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Tesla has launched a new Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD — a record-low price for the electric sedan in the country. The price, which converts to roughly $29,000 USD, is made possible by s
In its latest quarterly report for shareholders, Tesla mentions “robots” three times. Two of those times were in the “Robotics” paragraph/section: “Preparations for our first large-scale Optimus factory will begin shortl
Negotiations on Net-Zero Framework postponed until the autumn, but appetite for green measures remains. Negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have ended with the Net Zero Framework (NZF) intact, d
There’s been a lot of talk lately that Tesla may well end up merging with SpaceX, and with both companies shifting more and more toward AI and its supportive infrastructure, perhaps that is now Elon Musk’s big plan. Of c
The proliferation of large, premium SUVs was a major theme of Auto China, also known as the Beijing Auto Show. However, there were also a number of impressive performance cars at the show. While this might not be what ma
Ending routine flaring is “one of the most immediate and cost-effective steps” to reduce emissions. Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released guidance that will allow oil and gas operators to
KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Last night, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County voted 8-2 to approve Accelergen’s proposed East Side Energy Storage project, which at 300 MW when complete will be among the newest and largest
Silicon Ranch has brought something online commercially that you don’t see every day: a utility-scale solar farm where cattle graze under moving panels. more…
Kia is off to a record start in the US in 2026, led by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. The three-row EV9 and EV6 gained momentum last month, but the EV3 will likely be Kia’s biggest hit yet. 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 Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian’s earni
Massachusetts has activated long-term contracts for Vineyard Wind, the state’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. Officials say the move will stabilize prices for 20 years and cut a projected $1.4 billion from cu
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with an EV-packed edition, starting with ENGWE’s 12th Anniversary Sale that is offering up to $1,048 savings and bundled gear on three e-bikes, one of which is the new M20 3.0 Mo