Why a U.S. national electric grid would be great for the climate — and is nearly impossible
A transmission tower is seen on July 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) is urging...
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Mercedes-Benz shares details of new OS, doubles down on Luminar’s lidar technology
Mercedes-Benz announced multiple newsworthy innovations during its Operating System Strategy Update in Sunnyvale, California earlier today. The German automaker announced it...
Stellantis says it’s ready for North American EV transformation after EU success, starting with Ram
After releasing an unexpectedly strong earnings report Wednesday on the heels of climbing EV momentum, Stellantis says it’s ready to...
Tesla to announce move to new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’
Tesla is set to announce a move to a new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’ in about an hour with both CEO...
Enjoy 18W USB-C, more with the foldable ROCKPALS 100W solar panel at $140 in New Green Deals
Are you planning a spring camp-out with the family? Well, bring the ROCKPALS 100W foldable portable solar panel along for...
Radical new ride-by-wire electric bike drivetrain with no chains or belts begins production
A year and a half ago, we broke the news about a wild new drive system for electric bikes that...
This East Coast company is expanding the potential of clean EV charging using hydropower
An East Coast installer and distributor of EV charging equipment called PlugIn Stations Online (PISO) has successfully installed what it...
The US’s first grid-connected wave energy test facility is coming
PacWave is a US Department of Energy-funded, grid-connected, full-scale test facility for wave energy conversion technologies. It’s the first of its...
Supreme Court rules Helix Energy oil rig worker who makes $200,000 is entitled to overtime
The Supreme Court of the United States on Captiol Hill, photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Washington, DC.Kent Nishimura...
Bentley retires the 12-cylinder engine as it charges toward a fully electric future
Bentley Motors, the British luxury automaker, is bidding farewell to its 12-cylinder W12 engine after nearly two decades as the...
SEAT to spend $3.2 billion converting main factory to BEV production hub for VW Group
Thirty years ago to the day after opening its main production facility in Martorell, Spain, SEAT S.A. announced it will...
First US-made Hyundai EV rolls off the line, the Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV
Marking a huge milestone for the South Korean automaker, Hyundai celebrated its first electric vehicle assembled in the US Tuesday....
Tesla Model S/X spotted with new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras
A couple of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been spotted with the new Hardware 4.0 suite of...
Himiway launches special-edition California and Florida versions of its e-bikes
When Himiway proposed launching special US state versions of its e-bikes, the company hosted a poll to see what its...
Tesla Cybertruck’s air suspension spotted in potato video
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted with a functioning air suspension, but it was all filmed with a potato,...
‘Unpredictable’ election in Africa’s largest economy is set to resonate around the world
ABUJA, Niger,a - Feb. 18, 2023: Supporters of Nigeria's Labour Party parade in the streets during a global march for...
Quick Charge Podcast: February 21, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and...
Growth of wind and solar has saved the EU €12 billion since Russia invaded Ukraine
Growth of wind and solar power has saved the European Union (EU) €12 billion in avoided gas costs since Russia...
Here’s why the first commercial spiral-welded wind turbine tower is a game-changer
The first commercial spiral-welded wind turbine tower has begun operation – here’s what it is and why it matters. The...
Coinbase beats on revenue and earnings, but usage continues to decline
In this photo illustration, the Coinbase logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket |...
