US Supreme Court building. Photo by Senate Democrats on Flickr. The US “Supreme” Court has just issued an opinion that would overturn Chevron v Natural Resources Defense Council, ensuring more government gridlock and casting activist judges in the place of career scientists to decide specific answers to some of the most crucial questions of the […]
Buongiorno! Scooter here, back with another first-drive review with Maserati. This time, I flew north of Milan, Italy, to Lake Maggiore, where I took in tons of beautiful vistas while testing out Maserati’s first all-electric convertible, the GranCabrio Folgore. This is a beautifully done new model, but I worry about its starting price. Table of […]
Hyundai’s top-selling electric SUV is on sale. Starting at just $17,820, the Nissan Versa is America’s cheapest car, but with massive incentives, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is even more affordable to lease. With over 34,000 models handed over last year, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 was the sixth best-selling EV in the US. The momentum has […]
TPG’s The Rise Fund announced it signed definitive documentation to lead a more than $200 million investment into telenutrition platform Foodsmart. The Rise Fund, TPG’s global impact investing platform, was founded in 2016 by TPG in partnership with U2 frontman Bono and Canadian engineer Jeff Skoll, who was the first president of eBay and is […]
Image Source According to a research article, hospitals with strong leadership see an increase in patient satisfaction and a significant reduction in medical errors. Yet, many healthcare facilities struggle with leadership issues that lead to poor team coordination and high staff turnover. The ability to lead effectively can make a profound difference, transforming not just […]
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced an offshore wind Final Sale Notice and auction for 275,000+ acres off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The Central Atlantic Wind Energy Areas have the potential to generate 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power over 2.2 million homes. The Final Sale Notice is the last […]
BYD’s new Yangwang U9, its first electric sports car, was caught racing around the Nurburgring this week. With four electric motors and over 1,200 hp, the new EV supercar will leave Ferrari in the dust. The U9 is the second vehicle launched under BYD’s ultra-luxury Yangwang brand. BYD launched Yangwang in January 2023, showcasing the […]
On 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 two Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac going driverless, and more. Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. […]
Image: Ampion Renewable Energy Over 130 Wendy’s restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now sourcing between 30% and 100% of their energy from community solar. Community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy is partnering with The Wendy’s Company to help nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants source renewable energy. The participating […]
Yesterday was a day of EVs (check our summer e-bike deals list below before the sales end), while today’s Green Deals are here to cover power station units across three major brands – and you won’t want to skip out on these discounts. First, we have Bluetti’s 3-part Prime Day sale that will not only […]
