Tesla teases stripped-down Model Y expected to be unveiled on Tuesday
Tesla appears to be teasing its upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is now expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, October 7th.
EVs and batteries power China’s $20B clean tech export surge
China set a new record for clean tech exports in August 2025, hitting $20 billion, according to new data analyzed using Ember’s China Cleantech Exports Data Explorer. The country remains the world’s largest exporter of electrotech, with surging demand for EVs and batteries leading the charge.
Tesla teases mysterious new product unveiling this week
Tesla is teasing the unveiling of a mysterious new product planned for Tuesday, October 7th this week.
The teaser is ambiguous, which is sparking speculation.
Cadillac’s quiet coup: nearly HALF of all Caddies sold in Q3 were electric
There’s a quiet revolution underway in Cadillac showrooms across America. The brand’s renewed “Standard of the World” ambitions are now matched by sleek, statement-making electric vehicles. And, thanks to a little help from Federal tax credit FOMO, more than 40% of new Cadillacs sold in Q3 were 100% electric.
Autonomous electric semi truck brand Einride hits $1 billion valuation
Part self-driving tech brand, part 3PL, Swedish trucking startup Einride AB has been making a name for itself in the US and abroad by delivering zero-emission freight solutions that work. Following the company’s latest $100 million funding round, it’s delivering something else, too: a billion dollar valuation.
You can get antique plates for a first-gen Prius now — feeling old, yet?
This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the US launch of the first-gen Toyota Prius — a car that, arguably, has done more to more to shift the market away from fossil fuels than any other single vehicle (more on that in a minute). That means that, in many states, you can now get “antique” or “historic” plates for a modern hybrid.
If that sounds appealing to you, here’s what it might cost to keep that OG Prius on the road for many more years to come.
What messy middle? Orange EV has logged over 10 MILLION all-electric hours!
Orange EV may not be a household name like Mack or Kenworth, but this small-ish maker of all-electric heavy duty terminal tractors is making a name for itself where it matters: on the job. And this week, the company’s deployed fleet logged its ten millionth hour of operation!
Podcast: Tesla delivery record, V4 Supercharger, messy US EV market, 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’s delivery record, V4 Superchargers, a messy US EV market, and more.
Lawsuit claims Cybertruck’s door handles led to teens’ deaths after Tesla crash
Two Bay Area families are suing Tesla over the death of their 19-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son after a crash which left them and one other teenager dead, trapped inside the vehicle due to what the lawsuit alleges is poor door handle design.
Nissan LEAF hit with a big recall, more than 19,000 vehicles affected
It’s a good thing the new 2026 LEAF should be here any day. The recall affects over 19,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles, model years 2021-2022, because the battery may overheat during fast charging. Here’s the fix.