XPeng G9 trims updated with new options and prices to meet high customer demand (and alleviate confusion) before launch
Just days after officially launching its G9 SUV, XPeng Motors has completely revamped the naming system of its trims, offering...
Environment
Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable onshore wind turbine blades
After getting the world’s first offshore wind turbine with recyclable blades up and spinning in August, Siemens Gamesa has just...
The second largest electric school bus fleet in the US just crossed 500,000 service miles
The school year is beginning, so the buses will be out in full force. However, you may notice a significant...
Test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting today through October 2
Drive Electric Week kicks off today with nearly 300 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the...
Podcast: Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This...
GM investing $760 million in Ohio plant to build drive units for EV Hummer, Silverado, and Sierra
General Motors is preparing for an all-electric future as the automaker announced Friday it would be investing $760 million into...
Earthwise pole hedge trimmer with nearly 10-feet of reach falls to $97 in New Green Deals
Ditch that gas-powered or corded electric pole hedge trimmer for this 20V cordless model that’s on sale for its second-best...
How an oil fracking boom to bust startup plans to thrive in the climate change era
The fracking boom was the money maker in Microseismic's early days, but the science and geological uses have evolved in...
Tesla plans ‘thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories’
Tesla is planning to have “thousands of Humanoid Robots within its factories,” according to a new job listing for the...
Volkswagen partners with Elia group to explore vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services
Volkswagen says it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Friday with Ellia Group to explore V2G technology and how it...
LG Energy Solution and Snow Lake Lithium team up to establish lithium supply chain for EVs in North America
Carbon-conscious mining company Snow Lake Lithium and battery production specialist LG Energy Solution announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Inflation Reduction Act’s expanded biofuel incentives raise concerns about fraud
The new Inflation Reduction Act expands incentives for biofuels, which were already giving government fraud fighters fits.
UK government dishes out extensive tax cuts as country braces for recession
The new U.K. government announced a sweeping program of tax cuts and investment incentives Friday.
Tesla sends out invites for AI Day 2, teases Full Self-Driving, Tesla Bot, Dojo, and more
Tesla has started sending out invites for its AI Day 2022, and the automaker is teasing more information on Full...
EV sales to hit all-time high in 2022, IEA saya, but more work needed to put world on net-zero path
While sales of electric vehicles are showing encouraging signs, other sectors require more attention, the IEA said.
Quick Charge Podcast: September 22, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and...
Rivian’s fast-charging network is growing slowly but surely; other automakers should pay attention
Rivian’s network of DC fast-charging stations, called the Rivian Adventure Network, is slowly but surely expanding with a new station...
China’s CATL, a Tesla supplier, considers expanding battery swapping business overseas
CATL, the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker, is a supplier to companies such as Tesla and Ford.
How Jeep’s solar-powered EV chargers compare to Rivian’s Adventure Network
Owning a Jeep comes with the perk of being able to drive both on and off-road. To accommodate its drivers...
These countries lead the world in renewables manufacturing and installation
A global renewable energy employment report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization...
