SunZia, a massive wind power and transmission line project in the US Southwest, is now ready to start construction.

Tesla is launching of a new Model S Plaid track package that will finally enable the originally promised incredible top speed.

Lordstown’s (RIDE) five-year-long odyssey to bring the Endurance electric truck to market may soon come to an end. The EV startup said Thursday it anticipates production of the Lordstown Endurance will “cease in the near future” with limited funding available.

Rivian and Mitchell International revealed a new data licensing agreement for collision repairs Thursday, the first of its kind for the EV manufacturer.

Rimac Technology has announced the launch of a new brand called Rimac Energy, created to “accelerate the transition toward a sustainably powered planet.” The new division says it will leverage the larger Group’s expertise in EV and battery technology to develop energy storage solutions (ESS) as well as battery-buffered fast chargers.

It’s a tale as old as time. Man sees electric bike advertisement touting 50-mile range. Man buys e-bike. Man’s first ride gets 25 miles before the battery’s charge dwindles. Man is justifiably disappointed.

So what gives? Why does it seem like you can never trust the range numbers that the electric bike makers tell us?

Elon Musk had some encouraging words for Ford as the automaker continues to report significant losses from its electric vehicles.

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IKEA’s investment arm is going to buy Arizona-made solar modules from Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger from 2025 to 2029.

ACT Expo, the largest advanced fleet expo, is happening this week, and the question on everyone’s lips is: how can we electrify our fleet quickly?

Range Energy thinks it has the best answer, and it doesn’t require any retrofitting of tractors or engines, just a new trailer.

A new compact electric SUV is due out from Cadillac later next year to join its expanding EV lineup. New footage shows the unreleased Cadillac EV being tested in the US ahead of its official release.

A Tesla driver died in a fatal shooting at a Supercharger station in Denver, Colorado, over a dispute regarding charging their electric vehicles, according to the police.

Italian luxury automaker Alfa Romeo is gearing up for an all-electric future by 2027. The company plans to release its first electric car next year, followed by its first dedicated EV in 2025. Meanwhile, Alfa Romeo has more significant plans to take on Tesla in North America, including plans for a larger electric SUV in 2027.

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak had some harsh words for Tesla’s self-driving effort; he said in an interview that people who want to study “AI trying to kill you” should “get a Tesla.”

Rivian has just announced that its 2023 model year R1S SUV has been awarded Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The all-electric SUV joins Rivian’s R1T pickup in obtaining the safety organization’s top honor.

In an increasingly competitive electric car market, EV startup NIO believes it’s well-positioned to hit its goal of becoming profitable this year. NIO is set to launch two new brands, one of which will be aimed at VW in Europe with a starting price below 30,000 euros (about $33,165), but the EV startup has other plans to take on Tesla.

After deliveries of its sole electric vehicle fell in the first quarter, Porsche says Taycan production is due for a “very steep ramp-up.”

New York has become the first state in the US to pass a law that bans the use of fossil fuels in most new buildings.

BOTE is known for its wide array of inflatable watercraft like kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), as well as plenty of other inflatables from docks to beach furniture and even beach games. But now with the help of an electric motor system Bixpy, BOTE is making it easier than ever to turn a kayak or SUP into an electric boat.

Tesla is building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a new building permit obtained by Electrek.

Tesla has once again started taking orders on the Model 3 Long Range in the US, after it was missing for nearly nine months. And it might be using Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO₄/LFP) battery cells, like the Model 3 Standard Range, or it might be a new chemistry, based off of LFP…

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Volvo Construction Equipment is kicking off a series of testing programs in North America with its mid-size EC230 Electric excavator and partner WM (formerly known as Waste Management). The 23-ton machine is designed to run the same operations as a diesel equivalent and represents a major shift in zero-emissions construction equipment.