer Joby Aviation continues to deliver key milestones in bringing its all-electric aircraft into commercial operations. Today, Joby confirmed it has completed multiple eVTOL test flights in California with a pilot onboard, with the video footage to back it up. See for yourself below. More…
Ford EV sales cross the 20K mark in Q3 on higher Mustang Mach-E demand
Ford posted its third quarter EV sales numbers Tuesday, crossing the 20,000 milestone as production picks up. The biggest star in Q3 was not Ford’s F-150 Lightning but the Mustang Mach-E that carried sales. More…
Virginia is about to get a big 772 MW solar boost
Dominion Energy Virginia today proposed more than a dozen new solar projects that will power nearly 200,000 Virginia homes at peak output. More…
Genesis shares 2024 GV60 pricing, including cheaper RWD trim with ~50 miles more range
Genesis USA has just shared pricing and packaging for the 2024 model year of its GV60 SUV. In addition to new standard features, the luxury sub-brand of Hyundai Motor Group has introduced a new rear wheel drive (RWD) that offers nearly 50 miles more range than the 2023 EV models at a significantly lower MSRP. More…
Meet JUXTA Nomad – a portable, autonomous mini mart you may see at EV charging stations soon
Less than a year after launching as a company, tech startup JUXTA looks to revolutionize convenient retail with the official launch of its offering – a portable mini mart called the Nomad designed as an autonomous, turnkey solution for EV charging stations in the US and Europe. Following the Nomad’s recent launch, JUXTA has announced multiple partners, and you may see one of these unstaffed stores near you soon. More…
Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues
Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. More…
Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
Tesla has expanded Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico – in Baja California, at the starting point of a rally in which Elon Musk hinted the Cybertruck would perform well. The automaker also seems to be testing new accessories. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 3, 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…
Tesla just made your car safer after a crash through a software update
Tesla has started to push a new software update that automatically activates and speeds up hazard lights after a crash. More…
GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way while Ultium finally ramps
GM has released its Q3 delivery numbers and EV sales are plugging along, most notably with a huge increase in deliveries of GM’s first Ultium vehicles, the Cadillac Lyriq and Hummer EV, suggesting that GM might finally be getting Ultium off the ground. More…
EVgo transitions to kWh pricing model throughout the US (where legally allowed, of course)
Fast charging network EVgo has announced a shift in its pricing model that expands kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging rates to each and every US state that allows it. By charging for the amount of energy used rather than the time spent charging, EVgo looks to incentivize EV drivers to spend less, while still utilizing a time-of-use component to alleviate some strain on the grid. We’ve broken everything down for you below. More…
Nevada’s largest – and only second – wind farm just got 70k acres from BLM
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has set aside 70,000 acres of public land for what will become Nevada’s largest wind farm. More…
Nissan’s new Hyper Urban electric crossover concept is a bold vision of the future
Is this our first look at Nissan’s next-gen electric SUV? The automaker revealed its Hyper Urban electric SUV concept, giving a glimpse into Nissan’s future design and tech offerings. More…
