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Photo: Tesla Tesla has opened up Cybertruck leases in the US, and it is now offering free wraps, worth $6,000, on Foundation Series Cybertrucks, which Tesla is still stuck with. The Cybertruck wasn’t mentioned once during Tesla’s last earnings call. CEO Elon Musk gave a long speech about the current state of the company and
Honda Ohio EV Hub will start making EVs in late 2025 on 0 Series platform Production will include Acura RSX, Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Afeela 1 EVs, hybrids, and gas models will be mixed on single Marysville assembly line Processes introduced for EVs will apply to ICE models, making them better too
The new Renault Filante Record 2025 concept is a racy, aerodynamically-sculpted piece of rolling electric lab equipment designed to push the envelope of energy efficiency and set new records for power consumption and range. Built around the same 87 kWh li-ion battery as the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric car, the Renault Filante Record 2025 is
Nissan Magnite is likely to receive wider powertrain choices in the near future including hybrid and CNG options. Nissan Magnite is likely to receive wider powertrain choices in the near future including hybrid and CNG options. Nissan Magnite may receive hybrid and CNG variants soon, as Nissan is aiming to diversify its product offerings in
Unlike the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Honda Amaze which were a complete change over the last generation model, the 2025 Tata Tigor is a minimal facelift that is aiming to address one of the most notable issues of the Tata sub compact sedan, lack of features. With the new update, while Tata has
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday morning that its primary system for sending real-time safety alerts to pilots was operational again after being down for several hours. “The NOTAM system is online and operational,” the F.A.A. said in a statement, referring to the notification system. “There were no operational impacts in the National Airspace
A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated on Sunday morning because of flames coming from an engine, video shows. Flight 1382 was about to depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport for LaGuardia Airport just after 8:30 a.m. when the crew “received an indication about one engine and halted the takeoff while still
Best known for offering roadside assistance plans and TripTik travel maps in the days before GPS, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is still popular, claiming more than 60 million members in the US and Canada – and now, those members will be able to get preferred pricing at ChargePoint stations. Established in 1902 by nine motor clubs
As we enter the second month of 2025, Honda is inching closer to commencing BEV production at its long-standing US plant in Marysville, Ohio, later this year. That $1 billion transition will begin with the assembly of the recently confirmed Acura RSX EV, followed by the first two models in Honda’s 0 Series lineup. Before
A worker at Chicago O’Hare International Airport was critically injured on Saturday after a vehicle that tows aircraft and a plane collided, causing the vehicle to flip over, officials said. The collision took place about 7:35 p.m. local time, when an Air Wisconsin jet that was approaching a gate struck the vehicle, which is also
Leveraging its advanced autonomy stack, Oshkosh corporation’s AeroTech group has debuted a series of electric support vehicles for the “Airport of the Future” that includes this driverless, electric baggage and cargo handler. Airport ground support vehicles like baggage handlers, fueling rigs, and airplane tugs are ideal use cases for electrification. They’re purpose-built, route-based vehicles operating
JSW MG Motor India’s wholesales for January stood at 4,455 units with electric vehicles contributing 70 per cent to the total volumes. The MG Windsor EV has been a major growth driver for the brand over the last few months. The company is now gearing up for two new launches in a few weeks JSW
Dannar keeps adapting its Mobile Power Station to meet the needs of the electrified off road market, bringing power to forests, construction sites, and rural farms when it’s needed. But now, the MPS doing more than just provide the power to do the work – its moving dirt! Since I first saw it at the 2020
Honda City Apex Edition: What’s New? The new Honda City Apex Edition joins the Elevate Apex Edition that arrived last year. The special edition sedan features several highlights including the ‘Apex Edition’ badging and emblem on the front fenders and boot lid. There are also new special seat covers finished in beige with the Apex
The Ferrari 12Cilindri is set to launch in India, featuring a powerful 6.5-litre V12 engine and advanced performance capabilities. The Ferrari 12Cilindri is built with a well-balanced touch of elegance, versatility and performance. Ferrari India has listed the 12Cilindri on the India website and is accepting enquiries for the Sports car. The Ferrari 12Ciliindri Berlinetta
Plug-in hybrids are building their case as stopgap solutions for drivers not ready to take the EV plunge. Those of you who can control or limit your daily driving needs are squarely in its sights. Do you keep your daily duties at 50 miles or less? The Benz GLC 350e has you covered. A home-charging
It’s official. Kia has now confirmed plans to launch the EV2 next January. The electric SUV will be an even smaller, more affordable model to sit below the EV3. Kia confirms EV2 will launch in January 2026 Kia is on an EV launch spree. After revealing three new mass-market EV models, the EV3, EV4, and
Years ago, Mr. Cox said, he was descending in a Boeing 737 over Orlando International Airport when the system alerted him and his co-pilot to traffic nearby. The pilots looked around for another aircraft, but saw nothing. Then, TCAS provided an urgent instruction: “Climb.” Mr. Cox said they did so and later saw a smaller
The Optiq is Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV. Starting under $500 a month, it is also the cheapest Cadillac SUV you can lease right now. Cadillac Optiq arrives as its cheapest SUV to lease Compared to the larger Escalade IQ, starting at nearly $130,000, the Optiq already looks like a good deal, with starting prices
