Humanoid robots are supposed to be the biggest thing in the history of anything, but despite real progress elsewhere, they’re still perpetually two years away. The quadrupeds? They’ve proven to be a little bit closer to prime time – and Boston Dynamics says its latest DroneDog is ready to stop job site theft and vandalism TODAY.
The new robotic DroneDog combines Boston Dynamics’ Spot…
Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America, bundling one year of complimentary charging with new purchases.
The automaker also used the announcement to take a shot at non-Tesla EV owners using the Supercharger…
Kia cuts EV6 prices by $5,000 on 2026 models
April 28, 2026
Kia’s electric SUV just got a bit more attractive. The 2026 EV6 is considerably cheaper than last year’s model, with up to nearly $5,500 in savings.
2026 Kia EV6 prices by trim
After Hyundai confirmed the standard IONIQ 6 would not return for a 2026 model year, many…
One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space.
SolarEdge Technologies has completed a 2.2-megawatt (MW) rooftop solar system at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. The new system more than doubles the facility’s solar generation while using the same footprint as the previous…
ABB E-mobility just debuted a new EV fast-charger system that’s trying to change how operators think about building EV charging sites, and it’s not about chasing the highest power numbers anymore.
ABB E-mobility announced its new OM M-Series, a modular fast-charging…
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 disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled this week.
The…
Rivian (RIVN) starts R2 production days after tornado hit factory, deliveries this spring
April 24, 2026
Rivian officially started production of its R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois plant today, marking the most critical milestone in the company’s history.
The production launch comes just five days after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the same facility, collapsing a section of the roof in Building 2 — the very area dedicated to R2 operations.
A race against time — and weather
Rivian had…
Xpeng’s flying car division Aridge invited media to tour its massive new factory in Guangzhou, and it’s clear the Chinese automaker is pouring serious resources into making manned electric aircraft a commercial reality.
I saw about 20 aircraft at various stages of…
A US District court ruled against republican attempts to block deployment of wind and solar projects that could help to reduce US electricity costs as energy prices spike worldwide.
At issue is a series of actions to make permitting more difficult for wind and solar…
Toyota’s Lexus brand was caught testing a three-row electric SUV for the first time, expected to arrive as a higher-end sibling to the Highlander EV.
Is Lexus launching a three-row electric SUV?
After revealing the long-awaited Highlander BEV in February, Lexus is now preparing to introduce its three-row electric SUV.
The electric Lexus TZ was spotted testing in Europe for the first time ahead…
