Type One energy has announced its intention to use a retired TVA coal plant site, the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the site for a prototype fusion reactor with the hope to eventually commercialize fusion power – and maybe even find a neat way to use old EV batteries to help power the process. Read more…
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Ford F-150 Lightning to gain Worksport SOLIS solar cover for off-grid energy use
Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is poised to get a new solar cover to harness off-grid energy. Worksport (WKSP) announced it’s adapting its SOLIS solar cover for the F-150 Lightning.. Read more…
Berlin’s pro-car future is looking downright dystopian
While Paris is expanding bike paths and shunning SUVs, it’s different in Berlin. Here, the car is king, and the city’s conservative government is unleashing a culture war against cyclists and drivers – and you can guess who is more vulnerable in that equation.. Read more…
GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
After temporarily losing availability for federal tax credits in early January, Cadillac has announced the LYRIQ is once again eligible for the total amount of up to $7,500. Additionally, some previously ineligible LYRIQs will receive a purchase incentive from Cadillac directly.. Read more…
VW Scirocco set for revival as a stylish EV sports car with Porsche Boxster features
Volkswagen looks to launch a sleek electric sports car based on the iconic Scirocco coupe. The VW Scirocco EV sports car is poised to adopt a unique platform designed for the upcoming electric Porsche Boxster. Read more…
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 autonomously look for a parking spot
A Tesla driver using the new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 software managed to showcase a new behavior: FSD Beta autonomously looking for a parking spot. Read more…
Tern launches wild new off-road adventure cargo e-bike with 200 mile range
If you’re already familiar with Tern, then it’s likely from the company’s critically-acclaimed urban cargo e-bikes, often see in cities shuttling children to school behind parents or whisking home an entire family’s grocery load. But now the premium electric bike maker is tackling an entirely new market and heading off-road with its latest unveiling: the Tern Orox adventure cargo e-bike. Read more…
Meet GUSS – an electric, autonomous sprayer from John Deere
Building on the success of the autonomous GUSS sprayer launched in 2023, this fully electric and autonomous sprayer co-developed with John Deere allows growers to manage multiple sprayers remotely. Read more…
Germany pulls the plug on subsidies for electric semi trucks and buses
Like it did with passenger EV rebates back in December, Germany has decided to pull the plug on subsidy programs for electric semi trucks and city buses. What happens to the nation’s commercial EV market now. Read more…
Rivian CEO calls $48K the sweet spot for EV prices, says R2 will rival Tesla’s Model Y
Rivian looks to expand the brand with its more affordable R2 electric SUV. Ahead of the R2’s official debut, Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe called $48,000 an “important sweet spot” for buyers switching from gas vehicles. Scaringe also said the upcoming R2 will compete in the same market as Tesla’s best-selling Model Y.. Read more…
Nikola Badger electric pickup makes a comeback in the most hilarious way
The Nikola Badger electric pickup, one of the biggest blunders in the history of the EV space, is making a comeback in the most hilarious way: through a Youtuber friend of convicted felon Trevor Milton. Read more…
In a US first, Seattle to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging
Seattle will become the first in the US to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging technology. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 20, 2024
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. Read more…
Electric Bike Co. Model J e-bike hits $1,299 (Save $468), Z GRILLS wood pellet oven $429, more
Headlining today’s green deals is Electric Bike Co.’s Model J e-bike at $1,299, with an exclusive savings opportunity to get $268 in free gear. It is joined by Z GRILLS’ PIONEER 450B Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker at $429, as well as Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower that is also at $429. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
A Spanish renewables developer is about to go large in the US
Spanish renewables developer Greenalia is rolling out an impressive 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind, and battery storage in Texas, with more on the way. Read more…
Porsche Macan Turbo EV spotted testing in the US flaunting sleek curves
After unveiling the highly-anticipated Macan EV last month, Porsche said a 630 hp Turbo version is also rolling out. The sporty new 2024 Porsche Macan Turbo EV was spotted testing in California, showcasing the electric SUV’s sleek curves.. Read more…
Volvo + Skanska piloted a huge electric excavator in LA – here’s how it went
Global construction firm Skanska piloted the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a big Los Angeles transit project – here’s what happened. Read more…
Coast begins deliveries of its Model 1 solar electric trailer and its quality is undeniable
Coast, the future-focused sub-brand of trailer manufacturer Aero Build, has begun deliveries of the Model 1 – a solar electric travel trailer that Founder and CEO Brian Fuente put his heart and soul into to not only modernize a stale recreation segment but do so in a manner that is optimized and affordable without any compromise on quality. Fuente walked us through the Coast Model 1 and shared his insight on the trailer, the company’s design approach, and its future in electric campers. Read more…
Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes
Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and has been known to let the steam out of some fitness riders’ lycra outfits), but the science is clear. Now let’s talk about the “how” and “why”. Read more…
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 7 in June, its first three-row electric SUV
Another electric three-row electric SUV is set to hit the market. Hyundai’s highly-anticipated IONIQ 7 will make its debut at the Busan Motor Show in June. Here’s what we know about the electric SUV so far. Read more…