Google just spent $4.75B chasing power for AI data centers
Alphabet is buying energy and data center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash, plus the assumption of debt – a clear signal that securing power, not just servers, has […]
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Is now the best time to buy an EV as year-end deals wrap up?
Is the end of the year the best time to buy a vehicle? With some older EV models piling up on the lot, you might be able to score some […]
EIA: All net new generating capacity in 2026 may be renewables
During the first 10 months of 2025, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources. Further, all net new generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to be […]
$29K Dodge Charger — is this 50% off EV deal too good to miss?
We talk all about the whys and hows behind the all-electric Dodge Charger failing to light up the sales boards the way it lit up its rear tires, but with […]
EcoFlow December EcoCredits Madness sale with up to 68% power station savings from $48, Lectric extended e-bike sale, EGO, more
After plenty of holiday celebrations, we’re kicking off our final 2025 week of Green Deals with EcoFlow’s latest December Holiday EcoCredits Madness sale that is combining some of the Christmas […]
EV battery leader CATL is gearing up for sodium-ion batteries in 2026
CATL is already dominating the global electric vehicle battery market, but now the company is saying sodium-ion batteries will be widely available by the end of 2026. more…
New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
Another year and another set of e-bike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new e-bike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect […]
China is running out of critical battery material: here are the countdowns
We talk a lot here at Electrek about the exponential growth of electric vehicles and the massive strain that puts on the battery supply chain. Literally, the majority of that demand and […]
Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV may not be so cheap after all
The ID. Polo is arriving in 2026 as the first of a new family of entry-level Volkswagen EVs. It was initially expected to start at 25,000 euros ($30,000), but that […]
Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain collapses as partner writes down deal by 99%
A major link in Tesla’s 4680 battery supply chain has just snapped. South Korean battery material supplier L&F Co. announced today that the value of its massive supply deal with […]