Nikola’s story of fraud, deception, and political intrigue is almost over – the bankrupt company that promised a revolution in hydrogen- and battery-powered heavy trucking has seen its workforce shrink from 874 to a single remaining employee.
In the world of professional hockey, the only thing that might be more iconic than the legendary Stanley Cup might be the Zamboni – the mighty ice-smoothing machines that keep the rink fast, flawless, and game-ready. And, thanks to battery power, today’s Zambonis can do the job more quietly, cleanly, and efficiently than ever.
The Hummer EV SUV isn't a subtle vehicle, but beneath the macro description of huge and fast lie some interesting details.
Rapid swings between pro-EV and anti-EV policies have disrupted long-term planning, forcing Ford, GM, and Stellantis to scramble to reshape their strategy.
For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. But with a recent recall on more than 10,000 home batteries over fire safety concerns following a year (or more) of CEO Elon Musk’s political antics, more and more people are beginning to look for alternatives to the trailblazing Tesla tech. The good news: there are plenty of other great home solar battery solutions are there!
UPDATE 28DEC2025: a 2026 CES Innovation Award winner makes the list.
In what appears to be significant strategic pivot, Samsung SDI will begin supplying prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems under a fresh US contract worth more than 2 trillion won (~$1.35 billion). The move will see the company shift US EV battery production lines to ESS output ahead of 2027.
After launching its first-ever battery-electric Class 8 truck at the 2024 ACT Expo, the Toyota Hino-backed Tern brand announced the launch of its second electric semi truck. Meet the new Tern RC8 6×2 80k tractor.
What a weird year. 2026 has to be better, right? Right?
With its insanely wide tires, the hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette E-Ray sets a new standard for lateral grip on our skidpad.
First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds.
See the exterior and interior of the 1981 Jaguar XJ6 from every angle.
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A cartoon car re-creation, a military tank, and, as ever, a passel of Porsches were among this year's most popular.
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 mission is no longer being ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz is still alive, and more.
The Swedish automaker gave me the keys to some of its greatest longroof hits, from the racy 850 T-5R to the rugged V70 XC.
Our instrumented testing forecasts a strong chance of tears from Ram V-8 owners should they attempt to rip past even the lowliest Hurricane-powered pickups.
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement.
For over a decade, Tesla’s guiding star was arguably the most impactful corporate mission statement of the 21st century. But over the last few years, we have watched the company slowly drift away from its environmental roots.
Now, Elon Musk has confirmed the final step in that divorce, rebranding the company’s goal from “Sustainable Abundance” to simply “Amazing Abundance.”
Warranty coverage isn't just for new cars, but there's a lot to consider when shopping for an extended plan.
See the exterior of the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla from every angle.
