President Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in grants for low-income households to go solar, and expanding his administration’s US Climate Corps. Read more…
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A close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance
We get a close look at the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time as it is about to be unveiled. Read more…
These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them
Used car retailer CarMax just released its latest used EV sales data, and while the leaders are the same, their prices aren’t. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers
Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA. Read more…
Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’
Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. The company recently shared intentions to begin selling its nascent vehicles in the UAE, kicking off the new market entry with 53 production builds of an exclusive “Union Edition” model for early adopters in the Middle East. Read more…
Save $650 on Aventon’s Level.2 e-bike at $1,299 today only, Greenworks Optimow robot lawn mower, and more
Kicking off this week’s green deals is a one-day sale on the Aventon Level.2 Step-Through Commuter e-bike at a new $1,299 low. It is joined by another one-day deal, the Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower which has returned to its $1,000 low, as well as Sun Joe’s 1,450 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $142. Plus all of the other green deals that have dropped today or are still hanging on from last week.. Read more…
Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
Elon Musk was described as a “pigeon CEO”: “he comes, shits all over us, and goes”, said a former Tesla employee. Read more…
The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground
Brightline West, a future electric high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, broke ground today in Nevada. Read more…
Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand
Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. Read more…
Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work [video]
American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its distribution centers as its experiments with a robotic workforce continue. Read more…
Ford drops its cheapest 2024 F-150 Lightning trim for customer orders
The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders, at least for retail customers. Read more…
Tritium DCFC Limited (DCFC) enters insolvency, is seeking buyers
Australian EV charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse, with its directors declaring insolvency and putting the company into receivership. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder votes down CEO package
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths
Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations. Read more…
Tesla lowers price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ to $8,000, down from $12,000
Tesla has once again lowered the price of its Full Self-Driving software by $4,000, now costing $8,000, down from a previous price of $12,000 in the US. Read more…
Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders
This massive Liebherr electric excavator reached a major operational milestone earlier this month when it moved its one millionth tonne of dirt. And now, its buyers want more. Read more…
First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future. Read more…
Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 in US, Model Y back to its lowest price ever
Tesla has dropped the price of the Model Y, Model S and Model X by $2,000 each in the US. Model 3 prices remain the same, as do prices of the newly-released Cybertruck. Read more…
Tesla is ending its referral program on April 30th worldwide
Tesla is once again axing its referral program, which allowed owners to earn prizes by referring new buyers to buy a Tesla. Read more…
VW Chattanooga plant, where ID.4 is made, votes to unionize in historic move
VW’s Chattanooga Assembly Plant has voted to join UAW, in a historic move on the back of several recent union wins in the US. Read more…