US Postal Service commits to buying 100% electric trucks by 2026
In a major reversal, the US Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will ensure that 75% of new vehicles...
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Lucid Air Sapphire crushes Tesla Model S Plaid, Bugatti Chiron, and Ducati in 9.1 sec quarter mile
Elon Musk may think Lucid Motors could be on the verge of death as a company, but its latest tri-motor...
U.S. Postal Service to transform delivery fleet with 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028
Three United States Postal Service (USPS) mail trucks are parked in front of the post office in Danville. On July...
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according...
Ikea is now using this solar-powered cargo electric bike for quick deliveries
Ikea is no stranger to embracing efficient technologies that help reduce the brand’s carbon footprint. The latest big move from...
Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up...
QuantumScape ships first batch of energy dense, 24-layer solid-state batteries to EV automakers
Solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape announced that its first 24-layer lithium-metal prototype sells to EV OEMs for testing. Referred to as...
Exclusive: Former Tesla exec unveils slick-looking solar-powered electric speedboat
Electric boating is quickly becoming a fascinating industry with a growing list of players offering high-tech watercraft. The latest high-performance...
The EU agreed to limit gas prices, but some analysts are skeptical
Pipes run along a technical facility for compressing natural gas on the site of astora GmbH's Rehden natural gas storage...
Not a ‘panacea’: UK lawmakers play down hydrogen’s role in net-zero shift
Hydrogen storage tanks photographed in Spain on May 19, 2022. Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be...
The Chevy Bolt is about to be a screaming deal – at least until March
The Chevy Bolt is already a great enough deal to get our Electrek Vehicle of the Year award, but after...
Elon Musk appears to back out from Twitter poll voting him out
Elon Musk appears to be backing out from abiding by the results of a Twitter poll voting him out as...
US Treasury delays EV battery guidance; more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits
The United States Treasury department announced it will delay its guidance in regard to the sourcing requirements for battery materials...
Quick Charge Podcast: December 19, 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...
Check out the ‘EV-derived, futuristic design’ for Hyundai’s new 2024 KONA
Hyundai unveiled the design for its next-generation KONA models Monday. Rather than trying to make it look like another gas-powered...
Tesla announces 500,000 solar installations deployed
Tesla announced today that it has completed over 500,000 solar panel and solar roof installations to date. That’s 4 GW...
Porsche’s new on-board and wall chargers nearly halve Taycan home charge times
Porsche is delivering significantly faster home charging times to current Taycan owners by rolling out a new onboard charging unit...
Mazda 3 could be replaced by a compact electric sedan with actual range
Mazda is already behind as the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles. However, a new patent reveals an electric Mazda...
Australia officially launches its offshore wind industry
Australia’s federal government has declared its first offshore wind farm zone. It’s off Victoria’s south coast, in the southeastern region...
Start your solar journey with Renogy’s 100W panel/controller kit at $145 in New Green Deals
Getting started with solar power might not always be the easiest thing. But, today, we’re taking a look at a...