Kia is recalling 80,255 Niro models because of a wiring issue that could interfere with the deployment of airbags. The recall encompasses hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric versions of the Niro from model years 2023-2025 equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may
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’s wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to the US, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a
Photo: LeFrak New York-based real estate developer LeFrak has installed the largest rooftop solar array on a high-rise multifamily residential building in New Jersey. The Beach, a 336-unit waterfront rental tower in Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood, now hosts a 180kW, 450-panel rooftop solar system that will offset 13% of the building’s carbon emissions, equivalent to removing 37 gas-powered cars
What are the variants of the Kia Syros? Kia will offer the Syros in four variants – HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+. What are the colour options of the Kia Syros? Kia Syros will be offered in eight colour options – Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Frost Blue, Aurora Black Pearl,
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Renewable capacity additions, especially solar, will continue to drive the growth of US power generation over the next two years, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to its latest “Short-Term Energy Outlook” (STEO), the EIA expects that US utilities and independent power producers will add 26 gigawatts (GW) of
The test car is named after three record-setting Renault prototypes from the last century Renault claims the mostly carbon-fiber prototype weighs less than 2,204 pounds Most of the weight is from an 87-kwh capacity battery pack Renault on Thursday unveiled a concept car designed not just to look pretty on auto show stands, but to
Before the deadly plane crash on Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan National Airport, there were at least 10 close calls at the Washington airport in the last three years that were documented in government records reviewed by The New York Times. One of the most alarming came last April, when a Southwest Airlines flight was
Kia confirmed it will launch the EV4 this year as it fills out “a full lineup of popular EVs.” According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan with a distinct style and sports car-like proportions. However, it’s expected to be much cheaper than your average sports car. With its official
Mitsubishi confirmed plans to finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026. The new electric car is expected to look similar to Nissan’s next-generation LEAF, which will debut later this year. Mitsubishi plans to launch its first EV in the US in 2026 After notching its highest sales in the US since 2019
Overview FORGET perceptions of small sedans being boring to look at, spartan to sit in, and devoid of any on-road sparkle. Kia’s Cerato replacement, the K4, is functional and well equipped, with the icing coming in the Australian version that thanks to local tuning, has handling prowess that a decade-old BMW could have
Photo: Vesper Energy Renewable developer Vesper Energy has installed the last of more than 1.36 million solar panels covering six square miles at Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas. Once it’s online, Hornet Solar will generate 600 megawatts (MW) of clean energy – enough to power 160,000 homes annually. “The seamless coordination between our team
Photo: Prisma Photonics Not-for-profit power cooperative Great River Energy, which serves 1.7 million people across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has partnered with Prisma Photonics to roll out real-time monitoring technology across 90 miles of transmission lines in northern Minnesota. Prisma Photonics will provide its PrismaPower system to track threats like wildfires, ice, wind, and physical damage to
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call’s high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you’ll die without Tesla’s solar roof. You’ll also hear Jo ask, “What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does
Roughly a quarter of Tesla’s earnings last quarter were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin. Tesla still came short of expectations. Tesla and Bitcoin Tesla is among the few large public companies that invested some of their cash into cryptocurrency. Early in 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. Shortly after, the automaker started
Kia will kick off February launches by announcing the price of the Syros SUV on Saturday. Kia will launch the Syros SUV on February 1 while Audi will introduce the new RS Q8 performance on February 17. Meanwhile, MG Motor is also expected to launch the M9 electric MPV along with its sports car Cyberster.
Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled
Ford on Thursday unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker’s 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn’t have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and
Kia Syros will be positioned between the Sonet and the Seltos. Kia Syros will be offered in four variants – HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+. (Sabyasachi Dasgupta/HT Auto) After the success of Sonet and Seltos, Kia introduced another SUV to the Indian market. It is called Syros and the full price list will be revealed
Tesla will “go ballistic” next year on the back of its autonomy efforts says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who said the same thing last year about this year – and many years before. Tesla held its Q4 and full year 2024 earnings today, missing expectations on revenue and earnings. The company had its first down sales
Calling itself “America’s newest zero-emission commercial truck brand,” ZM Trucks has announced a new, 210,000 square foot facility in Fontana, California that will also serve as the company’s new global headquarters. Designed by Asian OEM ZO Motors, the ZM brand of all electric commercial trucks is arguably most notable for being the home of ex-Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that “your family’s life might depend on” having solar, despite that he’s part of a US government administration that has already made it harder to get solar, and seems poised to try to make it even harder. Tesla hosted its Q4 and full year 2024 earnings call today, missing expectations