You Should Road-Trip to the Super Bowl, Like I Did
Need an excuse for an epic road trip? Each February, there's no greater destination than the biggest sporting event of the year and the circus that surrounds it.
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Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride: Comparing Korea's Mid-Size Three-Row SUVs
The Hyundai Palisade was redesigned last year, while the second-generation Kia Telluride has just made its debut. Here's how they stack up in terms of size, passenger space, luggage capacity, powertrains, and pricing.
1972 Saab Sonett on Bring a Trailer: When a Regular Saab Isn't Weird Enough
Forgive us if we wax poetic about this oddity, among the last of a fondly remembered breed.
Bending the Rules: 2000 Honda S2000 vs. the German Roadsters
Honda's new bargain-priced bullet forces us into an unconventional comparison of sports-car values. Hey, what are rules for?
View Photos of the 2000 Honda S2000 vs. The German Roadsters
See exterior and interior photos of the 2000 Honda S2000, 1999 BMW M roadster, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and Porsche Boxster from every angle.
This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model
The concept was developed to "stimulate feedback" to give the brand insight into a possible off-road model in the future.
New DEWALT autonomous drilling robot set to speed up data center construction
Report: humanoid robots set to drive demand for solid-state batteries
Just how big is the market for humanoid robots? Big enough to soak up a whopping ~75 GWh of solid-state battery capacity between now and 2035 – nearly 1500x growth!
What really broke on the grid during Storm Fern – it wasn’t wind or solar
Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for millions of people across the US and reignited a familiar political and media fight over what really causes large-scale outages during extreme weather. To separate the rhetoric from the operational reality, Electrek spoke with Leah Qusba, CEO of GoodPower, a research, strategic communications, and campaigning organization focused on advancing the global renewable energy transition.
In this Q&A, Qusba walks through what tends to fail first during major winter storms, what outage data shows about the role of wind, solar, and fossil generation during Fern, why fuel supply and winterization still matter more than the generation mix, and how coordinated disinformation campaigns exploit moments of uncertainty after grid emergencies and what works to counter them.
BMW's Iconic Logo Is Changing, but You Probably Won't Even Notice
The new BMW roundel debuted on the iX3 EV SUV, and it'll be introduced on other models starting next month.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about “refusing” Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show
Elon Musk claimed he “refused” invitations to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s private island after the financier was already convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, but newly released Department of Justice documents prove that was a lie.
The emails show Musk actively trying to plan a visit and asking Epstein about “the wildest party” on his island.
Hyundai’s biggest EV caught in action for the first time [Video]
Fresh with funding, Aptera shares solar EV production update ahead of deliveries this year [Video]
Days after completing a $9 million equity raise, solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted its latest progress update video, detailing how it intends to use the fresh funds. While it still has a way to go, Aptera is continuing production of its solar EV validation builds with hopes of delivering SEVs to customers before the end of the year.
Podcast: Tesla’s auto suicide, Model S/X dead, Cybercab fiasco, and more
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 automotive suicide, Model S/X getting axed in the process, the Cybercab fiasco, and more
VW Exec Says the Sportiest Golfs Will Live on with Revamped Engines
An executive reportedly said VW is working to make the EA888 2.0-liter engine compliant with emissions regulations beyond 2030.
The Stunning Lexus LC Will Finally Be Laid to Rest Later This Year
While the writing was on the wall, we now know that Lexus's gorgeous grand tourer will end production this August.
Toyota partner breaks ground on solid electrolyes plant for all-solid-state EV batteries
Navee XT5 Pro e-scooter at new $1,100 low, Aventon Level 2 e-bike hits new $999 low, Heybike Valentine’s Day sale lows, Anker, more
Our end-of-the-week Green Deals is being led by the Navee XT5 Pro Electric Scooter that has fallen to a new $1,100 low, while we also have Aventon’s Level 2 Commuter e-bike falling to a new $999 low in a weekend flash sale, as well as Heybike’s Valentine’s Day e-bike Sale taking up to $700 off its lineup and returning several models to their all-time lowest rates, like the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat Tire e-bike at $899. There’s also a 72-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale with options like the C2000 Gen 2 Power Station and alternator charger bundle at $1,148, among others – plus, we have some of the best prices of the last six months on EGO Power+ and Worx lawn care tools/equipment. All these and more are waiting for you below, and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow January Monthly Madness EcoCredit event, as well as Lectric’s Valentine’s Day e-bike Sale with up to $753 savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 6MT Test: The Omega Man(ual)
The Tacoma is the last manual-transmission pickup left on the market. Will it find enough die-hards to keep it alive?