GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines
GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US.
Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
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 the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 power station new exclusive $499 low, Tenways Wayfarer e-bike gets $666 savings to $1,899 low, Anker, more
We’re closing out the week with a jam-packed Green Deals that are especially filled with power stations and tools. Among our top three mentions, you’ll find an exclusive deal on Jackery’s Explorer 1500 v2 Portable Power Station at a new $499 low, as well as Tenways’ newest Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with its largest $366 FREE bundle package at its $1,899 low, and an Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale that includes the expanded 6,144Wh F3000 Portable Power Station bundle back at a $1,999 low, among others. From there, we have EcoFlow’s latest 72-hour flash sale, and a nice collection of EGO and Greenworks tool deals – plus plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric St. Paddy’s e-bike sale, the full lineup of EcoFlow Spring Sale power station offers, and much more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
This Japanese brand bought out an all-solid-state EV battery company, and it’s not Toyota
Another major Japanese automaker is jumping into the race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries after buying out an all-solid-state battery business.
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time.
The Santa Monica Fire Department responded at approximately 3:16 p.m. to the 2200 block of Colorado Avenue, where heavy smoke was reported coming from the roof of the structure. The cause remains under investigation.
Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
Tesla has wiped its entire Canadian Model 3 inventory, and according to sources familiar with the matter, the automaker sent the US-built units back to the United States.
The move comes as Canada officially opened its new Chinese EV import program on March 1, allowing up to 49,000 Chinese-built electric vehicles into the country at a drastically reduced 6.1% tariff, down from the 100% surtax that had blocked imports since 2024.
Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO
It’s not just about emissions, and it’s not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels, and construction crews that promise quiet, emissions-free job sites are winning the work.
SPAC attack: Einride bets $1.35B that their SPAC will be different
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking group Einride has made progress on its plan to take the company’s stock public through a $1.35 billion SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III following a $113 million oversubscribed capital raise.
Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) announced this week that it has completed a court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes’ brand, intellectual property, inventory, and certain operating assets.