Utility-scale solar and wind kept the Texas grid online during 2023’s record-breaking summer heat, according to IEEFA – here’s how it breaks down.
Texas is a solar powerhouse
Researchers from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) crunched data from ERCOT, which operates the Texas grid. The researchers found that from June 15 through September 15 – Texas’s…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
BYD America boss explains Chinese EV makers edge as it expands overseas
September 27, 2023
BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” is unlike many auto manufacturers, which is part of the reason behind its success. As the EV maker expands overseas, BYD America CEO Stella Li believes the company has an advantage.
BYD brings affordable EVs to North America
At the launch…
The Grand Canyon Visitor Center now has DC fast chargers for those who've gotta hit the road already
September 27, 2023
If you only have a few minutes to enjoy the Grand Canyon’s views, EV road trippers, you can plug in to the new Electrify America DC fast chargers at the visitor center.
There are two sites at the Grand Canyon National Park (Maswik Lodge, and Market Lodge and Yavapai Lodge East) that have EV chargers – but they’re all Level 2. There aren’t any EV chargers at all at Desert View or on the…
AOC can't find a union-made EV to trade for her Tesla: That's a problem.
September 27, 2023
In the midst of the United Auto Workers’ strike, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on Face The Nation whether she plans to trade in her Tesla Model 3 for a union-built EV.
However, there really aren’t many EVs she could pick from, and that’s a problem…
Kia says flagship EV9 electric SUV starts at $54,900 as an industry "Wake-up call"
September 27, 2023
Kia finally announced the starting price for its flagship EV9, its first three-row electric SUV. At $54,900, Kia says the EV9 will be “a wake-up call to the industry.” The 2024 Kia EV9 is expected to begin rolling out in the US later this year.
2024 Kia EV9 Light RWD…
Anker portable power station $650 off, AeroGarden indoor garden $214, tons of e-bikes, more
September 27, 2023
One of the best prices to date is here on , just in time for fall camping season. With attached, it’s joined by this . Not to mention the (much-loved) Ride1Up Prodigy e-bike at $1,895. Just don’t forget that we’re also tracking a massive list of other e-bike discounts, too.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing…
Tesla looms large over UAW strike
September 27, 2023
While Tesla is not directly involved in the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike affecting the Detroit Big Three automakers, it still looms large over the situation as both sides of the table feel the EV giant breathe down their necks.
The UAW strike has been going on for two…
The first eight monopiles made for the 2.6 gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project have left Germany and are headed for Portsmouth.
Rostock, Germany-based EEW SPC makes offshore wind turbine monopiles – the steel tubes driven into the seabed – and…
Rivian CEO does not see customer overlap with Tesla's Cybertruck, but happy it exists
September 27, 2023
With Tesla’s Cybertruck just weeks away from deliveries, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said he doesn’t see “a lot of overlap” with its current models. However, he’s happy it exists, giving customers different choices.
Rivian CEO not worried about Tesla’s Cybertruck
Scaringe was a guest speaker at the Code Conference 2023 Wednesday among some of the top leaders in tech and business.
When…
