Tesla’s decision to not sign a collective agreement with its service workers in Sweden may now affect Superchargers as another union joins the fight. Read more…
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Rivian’s (RIVN) gross margins fall in Q4 2023, EV maker cuts staff, but there’s more to it
Rivian (RIVN) released its Q4 2023 earnings Wednesday, showing gross margin improvements over last year, but the numbers are down sequentially. Rivian also announced it will reduce its workforce by 10%. With cost-cutting measures in place and new affordable products, Rivian expects to achieve modest gross profit by the end of the year. Read more…
The US Southeast’s first NEVI EV charging station just broke ground
The first DC fast charging station in the US Southeast built with federal funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program just broke ground. Read more…
Save $874 on Hover-1’s Altai Pro R500 e-bike at $1,426, ALLPOWERS power station now $499, more
Headlining today’s green deals is the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500 e-bike in three discounted colorways that start from $1,426. They are joined by ALLPOWERS’ R1500 Portable Power station at $499, as well as a collection of Amazon Basics battery packs led by the AAA 24-pack at $20. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals.. Read more…
BLUETTI just launched a solar-powered portable fridge freezer that makes ice
BLUETTI just launched the MultiCooler, its first portable fridge freezer powered by solar panels or hot-swappable batteries. Read more…
This company wants to turn a Tennessee coal plant into a fusion reactor
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…
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…
