BYD’s pickup spotted in China with a different look
BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design.
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Podcast: Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar banned from US, Tesla FSD crash, 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 Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar being banned from […]
GM’s new EV platform is expected to debut in the next-gen Chevy Equinox
The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will be the first to ride […]
Slate’s electric truck can still dip under $20,000 — but only for some
Slate Auto’s electric truck now starts at $24,950, but some buyers will still drive one home for under $20,000 thanks to state-level EV rebates. The catch is that those discounts […]
Final Prime Day Deals: Segway GT3 Pro superscooter first discount, EcoFlow 3,600Wh power station at $1,399 2026 low, more
It’s the final day of Amazon’s ongoing Prime Day savings, and we have no clue how much longer a lot of the deals will last after today, so be sure […]
This Canadian team has raced solar cars since 1992, and they’re bringing their best yet to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge
This July, the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and American Solar Challenge (ASC) head north to Minnesota. This week, I had the privilege of interviewing an attending team […]
Hyundai’s small electric SUV just got a little more upscale
Hyundai launched the Inster Lounge in Europe, a new range-topping model that brings a touch of luxury to the small electric SUV segment.
EIA: Renewables just hit 30% of US electricity generation
Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, up 2.2% year over year, according to new data recently released by the US Energy […]
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal ‘Full Self-Driving’ pedestrian crash
Tesla has quietly settled the lawsuit brought by the family of a pedestrian killed by a Model Y running “Full Self-Driving,” according to Bloomberg. The terms were not disclosed. It’s […]
Tesla Semi slides on ice and impressively regains control
Tesla’s Semi program lead Dan Priestley shared a video of the electric truck holding its line on icy winter surfaces, sliding under control rather than skidding out of it. The […]