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Electric semi truck brand Windrose has developed an all-electric power take-off (PTO) that puts out up to 70 kW of power without burning a drop of diesel – and it could give his big BEV a real market advantage. more…
Waymo’s big 2026 robotaxi rollout continues. Today, the company started offering robotaxi service to the public in three more cities — Tampa, San Diego, and Denver. The company is now offering robotaxi service — to some
NIO’s sales continue to rise in 2026. Well, there is one area where they were very barely down in August — comparing sales month over month. Otherwise, though, they continue to be solidly up, even if not dramatically so.
XPENG sales were up slightly year over year in August. With 39,107 vehicles delivered, the company’s sales rose 4% compared to August 2025 (37,709 deliveries). Deliveries were also up 3% month over month (from 38,027 in
US battery storage company NeoVolta Power has locked in five years’ worth of US-made battery cells from Seoul-headquartered SK On to help scale up NeoVolta’s Georgia factory. more…
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The Ford Fathom will go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. With its official debut coming up, Ford revealed new footage of the electric pickup, offering our best look yet. more…
New Jersey renters and apartment dwellers will soon be able to lower their electricity bills with solar panels that plug directly into a standard wall outlet – no roof required. more…
After another record sales month and the launch of its new affordable EV3 electric SUV, Kia is on track for its fourth record-breaking annual sales year in the US. more…
Tesla’s abrupt decision to kill its Solar Roof has left the third-party contractors who sold and installed the product absorbing the fallout — including some who told Electrek they sank hundreds of thousands of dollars i
AUSTIN, Texas — Ahead of today’s public hearing of the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter is urging legislators to require data centers to report their wate
LAS VEGAS — A federal panel today halted construction on a massive data center near Boulder City, Nevada, granting environmental groups and local residents a stay in their fight against the hyperscale facility before con
If you happen to be attending the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, this weekend, stop by Booth VITW2200 to view the Moonrider battery electric tractor from GoSun, a pioneer in solar-powered appliances and portable clea