Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open plains for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency rpm diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old design to work in its heaviest tracked dozer yet – and the efficiency gains are incredible.
This final-year, low-mileage 2011 Honda Element is almost like getting a new one.
Before the stickup artists in your local oil cartel meet again, you might want to consider these two worthy compact sports sedans.
See the exterior and interior of the 2000 Nissan Sentra SE and 2001 Dodge Neon R/T from every angle.
From scrappy front-wheel-drive 1980s daily-driver coupe to contender in Nevada's Mint 400.
Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and electricity prices keep climbing, the value proposition isn’t as clear as it once was. Instead of sending extra power back to the grid, homeowners are increasingly deciding that it makes more sense to hold on to that excess power for themselves.
Come with us on a walk through one of the ultimate car shows as we detail the vehicles that most caught our eye.
This rare beast was especially bonkers for its day.
From mini loaders built to get through tight man doors to massive excavators and haul trucks built for real dirt-moving muscle, it was all at this week’s CONEXPO event in Las Vegas – and just about every major OEM was showing off fresh zero-emission machinery meant to match diesel on productivity and performance and beat it on noise and TCO.
In early November 2025, solar panel giant Qcells announced that it was temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its Georgia factories due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. Today – four months later – Qcells announced that its solar panel output is finally back to normal production.
One of just 120 produced, this Taraf is among the few imported to North America, and a lucky new owner just claimed it at the 2026 Amelia auction.
Famous for highly tuned 911s, Ruf only ever built one 928, and it was put up for auction at the 2026 Amelia Concours.
GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US.
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas now sits at $3.25, up by nearly 27 cents since last week.
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 the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.
Eight years late, Honda redefines SUV family values.
See the exterior and interior of the 2003 Honda Pilot EX from every angle.
A limited production run of just 120 units will be built, each one painted in either Frozen Green or Frozen Blue.
Check out exterior and interior photos of the exclusive final run of the BMW Alpina XB7 SUV.
