A coal plant in South Texas will shut down and convert to solar + battery power, with the help of a $1.4 billion grant from the US Department of Agriculture aimed at helping clean up electricity while saving rural jobs. The grant will go to San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc (SMECI) which is headquartered in …
From their cutting-edge technology to their ability to save the planet and how fun it is to drive, EVs are here to stay. And as EVs grow more rapidly, so do the unique demands they place on other components – like tires. The unsung heroes of every road trip, tires play an important role in …
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I have a bit of a reputation for reviewing some of the most interesting non-motorized electric vehicles on the internet. To find more of these remotely downloaded electric vehicles, all I have to do is open a few (a dozen) Alibaba tabs in my browser and start window shopping in the world's largest repository of …
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General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally approved pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. I the recall covers 7,606 vehicleswhich may have faulty software and thus not produce warning sounds at sufficient volume to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, according to NHTSA. 2025 …
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Photo: Nth Cycle The global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, but a recent report by McKinsey warns of major difficulties in the supply chain of key battery components by 2030. EV sales are expected to jump from 4.5 million units in 2023 to 28 million annually by the end of the decade. This …
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the hottest topics in the world of transportation and sustainable energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's problems with self-driving computer failure, the Cybertruck also has some problems, the Honda/Nissan merger, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on ElectrekYouTube channel. As a reminder, …
The Tesla Cybertruck continues he remembered againthis time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing low tire pressure warnings. This recall covers not only the 2024 Cybertruck but also the 2017-2025 Tesla Model 3 sedans and the 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y crossovers, a total of 694,304 …
The 2025 Nissan Ariya is now available with prices starting under $40,000. Nissan's electric SUV offers a range of up to 300 miles and can now be charged at a Tesla Supercharger to make road trips easier. 2025 Nissan Ariya prices and specs Nissan introduced the new 2025 model year on Friday with an MSRP …
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Japan-headquartered eVTOL aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive, South Carolina-based private charter company SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport have signed an agreement to jointly develop air freight, air taxi and emergency services opportunities using SkyDrive aircraft. The three organizations are partnering with local and state governments and local businesses to create practical routes from the Greenville Downtown …
Two California-based companies plan to unveil a prototype electric RV at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. The car, officially labeled as “AI Transformable Home” (AI-TH), was announced at CES 2024 this past January with the introduction of AC Future. That company has since partnered with Hydra Design Labs, which it says specializes …
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