Mercedes unveiled its 2025 electric G-Class tonight – which it’s calling the “G580 with EQ technology” – in Beverly Hills, CA, and we’re here at the reveal with all the details. Read more…
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Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk announced that Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year. The automaker plans to use the robot in its own factory by the end of the year. Read more…
Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is currently in talks with “one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving (FSD)”. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla Self-Driving Homicide
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…
Hitachi Energy invests $1.5B to make more transformers for grid upgrades
Hitachi Energy is investing $1.5 billion to ramp up transformer production to support electrification efforts worldwide. Read more…
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars
Tesla announced that it is changing its product plan to introduce cheaper electric cars to be built on its current production lines. Read more…
Subaru is retiring the Legacy to make way for new electric SUVs and crossovers
The Subaru Legacy will ride off into the sunset next year as the brand preps for a new era. Subaru is shifting gears as it focuses on new EVs, including SUVs and crossovers. Read more…
GreenPower just launched this versatile electric utility truck
GreenPower (Nasdaq: GP) today announced the launch of its customizable EV Star Utility Truck, an electric all-purpose utility truck. Read more…
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec
Tesla has officially unveiled and opened orders for the new Model 3 Performance and confirmed a new 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 2.9 seconds. Read more…
Why there’s literally never been a better time to buy an electric bike
It’s right there in the title. Having followed the electric bicycle industry for 15 years and running, I can pretty much guarantee you that there has never been a better time than right now to buy an e-bike. Here are the top three reasons why. Read more…
Lectric XP e-Trike bundle now $1,499, Anker 299Wh power station, and more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by a limited-time sale on Lectric’s Foldable XP e-Trike that gives you $333 in free gear for $1,499. It is joined by a one-day discount on Anker’s 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station at $189, as well as the Greenworks 40V 12-inch Cordless Electric Compact Chainsaw at $124. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
GM hopes new EVs like the $35K electric Chevy Equinox will help win back market share
After losing EV market share in the US in the first three months of 2024, GM believes it can turn things around. GM expects new models like the Chevy Equinox EV and improved battery production will help regain EV market share in the second half of the year. Read more…
Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries
A new startup is partnering with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on a new portable battery energy storage system designed to power your job site with used Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries. Read more…
Range Rover’s first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV
The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first electric SUV is being put through the paces ahead of its upcoming debut. Can Range Rover’s new EV compete with Porsche and other luxury automakers. Read more…
Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes [video]
A UK-based startup called Robotiz3d claims it’s invented a world’s first: an autonomous electric vehicle that can detect and seal cracks in a road’s surface to prevent potholes from forming. Read more…
Tesla Q1 2024 earnings preview: here’s what to expect
Tesla (TSLA) is about to release Q1 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results. Read more…
You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now
Toyota is now leasing its one all-electric car, the bZ4X, for just $129/mo and $2k down. Read more…
Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric
More than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.. Read more…
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory
Tesla has used a new Texas state law to exempt its Austin gigafactory from Austin’s environmental regulations, as reported by Austin Business Journal. Read more…
Rivian is offering discounts up to $5k off a new R1 when you trade in your dusty old gas vehicle
In honor of Earth Day, Rivian has introduced a new “Electric Upgrade” offer, where new customers can take advantage of varying discounts on an R1S or R1T EV for trading in certain combustion models. There are other terms to qualify; learn more below. Read more…