Quick Charge Podcast: August 31, 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...
Environment
Lightning eMotors joins forces with GoBolt to deploy 170 commercial EVs across North America
Heavy-duty EV manufacturer Lightning eMotors announced Wednesday that it’s strategically partnering with GoBolt, a logistics services provider, to build and...
The world’s largest offshore wind farm is now fully operational
The UK’s Hornsea 2, the world’s largest single offshore wind farm, is now fully operational. August 31 update: On August 17,...
We’re making a buy in this down market but also a rare small sale
We're buying 35 shares of Danaher (DHR) at roughly $270.33 each, and selling 25 shares of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)...
Husvarna’s Automower 415X electric robot mower falls to new low at $1,772 in New Green Deals
Are you tired of doing the hard work when it comes to mowing the yard? Well, it’s time to let...
Tesla (TSLA) is facing ‘unprecedented demand’
Tesla is currently facing an “unprecedented demand,” according to a Wall Street analyst after a visit with management at Gigafactory...
The Polestar 6 ‘LA Concept’ edition doesn’t ship until 2026, but already sold out in a week
Two weeks after announcing its O² roadster concept would see scaled production as the Polestar 6, the EV automaker has...
England investing in EV ambulance fleet dedicated to mental health crises and ill-health prevention
The second largest global healthcare system, England’s National Health Service (NHS), is releasing a new EV ambulance fleet to do...
Fully Charged Live returns to the US September 10-11 in San Diego – come see us!
Join Electrek and the crew from FullyCharged.SHOW for Fully Charged Live, coming to the San Diego Convention Center September 10-11....
Toyota changes tune on EV demand, triples funding for US battery plant
In a strange series of events, Toyota is changing its stance on electric vehicles as the Japanese automaker announced Wednesday...
Aptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production
Aptera has reopened investments to the public as it tries to secure more money to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric...
From electric boats to surfboards, these are the wildest EVs I’ve tested all summer
I’ve had the pleasure of testing a wide range of interesting non-car electric vehicles. From three-wheeled Fun Utility Vehicles that...
Toyota pledges up to $5.6 billion for EV battery production, ramps up investment in North Carolina plant
As well as diesel and gasoline vehicles, Toyota is known for its hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell offerings. The Japanese...
A group of Tesla owners claims to go on hunger strike for Elon Musk’s attention, but there’s more
A group of Tesla owners in Norway claims they are going on a hunger strike to get Elon Musk’s attention...
New York’s proposed e-bike rebate could slash electric bike and scooter prices by 50%
Live in New York and want to buy an electric bike or e-scooter? A proposed e-bike incentive could cut the...
Iraq’s ‘extraordinarily toxic’ turmoil is a considerable risk to the oil market, say analysts
Iraq's political turmoil could bring about considerable risk to global oil markets, analysts told CNBC. "While Iraqi production is usually...
Russia halts gas flows to Europe via Nord Stream 1 for maintenance works
It is expected that gas flows via Nord Stream 1, which runs from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea,...
John Bolton says Biden administration is making a ‘stunning mistake’ in pursuing Iran nuclear deal
Trying to save the Iran nuclear deal is a "stunning mistake" by the Biden administration, John Bolton said. Last year,...
Russia’s Gazprom rallies by over 20% after bumper profit and dividend announcement
The majority state-owned energy company said its board had proposed a dividend of 51.03 rubles ($0.85) per ordinary share for...
G-20 nations have gathered to talk carbon emissions. The negotiations won’t be easy
G-20 ministers gathered in Indonesia to discuss progress on carbon emissions, but expectations are low. The group of 20 countries...