The Goodwood Festival of Speed happened this weekend, and Ford’s electric SuperVan managed to beat every other vehicle, gas or electric, to the top of the hill. Read more…
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New UK gov’t approves 3 huge solar farms & wants to expand rooftop installs
Just days after a massive election win, UK’s new Labour government has hit the ground running and is already making progress on increasing solar power deployment. Read more…
Tesla starts selling software range unlocks for recent Model Y RWD
Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. Read more…
Exclusive $600 off discount on ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike, EcoFlow 24-hour flash sale, rare Anker EverFrost 40 discount, more
After a few slower days, we’re starting to see an influx of Green Deals ahead of next week’s Prime Day event, with today’s headliner being a 9to5Toys-exclusive $600 off deal on the ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike for $799. It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max power station for $1,299, as well as the DELTA Pro Ultra power station starting from $4,700 – with both eligible to receive a free trolley along with your purchase. There’s also a rare deal on the Anker EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler at a new $589 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including one-day Worx and Segway discounts and even a bundle deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Max (1600) Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery for $989, giving you $1,109 in savings. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, 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 Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Read more…
Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images
A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Southwest Airlines signs MoU to develop an eVTOL air taxi network with Archer Aviation
Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California. Read more…
You can now lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more than a Maverick this month
Although Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning is more than double the cost of a Maverick, lease prices are now nearly the same. You can lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more a month than the entry-level Maverick. Read more…
Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid
Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) in California delivered 100 MW of power to help the grid not use gas peaker plants yesterday. Read more…
Volkswagen is delaying more EVs, including the ID.4 successor and Porsche SUV
Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck drove US EV prices higher in June
EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…
ZEEKR’s fresh 7X images and specs show a more classic SUV style, and it’s still pretty fast
ZEEKR continues to pepper us with tasty tidbits surrounding its latest BEV model, the 7X. In today’s update, we have several official images of the ZEEKR 7X SUV and some pertinent specs, including its battery chemistry and acceleration times.. Read more…
Tesla relaunches Model 3 Long Range RWD: 363 miles of range for $42,490
Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan. Read more…
This funky Fiat Grande Panda EV will cost less than $29,000, and it could land in the US
Fiat is looking to make a comeback. As part of a global brand revamp, Fiat unveiled its new Grande Panda EV this week. The retro Fiat Grande Panda is expected to start at under $28,500 (£22,000) and could be coming to the US. Read more…
Elon delays Robotaxi, Tesla union squabbles, Goodwood, & a retro restomod
On today’s episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that’s more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. Read more…
Only 4% of TV news correctly connected Hurricane Beryl to climate change
The 2024 hurricane season is here, and we’ve already had our first record-breaking hurricane in Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela and nearby areas. Read more…
Biden awards $1.7B to bring auto manufacturing back to 8 states
The Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today targeted at helping automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and to start building EVs there. Read more…
Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting
A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Read more…
Kia overtakes Hyundai in US electric vehicle sales in Q2 as its new EV9 sparks growth
Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Read more…
Enphase Energy introduces US-made solar solutions that qualify for up to 50% in tax credits
Solar and battery systems provider Enphase Energy has introduced new residential and commercial products made in the United States that will help bolster the percentage of available federal tax credits available to customers installing the tech.. Read more…