A coalition of 54 consumer and environmental groups from 26 countries have written a letter to Toyota asking that the company phase-out fossil fuels globally by 2035, and in Europe by 2030. The letter is timed to coincide with the start of new CEO Koji Sato’s tenure at the company on April 1. More…

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Tesla is rumored to be planning a new battery factory to produce LFP cells in the US with China’s CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer. More…

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace is joining forces with BAE Systems to develop a battery system for its ES-30 electric plane. More…

As we approach April, much of the US is just beginning to thaw out after the harsh months of winter. Soon, spring will bloom into hot, sunny summers when we are expecting to see the official debut of the upcoming all-wheel drive Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Before then, however, Hyundai is teasing its red-hot performance EV drifting through snowy terrain near the arctic circle. Check out the video below. More…

NaaS Technology has unveiled this adorable automatic mobile EV charging robot that finds your EV, smart charges it, and takes auto payments. More…

Tesla has launched its GigaBier, a limited-edition Cybertruck-inspired beer that is selling for the equivalent of $30 a beer. 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 being on pace for a record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron US pricing, Kia EV9 unveiling, and more. More…

If you see this shark heading toward you with an open mouth, don’t worry – it’s designed to catch plastic and other waste that destroys the water and its inhabitants rather than swimmers. The WasteShark is a mini electric catamaran-shaped robot that eats plastic, debris, and other things that don’t belong there while collecting data on water quality. More…

Mercedes-Benz just signed a deal for offshore wind power – and it’s one of the auto industry’s largest power purchase agreements for clean energy in Europe. More…

The Wildeway FW11S is another one of these e-bikes that we frequently see launched by lesser-known e-bike companies. But unlike the many dime-a-dozen models that fit into that category, the FW11S comes with something most others don’t: two to three times the battery capacity. More…

Today we’ve learned that Ford Motor Company has reopened its order books to the next wave of F-150 Lightning reservation holders. The news comes as the American automaker returns to full production of the all-electric truck this week at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan. That being said, those reservation holders will see higher MSRPs across multiple trims. Here’s the latest. More…

Amazon (AMZN) announced today it now has over 3,000 Rivian (RIVN) electric delivery vans (EDVs) deployed, triple its previously reported number in November. The e-commerce giant has now delivered 75 million packages emission-free using Rivians electric vans. More…

A new report states that Tesla Solar Roof deployment is way behind the company’s stated goal, but installations are still increasing year-over-year. More…

Jeep is at it again, releasing its latest off-road concepts at the annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah. However, Jeep brought the heat this year, releasing the new electric Wrangler Magneto 3.0 concept. With an updated motor, the fully electric Wrangler pumps out up to 650hp.. More…

GMC’s Hummer EV pickup can do many fun things, like crabwalk, lift 6″ with Adaptive Air Ride Suspension, and go 0 to 60 mph in about 3 seconds. Yet GMC and EarthCruiser are teaming up to develop a Hummer EV overlander concept vehicle, allowing adventurers to explore even further with an overlanding upfit solution. More…

EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive continues to do what it does best – learn, evolve, and innovate. The veteran one-of-a-kind vehicle manufacturer has announced a new partnership that brings improvements to the drivetrains and batteries implemented in each of its Jaguar or Land Rover EV conversions. Furthermore, the company has finally added DC fast-charging capabilities for its customers. More…

Robotaxi developer Waymo will soon be operating an all-electric fleet of fifth-generation Waymo Driver as it is retiring its fourth-generation tech utilized on Chrysler Pacifica hybrids. Looking ahead, Waymo will deploy the Jaguar I-Pace EVs as it continues to develop future autonomous vehicles with Geely and its all-electric ZEEKR brand.. More…

Tritium makes DC fast chargers in Tennessee, and it’s now accepting orders for its first EV charging system for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. More…