The iconic Volkswagen bus was once a symbol of affordable travel and freedom. When the German automaker first announced the ID. Buzz, fans expected a modern, electric version of that classic spirit. Unfortunately, the journey for the new electric Buzz has just hit a major speed bump as Volkswagen confirmed that it will not make a 2026 model of the… Read more…
Delaware Court reinstates Musk’s $55B pay package, penalizes him $1 instead
The Delaware Supreme Court made its ruling in the fight over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from 2018, reversing the Court of Chancery’s decision and reinstating the pay package. Read more…
I Love EVs. But I’m Happy The Bad Ones Are Getting Canceled
If we want to win over skeptics, we’re not going to do it with overpriced, uncompetitive EVs. Cancel them. Lire la suite…
I Drove Tesla’s Budget Model Y Standard. It’s Not Worth It.
Unless you’re burning up to buy a Tesla, just skip this one. Lire la suite…
Manfred Harrer appointed Hyundai Head of R&D
The Hyundai Motor Group has announced a series of personnel decisions. The most significant: Manfred Harrer will be promoted to President and Head of the Research and Development Division of the Hyundai Motor Group, effective January 1, 2026. Read more…
Fortescue takes delivery of second 14.5 MWh battery electric locomotive
Fortescue has received its second 14.5 MWh battery electric locomotive from Progress Rail. The eight-axle units are described as among the world’s largest land-mobile batteries and are set to cut diesel use by around one million litres per year. Read more…
Circle K expands charging network in Germany – also for electric trucks
The fuel station chain Circle K has expanded its German charging network by six new locations with a total of 43 fast-charging points. At three of the new charging parks, the company is offering charging options for e-trucks in Germany for the first time. Read more…
General Motors looks to tech veteran Sterling Anderson for future leadership
General Motors is preparing for a major change at the top. Mary Barra, the current CEO of the 117-year-old car company, is looking for someone to lead the brand into a new era. According to recent reports, Barra has her eyes on Sterling Anderson. He spent years working on high-tech projects, including a stint at Tesla. Now, he is facing… Read more…
bp pulse drops a 40‑bay DC fast‑charging hub at Chicago O’Hare
Airports are quickly turning into some of the busiest places to charge an EV, and bp pulse is leaning into that trend by officially opening a new DC fast‑charging hub today near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Similar bp pulse hubs are already operating near airports in Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston. Read more…
Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV market. Read more…
An Oregon cattle ranch just added solar without losing grazing land
An Angus ranch in southern Oregon has become the test case for a new kind of cattle-friendly solar, hosting RUTE SunTracker’s first commercial project. Read more…
Kempower unveils ChargEye cybersecurity framework to enhance EV charging station data security
Kempower has released technical details about the cybersecurity architecture of its ChargEye charging station management system. The company reports this is the first time it has publicly shared information about the security foundations of ChargEye, which is developed and designed exclusively in Finland by Kempower’s internal engineering team. ChargEye’s software development lifecycle is certified under… Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Won’t Get A 2026 Model
The retro electric van had been in the works for years. Now it’s taking a break after one model year. Lire la suite…
Why BYD’s 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year
A warning to any automakers slowing down in the EV race: Chinese giant BYD is making the impossible possible. Lire la suite…
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X power station at exclusive new $6,999 low, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale + solar eufyCam S3 Pro kits, more
Leading our Friday Green Deals edition is an exclusive $1,300 savings that we’ve secured for our readers on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station (1x inverter + 2x batteries) at a new $6,999 low. Right behind it, we have Anker’s eufyCam S3 Pro Solar Security Camera multi-pack kits with a HomeBase 3 hub starting from $400, as well as Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour weekend flash sale that is taking up to $4,398 off a selection of power stations and bundles starting from $651. We also spotted Birdfy smart solar bird feeders, houses, and baths getting up to 43% savings, Autel’s latest 80A level 2 EV charging station at its second-best rate, Schumacher’s level 1 portable EV charger at a new low, and so many more deals for your Christmas shopping below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery flash sale with first-ever Explorer 300D savings (ending tonight), Segway’s Max G2 e-scooter getting a further price cut, and more.. Read more…
Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever
The ID.Buzz will not be available in the US for the 2026 model year, but Volkswagen said this isn’t the end for its electric minibus. Read more…
Podcast: We bought 2 new EVs, Tesla Robotaxi, Ford’s $19B EV charge, 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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford’s $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more. Read more…
Toyota propagandizes its employees with video games to lobby for more pollution
Toyota’s latest move in its work to harm the environment involves an internal platform where it uses video games to spread propaganda among its North American employees, enticing them with prizes to join lobbying efforts to loosen environmental rules around the automotive industry. Read more…
Flemish public transport operator to deploy 500 Daimler electric buses
The Flemish public transport operator De Lijn has ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, which are scheduled for delivery beginning in early 2027. This order is part of a framework agreement under which De Lijn will take delivery of 500 Daimler electric buses. Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij De Lijn (just “De Lijn” for non-Flemish speakers), headquartered in… Read more…
Renesas launches R-Car Gen 5 SoC platform for multi-domain software-defined vehicle computing
Renesas Electronics has expanded its software-defined vehicle (SDV) offerings with the introduction of the R-Car X5H, a multi-domain automotive system-on-chip (SoC) produced using 3 nanometer (nm) process technology. The R-Car X5H is designed to run advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and gateway functions simultaneously, according to the company. Sampling of the Gen… Read more…
