US solar just had a record-breaking Q1 but the GOP bill could wreck it
The US solar industry is still booming, but looming policy threats could pull the plug on that momentum. According to the new US Solar Market Insight report from SEIA and […]
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Cadillac’s new Optiq-V is an entry-level luxury sports EV with a Tesla NACS port
Another Cadillac EV has earned the iconic “V” badge. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is a new entry-level sports electric vehicle (EV) with over 500 horsepower, sporty styling both inside and […]
Kia’s PV5 is the first to use Hyundai ‘Pleos’ software as orders open in Korea at $35,000
Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s […]
Image leaks of Rivian’s 2026 R1T Quad Motor are starting to trickle in and we see NACS and teal
A couple of automotive influencers appear to have gotten access to the new 2026 Rivian R1T Quad Motor and shared some images. The posts showcase the new NACS charging port, […]
Several Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars set on fire in LA riots
At least 5 Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars were set on fire amid protests that turned violent in Los Angeles this weekend. It could represent as much as 5% of […]
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot leaves the ‘$25 trillion’ product behind
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot, Milan Kovac, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 9 years. It leaves just as CEO Elon Musk claimed that the humanoid robot […]
The first ‘true’ electric flying car could be here by the end of 2025
The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production […]
Podcast: Tesla in Musk/Trump divorce, EV sales in EU, Hyundai’s new electric minivan, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla being in the crosshairs of the Musk/Trump […]
Kia wants you to love hatchbacks again with the stylish new EV4
Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand. more…
The reality TV contestant running the DOT just raised your fuel costs by $23B
America voted for inflation, and it got it today, as republicans running the Department of Transportation bowed to their oil donors and finalized a rule to make your cars less […]