Porsche says EV intransigence will lose it $6B. Its solution? Move even slower
Porsche has announced a delay in some future EV models, which parent company VW says will cost it $6B in forward profits. It’s doing this amid a global boom in […]
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Generator giant Briggs & Stratton can now power your home with batteries
For decades, Briggs & Stratton has helped keep the lights on after the storm with its gas-powered generators. Now, the company is bringing that legacy into the modern electric era […]
Two days left to comment on EPA’s plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars […]
Illinois awards $18.4M in restored NEVI funds to build EV charging stations
Illinois is expanding its EV charging network with $18.4 million in federal grants that were restored after being unlawfully frozen by the Trump administration. The grants come from the second […]
Is Rivian mulling the idea of offering customers a purple exterior?
A Rivian owner and EV enthusiast recently shared images of a purple R1S Quad out in public with manufacturer plates. Could it be a new exterior color Rivian will offer […]
Podcast: Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, 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 going all-in on Elon with his new […]
The Kia EV4 GT may be the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]
Kia is already giving its new electric sedan a sporty upgrade. The EV4 is due for the “GT” treatment, and we are getting a look at it up close. Is […]
EVs and batteries fuel the US VPP boom, hitting 37.5 GW in 2025
The US virtual power plant (VPP) market is growing fast, with 37.5 gigawatts of behind-the-meter flexible capacity now online, according to a new Wood Mackenzie report. VPPs connect small energy […]
Celebrate EVs and solar this weekend at Drive Electric Month and Sun Day events
Drive Electric Month continues this week, with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next several weekends all across the US, plus a few […]
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives with much more to offer at a lower price
Cadillac’s entry-level EV is bringing some serious upgrades for the 2026 model year. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq packs more power, more features, and a built-in NACS port so you can […]