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 to existing institutional investors.
The convertible notes are due in 2025, securing roughly $150 million in cash for the…
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,”…
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 global automotive contract manufacturer that currently reigns as the largest in North America and the fourth largest on the…
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…
The hidden costs of using an electric bike
September 29, 2023
Whether you love them or hate them, electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. First embraced across Asia and storming their way across Europe for the last decade, e-bikes are now exploding in popularity in North America.
But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of…
A new wind farm in Kansas trailblazes with light-mitigating technology
September 29, 2023
Danish renewables giant Ørsted just brought a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm online in Kansas, and it’s the first in the state to feature light-mitigating technology.
The 200-megawatt (MW) Sunflower Wind is in Marion County, Kansas, northeast of Wichita, and it’s going to…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 28, 2023
September 29, 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…
Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
September 29, 2023
Tesla has broken ground on the site of its planned futuristic diner with a drive-in theater and Supercharger station.
Yes, it sounds like that crazy project is actually happening.
This project has been in the works for a long time. In 2018, Elon Musk said that Tesla planned to open an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in…
