Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas. More…
As Texas hits 112F, here’s how big battery storage is keeping the grid online
As the brutal heat wave in Texas continues, Electrek spoke with Julia Souder, CEO of the global nonprofit Long Duration Energy Storage Council, about how big battery storage is helping to keep the Texas grid online. More…
Watch this electric retrofit LandCruiser drive over 4 miles completely underwater [Video]
Who says EVs can’t plow through water? A team of engineers, commercial divers, and enthusiasts successfully drove an electric retrofit Toyota LandCruiser across Darwin Harbour, an over 4 mile (7 km) trip. The EV was submerged entirely underwater, navigating depths up to nearly 100 feet (30 m).. More…
Chevrolet Kills Base $45,000 Blazer EV 1LT Trim
The 2LT FWD arriving in 2024 will be the new entry-level model; the most affordable Blazer EV you can buy now costs $56,715. More…
Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q2 2023: Tesla Vs. BYD
The Volkswagen Group was not able to keep up. More…
The US announces 4-8 GW of new offshore wind areas in the Atlantic
The US government today designated three new offshore wind areas in the Central Atlantic that could potentially host 4 to 8 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy production.. More…
New Solar-Powered Hupi Trailer Seeks To Redefine E-Bike Camping
This camper is designed to be towed by an e-bike, and packs pretty much everything you need for an off-the-grid lifestyle. More…
VinFast and Black Spade Announce $27B Merger For August IPO
VinFast announced the news at its groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming North Carolina manufacturing facility. More…
Monday’s New Green Deals include Jackery power stations, AeroGarden growers, REI e-bikes, and more
We’re starting off the work week with another assortment of the best environmentally-friendly deals courtesy at $199. You can also still cash-in on the REI big bike sale that’s live from last week with up to $900 off EVs, but there’s also Anker’s PowerCore 24K power bank at $100 to go alongside . Just don’t forget about all of the other best e-bike discounts around.. More…
Uber is buying 100 Tesla Model Ys to deploy in Tokyo
Uber announced that it is buying 100 Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to deploy in Tokyo as part of a new program. More…
Tesla Model 3 Project Highland In High Resolution: More Details Appear
New spy images give us the clearest view so far of the refreshed Model 3 prototype. More…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT AWD Starts At $56,715, Offers 279-Mile Range
The RS AWD starts at $60,215 and the RS RWD is priced from $61,790; there’s no mention of the promised $45K 1LT, though. More…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range revealed, starting at $57K with as much as 320 miles range
The newest electric SUV is about to hit the streets. Chevrolet confirmed on Monday that the Blazer EV is leaving the production facility and will be delivered to customers soon, along with some finalized prices and availability. More…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV deliveries start with AWD, 279-mile range
GM reported on Monday that first shipments of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV from its assembly plant in Mexico have started, with dealerships due to start getting initial Blazer EV RS AWD versions in August. With the confirmation, GM rolled out more pieces of Blazer EV news including new pricing details, some confirmed EPA range ratings, and a… More…
US: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales Improved In Q2 2023
In terms of volume, it was the best quarter ever. More…
VinFast Breaks Ground On Its EV Plant In North Carolina
VinFast’s first EV factory outside Vietnam will build three electric crossovers from 2025, a year later than originally planned. More…
Toyota plans to build ‘competitive’ local EVs in China as it looks to play catchup
As Japanese automakers fall behind in the surging Chinese EV market, Toyota looks to turn things around. Toyota announced Monday it will boost local development of tech and software in China to produce “electrified vehicles that are competitive” where EVs are taking over the market. More…
Close look at Tesla’s massive Megacharger for its Tesla Semi electric truck
We get a closer look at Tesla’s Megacharger and its massive charge connector for the Tesla Semi electric truck as the automaker deploys a mobile station. More…
Austrian Post deliveries all-electric in Salzburg by 2024
In Salzburg, letters, parcels and other postal items are to be delivered CO2-free from the beginning of next year. To this end, Austrian Post is adding 120 new electric vehicles to its fleet at three depots in the region. By the end of this year, 220 electric vehicles from the Austrian Post fleet will be […] More…
Ora to update the Funky Cat to cover safety issue
Ora wants to give all Funky Cat stock vehicles a software update. Vehicles that are already on the road will be returned to the workshop for this. The background to this is the elimination of an alleged safety defect that the German automobile association ADAC had installed. During the charging process, the charging plug of […] More…
