ID. Buzz recall: VW’s third-row bench is too big for its own good
Volkswagen of America is recalling nearly 5,700 2025 VW ID. Buzz vans because the NHTSA says the third-row bench seat is too spacious. (For real.) more…
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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was its top seller last month and now it’s headed overseas
BYD’s ultra-affordable Seagull was its top-selling EV last month, with over 55,000 units sold. With prices starting at under $10,000 in China, it’s the cheapest EV in BYD’s lineup. And […]
Range Energy announces two partners to electrify refrigerated trailers
Range Energy, a company which builds large-battery electric trailers to help fleets electrify at the drop of a hat, has announced partnerships with Thermo King and ESL Power Systems to […]
The biggest solar farm east of the Mississippi is now powering Chicago
Swift Current Energy’s 800-megawatt (MW) Double Black Diamond Solar is up and running about 30 miles west of Springfield. It’s now the largest operating solar farm east of the Mississippi, […]
Podcast: Elon is still CEO of Tesla, BYD EV sales surges while Tesla’s collapse, 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 Elon being challenged in his role as CEO of […]
The Ford Fiesta may actually live on as an EV, with Volkswagen’s help
Ford retired the iconic Fiesta in 2023, but we may see it return as an EV soon. Thanks to its partnership with Volkswagen, the Fiesta could be the perfect car […]
ACT Expo 2025 – new electric Mack trucks are coming, one is already here [part 3]
Mack showed up to the 2025 ACT Expo with a brand-new Mack Pioneer Class 8 semi and promises of a 300 mile electric version arriving next year, but when I […]
Preorder new RadRunner Max e-bike with free extra battery for $2,299, Bluetti takes up to 45% off power stations, Worx Nitro mower, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with our first deal on Rad Power’s new RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike that gives you a free extra battery for 120+ miles […]
Rivian lease offer includes $14k savings with $0 down on Dual Max R1 models this month
Rivian is ringing in spring with an enticing new lease offer for Gen 2 R1 EVs. Through May, customers can lease any Rivian R1 dual-motor EV with a Max battery […]
The 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model this month
GM’s top-selling electric SUV is now on sale. Starting at just $289 per month, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is now even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered SUV. more…