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electrek 22h ago

Tesla HW3 claim grows to 7,000 owners, gets law firm backing for collective action

The Dutch collective claim against Tesla over broken “Full Self-Driving” promises on Hardware 3 vehicles has reached nearly 7,000 verified participants and secured backing from law firm Kennedy Van der Laan for a formal legal action.
electrek 24h ago

California solar is crushing natural gas this year

California’s utility-scale solar plants are generating more electricity than natural gas for most days of the year in 2026, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
electrek 58m ago

One giant US power line, enough wind power for 1 million homes

SunZia, an $11 billion wind-and-power-line project and one of the largest US clean energy transmission projects ever built, is officially online.
electrek 52m ago

Podcast: we drive Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leaks, 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 Jamie’s first drive in Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leak, and more.
electrek 28h ago

Sweden tells EU to reject Tesla ‘FSD’ unless speeding is removed

Sweden’s transport authority has told the European Union it should vote against approving Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” across the bloc unless the system’s ability to exceed posted speed limits is removed.
electrek 30h ago

E-bike motor king Bosch launches its first hub motor for electric bicycles

Bosch has just launched its first-ever hub motor for urban e-bikes, bringing Smart System tech to a new market segment.
electrek 7h ago

Portable power: new Mitsubishi eK Cross pairs 1500 W plug with sub-$12K price

Mitsubishi’s Kei-class eK Cross gets a mild facelift for the 2027 model year that combines a body-color front fascia and updated interior tech to give it a fresh look – but the big news is a new 100 V AC power outlet that can draw up to 1500 Watts.
electrek 6h ago

Meet Honda’s new $25,000 electric hot hatch

Honda launched the Super-N, a “fun” electric hot hatch in the UK, starting at just $25,000.
electrek 5h ago

Telo confirms 400 kW sustained charging for its tiny electric truck

Telo confirmed that its Mini-sized MT1 electric truck will charge at 400 kW sustained — a charging rate that puts it in the company of luxury EVs costing two to three times as much.
electrek 24h ago

Subaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade

After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at under $40,000.
electrek 2h ago

400 hp Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 combines limo luxury with lots of legroom

The newest Mercedes-Benz VLE 300 electric MPV combines 800V battery tech with limousine-level luxury, top-shelf infotainment options, room for eight, and enough rear legroom to make an S-Class feel like a mini Cooper.
electrek 8h ago

Wheel-E Podcast: New Gazelle, Specialized e-bikes, Ukrainian e-motos, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike models from several premium brands, Bosch gets into hub motors, Vinfast excels on two wheels, Ukraine doubles down on e-motorcycles, and more.
electrek 47h ago

Electrify America opens its biggest battery-backed charging station

Electrify America just opened a new “large-format” EV charging station in downtown Santa Barbara, California, adding 20 DC fast chargers and the company’s largest public battery energy storage system to date.
electrek 8h ago

Colombia announces 750 mile electric truck corridor linking Bogotá to Cartagena

In a major win for Latin American air quality, the new 750 mile Ruta-E electric truck corridor will connect Bogotá and Cartagena with charging infrastructure built to support the more than 1,000 commercial EVs set to hit Colombia’s roads by 2032.
electrek 45h ago

Illinois put community solar on a 150-year-old coal mine

An old coal mine in Illinois is now generating community solar power for hundreds of households and businesses.
electrek 22h ago

Volvo just made public EV charging a lot less annoying

Volvo EX90 drivers in the US can now charge at public charging networks, including Superchargers and IONNA DC fast chargers, without opening an app or pulling out a credit card.
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