Toyota’s new electric SUVs are catching on, with nearly 5,000 sold in August
Toyota led US new EV sales growth last month with a refreshed lineup of electric SUVs. more…
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Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, 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 the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, […]
Hyundai warns the US may be next in line for a wave of cheaper Chinese EVs
Chinese automakers like BYD are quickly taking over global markets with low-cost electric vehicles, and Hyundai Motor’s CEO Jose Munoz warned the US could be next without safeguards. more…
Anker SOLIX E10 system sale starts from exclusive $3,799 low, Heybike ALPHA mid-drive e-bike $1,099 low, EcoFlow, more
We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition, led by Anker’s SOLIX E10 Whole-Home Backup System Sale with exclusive bonus savings that starts the pricing from a […]
BMW begins iX3 deliveries early in the US as demand surges
BMW can’t build the new iX3 fast enough, with over 100,000 orders and production now running around the clock. Some in the US may get a chance to get theirs […]
XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers
XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters […]
Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Record
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries. more…
144 Tesla Megapacks power Australia’s first 8-hour grid battery
Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks. RWE’s Limondale battery in New South Wales can discharge for a full eight hours — […]
DERA LIVES! House votes to fund Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029
This week, the US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote to renew funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), passing the measure 343-79 and extending federal […]
BYD upgrades top-selling small electric SUV with more range, now starting at about $11,000
BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. more…