Photo: Avangrid Trump’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is rescinding every single Wind Energy Area (WEA) in US federal waters, wiping out over 3.5 million acres of zones once earmarked for offshore wind development. This masochistic move is part of Trump’s January 2025 executive order halting all offshore wind leasing and ordering a review […]
The Honda Prologue remained one of the top-selling EVs in the US after sales surged 83% in July. Honda’s electric SUV outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai IONIQ 5 last month. Honda Prologue EV sales charge up in July Honda set several US sales records last month for light trucks (86,700) and electrified vehicles […]
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 Tesla losing the first Autopilot wrongful death trial, our Cadillac Lyric V first drive, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll […]
Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims up to $243 million. This is a significant blow to Tesla – although it will likely be appealed. Update: This article has been updated to better explain the amount that Tesla has […]
We’re closing this week’s Green Deals coverage with some major launches and one of our favorite e-bike brand’s next big sale, starting with the launch of EcoFlow’s new TRAIL 200 DC 60,000mAh and TRAIL 300 DC 90,000mAh power stations, along with plenty of bundle options and some extra savings – all starting from $113. Following […]
Although the Nissan Juke EV is set to debut next year, the crossover SUV may still be offered with a gas engine after all. Nissan looks to sell gas-powered Juke SUV alongside EV After announcing an investment of up to £3 billion ($3.9 billion) to upgrade its Sunderland, UK, plant, Nissan revealed plans to convert […]
The victims and family of victims of a crash involving Tesla Autopilot are seeking $345 million in damages as part of a wrongful death court case. We reported on this case at trial in Miami last month. The case attempts to place some responsibility on Tesla for creating complacency with drivers, who were led to […]
Despite sales in the US rising 9%, Ford’s (F) EV sales remained flat in July. Ford says the Mustang Mach-E is back on track, but CEO Jim Farley promises the company will reveal its next “breakthrough” EV in just a few days. Ford’s US sales rise in July, but EV growth remains flat Ford sold […]
Tesla (TSLA) is not paying its bills, and this has led to at least two small American businesses going bankrupt. The automaker had over $110 million in liens with contractors over the last 5 years. CNN released a new report that examines lien claims from contractors hired by Elon Musk’s companies in Texas, particularly Tesla. […]
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. For the better part of the past century, the case against nicotine was simple: Smoking a cigarette might feel nice, but it will eventually kill you. Nearly one in five deaths in the United States is caused by […]
