The US just canceled the second Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale
5:49pm By Michelle LewisThe US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has canceled the second offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico due to “a lack of competitive interest.” more…Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China
5:20pm By Peter JohnsonFord is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform…This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels
4:21pm By Michelle LewisSolar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. more…Podcast: Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more
3:52pm By Fred LambertOn 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, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. more…Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count
2:20pm By Peter JohnsonCalifornia-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was…Save $700 on Worx + Aventon Power Share e-bike, Jackery Explorer 600 Plus low, 1-day Worx TRIVAC…
2:10pm By Reinette LeJeuneClosing out this week’s Green Deals is a surprise return of the joint Worx and Aventon Power Share e-bike that is now $700 off at a new $1,000 low. Coming in right alongside it is the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station that has returned to its…EV newcomer Xiaomi completes speedy ramp up and expects to hit 100k production target early
12:57pm By Scooter DollThe production momentum continues for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV arm of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. Today, the automaker shared it has completed a recently announced production ramp up of its flagship model and is on track to hit 100,000…Toyota plots new EV battery plant to fend off incoming BYD, low-cost Chinese EVs
12:16pm By Peter JohnsonToyota is planning to build a new EV battery plant on Japan’s “Silicon Island” to keep pace with BYD and other incoming Chinese electric car makers. The factory will strengthen Toyota’s EV supply chain while supplying batteries for its luxury Lexus…Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise
11:05am By Fred LambertElon Musk is signaling that Tesla is close to reaching its limit with its HW3 onboard self-driving computer despite having yet to deliver on its self-driving promise. more…Check out Kia’s sporty new EV3 GT-Line [Video]
10:29am By Peter JohnsonIt may be small, but Kia’s new EV3 GT-Line has a big presence on the road. Hyundai gave us a closer look at the sporty electric SUV driving on domestic highways. From the first look, the EV3 GT-Line appears nimble and quick. Check out the new video below.…Wheel-E Podcast: MOD Berlin e-bike, ELF bike-car is back, more
8:49am By Micah TollThis week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from MOD and Mooncool, how micromobility is having an…Paris has the perfect solution for Olympic traffic, even if many people will hate it
2:58am By Micah TollIn a perfectly Parisian solution to the expected influx of tourists for the Olympic games, and the resulting traffic, city officials have been hard at work. And the answer has proven to be getting half of those wheels off the road. more…Acura undercuts Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV after slashing ZDX rates
Thu 5:33pm By Peter JohnsonWhich luxury electric SUV would you choose, the Acura ZDX or Cadillac Lyriq? After slashing financing rates, the Acura ZDX may be a better buy than the Cadillac Lyriq or Chevy Blazer EV. With up to $7,200 off a fully loaded ZDX, Acura looks to take a piece of…A much-needed solar cell factory is coming to the US
Thu 4:58pm By Michelle LewisCanadian solar panel maker Heliene and India’s solar cell maker Premier Energies are joining forces to build a US solar cell factory. more…Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One
Thu 4:27pm By Scooter DollLucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials. more…Elon Musk will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in his private AI company
Thu 3:34pm By Fred LambertElon Musk says that he will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in xAI, his own private artificial intelligence company. more…Is Volvo backing down from its promise to go all-EV by 2030?
Thu 3:03pm By Peter JohnsonVolvo’s EV commitment is in question after CEO Jim Rowan’s recent comments. As one of the first automakers to announce plans for an all-electric lineup, Volvo was viewed as a first mover. Here’s why Volvo may be backing off its all-EV promise by 2030.…The 2024 GMC Sierra EV’s lease price will give you sticker shock
Thu 2:40pm By Michelle LewisBased on the latest incentive data, the 2024 GMC Sierra EV lease price costs nearly twice as much as GMC’s HUMMER EV. more…Pre-order discount on MOD’s new Berlin 3 e-bike, Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime $120 off, Greenworks…
Thu 2:02pm By Reinette LeJeuneLeading today’s pack of Green Deals is a new addition to MOD Bikes’ ongoing summer sale, the Berlin Step-Thru 3 e-bike that is now available for pre-order at $2,199. It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at…Hyundai caught benchmarking Ford’s F-150 Lightning: Is an electric Kia pickup on the way?
Thu 1:07pm By Peter JohnsonIs an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was recently spotted with Korean test plates near Hyundai’s facility, fueling speculation that an EV pickup may be closer than expected. more…E1 adds Blue Imprint sustainability championship to its electric boat racing series
Thu 12:24pm By Scooter DollThe young electric boat racing series E1 is adding a new dimension of sustainability to its championship competition. It has introduced a new element called the E1 Blue Imprint Championship, in which its racing teams will compete to deliver the most…Hyundai to plug demand gap with hybrids but still sees EVs as the future
Thu 11:59am By Peter JohnsonAfter electric car sales fell nearly 25% in the second quarter, Hyundai will lean on hybrids to boost growth. Despite a short-term “Chasm,” Hyundai expects EVs to lead long-term growth. As such, the company is doubling down on its IONIQ lineup and new…Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging
Thu 11:31am By Fred LambertTesla has warned against a trick that involves placing a wet towel around a Supercharger connector to speed up the charging process. more…Electrek American Solar Challenge arriving at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Friday
Thu 11:19am By Arin WaichulisThe 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) will arrive at Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska on Friday, July 26, marking the beginning of the final stage of what I can only imagine has been a grueling yet rewarding cross-country…ChargePoint (CHPT) hits network milestone with 1 million charging ports available globally
Thu 10:30am By Scooter DollEV charging network ChargePoint recently hit a key milestone in global expansion, reaching 1 million charging ports across North America and Europe. To date, these combined ports have delivered billions of miles to EV drivers around the world. more…Porsche teases first Cayenne Electric prototypes [Images]
Thu 10:18am By Peter JohnsonThe all-electric Porsche Cayenne is on its way. Porsche confirmed the next-gen Cayenne will be electric. Meanwhile, Porsche plans to keep hybrid and gas models around a while longer. Porsche gave us a sneak peek as the first Cayenne Electric prototypes hit the…The latest belt-drive single-speed electric bike storming the bike lane: Tenways CGO600 Pro
Thu 9:41am By Micah TollAt just 37 lb (16.8 kg), the Tenways CGO600 Pro is pretty darn lightweight for an electric bike. Of course, you give up a lot of the features and performance many riders have come to expect of chunkier e-bikes, but the tradeoff leaves us with a lightweight…Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals
Wed 8:14pm By Jo BorrásOn this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. more…Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024
Wed 4:53pm By Peter JohnsonFord (F) released its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Although Ford beat top-line expectations with revenue up 6%, it missed Q2 2024 earnings expectations by a wide margin. more…Tesla officially pauses Giga Mexico project over potential Trump win
Wed 4:10pm By Fred LambertTesla has officially paused its Gigafactory Mexico project over a potential Trump election win, which would greatly reduce the factory’s profitability. more…
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