Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Is Resigning
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for overriding career scientists and rejecting drugs by companies seeking agency approval.
Trump administration’s embattled FDA vaccine chief ousted for the second time
Vinay Prasad in Washington DC on 6 December 2016. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Vinay Prasad in Washington DC on 6 December 2016. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images Trump administration’s embattled FDA vaccine chief ousted for the second time Vinay Prasad to leave in April after decisions involving vaccine reviews and […]
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers [update]
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 […]
GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines
Photo: GE Vernova GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US. All of the repower orders were booked in 2025, and the projects are expected to reach commercial operation between 2026 and 2027. Repowering means upgrading older turbines with newer components so they can keep operating […]
Chevy is offering 20% off its best-selling EV this month
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting. Chevy Equinox EV discounts hit $10,000, 20% off MSRP With the 2027 model year on its way, the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV is a steal this month. After offering a $5,000 discount on […]
Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
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. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll […]
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 power station new exclusive $499 low, Tenways Wayfarer e-bike gets $666 savings to $1,899 low, Anker, more
We’re closing out the week with a jam-packed Green Deals that are especially filled with power stations and tools. Among our top three mentions, you’ll find an exclusive deal on Jackery’s Explorer 1500 v2 Portable Power Station at a new $499 low, as well as Tenways’ newest Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with its largest $366 FREE […]
Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war
The Texas Voyager oil tanker sits anchored off the coast of Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery in El Segundo, California on March 4, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images The Trump administration on Friday announced a $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers and other maritime traffic in an effort to get vessels […]
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Tesla Cybertruck fire Santa Monica, image via NBC on Youtube Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time. The Santa Monica Fire Department […]