Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles were spotted doing a photoshoot while “charging” at a Supercharger today, leading to speculation about whether the brands may be ready to announce a joint move to Tesla’s NACS charging connector.
NACS has been taking over the charging world ever since Ford’s announcement that it would adopt the connector back in May. Soon after, GM made the same…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck launch?, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price $$$, and more
September 29, 2023
On 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 imminent Tesla Cybertruck launch, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price US price, and more.
This week’s podcast…
The Netherlands just launched a mega 1.5 GW offshore wind farm
September 29, 2023
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated.
Hollandse Kust Zuid is in the North Sea, 18-36 kilometers (11-22 miles) off the Dutch coast between the towns of Scheveningen…
Tesla quietly held 'Installer Day' amid move to rely more on third-party installers
September 29, 2023
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business.
Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla making a major change in strategy in its solar and energy storage business.
Ever since Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 and turned it into its own solar division, there have been many ups and downs, but mostly downs.
Despite…
California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes.
Fisker announced in a press release Friday its intentions to offer $170 million in senior convertible notes…
US solar is booming – here's the newly released data
September 29, 2023
US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data.
In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2023) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, the Federal…
Rivian R1T transformed into an Apocalypse-ready 850 HP off-road beast
September 29, 2023
Championed as the Apocalypse Nirvana, this Rivian R1T has been converted into an all-electric off-road beast. With 850 HP and a complete Kevlar paint job, the Nirvana looks ready to tackle any terrain.
“This is a badass truck, it’s time it looks and acts like one,” said Joseph Ghattas, founder and CEO of Apocalypse Manufacturing and its sister company, SoFlo Customs.
The Rivian R1T is…
North American restaurant chain Marco’s Pizza has announced a new agreement with Magna International to test out a number of last mile delivery methods. One of the methods includes fully-autonomous pizza delivery EVs seen in the video below.
Magna International is a…
Volkswagen to launch new electric SUV and Golf EV at main German plant
September 29, 2023
The Volkswagen brand is preparing its network for the future of electric mobility. Volkswagen announced Friday it will produce a new electric SUV at its main plant in Germany. Meanwhile, an electric version of its iconic Golf will follow on the new SSP platform.
New…
Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
September 29, 2023
A Tesla Semi electric truck traveled over 1,000 miles in a single day in a real-world test for a new independent study.
There have been a lot of doubts about class 8 battery-electric semi-trucks. Many didn’t think that they would ever be able to compete with diesel trucks.
Bill Gates was among those doubters. Gates argued that all-electric semi-trucks like the Tesla Semi would “probably…
