EU efforts to control energy costs are like a Ponzi scheme, says former Trump energy secretary
Some of the measures that European governments have taken to keep electricity costs down can be described as a "Ponzi...
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Tesla prepares launch in Thailand with hiring spree
Tesla is preparing to launch its electric vehicles in Thailand for the first time with a significant hiring spree. It...
Euro slides below $0.99 after Russia halts gas supplies to Europe
The euro was hovering just below the 0.99 level as European markets opened Monday, trading at 0.9893 versus the dollar...
Nuclear power is key for Japan’s energy security and carbon neutrality goals, minister says
Nuclear power will be key for Japan's energy security as the country targets carbon neutrality, said Japan's Minister of Economy,...
How electric vehicle manufacturing could shrink the Midwestern job market
Electric vehicles require 30% fewer parts and components manufacturing than conventional cars, according to researchers for the Industrial Heartland case...
Quick Charge Podcast: September 3, 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...
Hands-on: Growatt’s new Infinity 1500 portable power station launches w/ special presale pricing [Video]
Mobile energy solutions expert Growatt is about to launch the Infinity 1500 portable power station, offering a capacity of 1,512Wh...
Weird Alibaba: This pint-sized single-seater electric fire truck is ready for a tiny blaze
Municipal services are ripe for conversion to electric vehicles. With all of those hours on the road, switching away from...
EU economics chief says bloc is not afraid of Putin, ready to react over halted Russian gas supplies
The European Union is "ready to react" to Russia's latest decision to halt gas supplies to the bloc, a top...
EU energy chief urges China and India to support a price cap on Russian oil
China and India have increased their purchases of Russian oil in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, benefiting from...
The best Labor Day electric bike deals to save hundreds of dollars on an e-bike
Electric bicycles are one of the most fun and effective alternative transportation methods in existence. And this Labor Day you...
Ford EV sales soar 307% in August as automaker clinches second place in US market
Ford has poured all of its efforts into converting its fleet to electric, and it’s paying off big time. America’s...
These rooftop solar vacuum tubes that make both electricity and heat are US-bound
UK-based solar tech developer Naked Energy’s rooftop solar vacuum tubes, which produce both electricity and heat, will soon be sold...
Rivian update includes ‘Camp Mode’ for leveling your EV and lighting a campsite
After teasing a new “Camp Mode” feature earlier this week, Rivian has rolled out its latest software update to include...
Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This...
Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally
Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only...
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning
General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update...
Cut for 130 minutes with EGO’s 21-inch 56V electric mower at $549 in New Green Deals
Are you tired of filling a mower with gas before cutting the lawn? Maybe you’ve wanted to get an electric...
We were mostly buyers during this turbulent week for stocks. Here’s a recap of all our trades
It was a very busy week here at the CNBC Investing Club — no major shakeups to the portfolio, but...
Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?
Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an...