More than half a million Medicaid recipients diagnosed with opioid use disorder did not receive medication to treat it in 2021, according to a new report released Friday by the inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services. The report, which examined the use of addiction treatments that almost all Medicaid programs are […]
This week, Honda revealed new information about its upcoming mini electric N-Van e with an anticipated 130 miles (210 km) of range. The new Honda N-Van e is built for business and personal use with features like vehicle-to-home (V2H), a flexible interior, and portable power capabilities. The Japanese automaker announced plans last December to launch […]
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles were spotted doing a photoshoot while “charging” at a Supercharger today, leading to speculation about whether the brands may be ready to announce a joint move to Tesla’s NACS charging connector. NACS has been taking over the charging world ever since Ford’s announcement that it would adopt the connector back […]
On 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 imminent Tesla Cybertruck launch, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price US price, and more. This week’s podcast sponsored by Tescamp, Cooler and mattress for your Model Y The show is live every […]
The Netherlands’ Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm – the first subsidy-free wind farm in Europe – is now inaugurated. Hollandse Kust Zuid is in the North Sea, 18-36 kilometers (11-22 miles) off the Dutch coast between the towns of Scheveningen and Zandvoort. It’s jointly owned by Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz. It’s subsidy-free […]
Stephanie Nolen has covered efforts to fight malaria for more than 25 years.
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it was moving to close what has widely been viewed as a loophole allowing certain lab tests — like those that determine the profile of a tumor or the genetic health of a fetus — to bypass review with virtually no tracking or oversight. The agency […]
Tesla quietly held an “Installer Day” amid a move to rely more on third-party installers for its energy business. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla making a major change in strategy in its solar and energy storage business. Ever since Tesla acquired SolarCity in 2016 and turned it into its own […]
California-based EV startup Fisker’s (FSR) stock is trending higher Friday despite announcing plans to raise funds by offering $170 million in convertible notes. Fisker announced in a press release Friday its intentions to offer $170 million in senior convertible notes to existing institutional investors. The convertible notes are due in 2025, securing roughly $150 million […]
US solar is growing at a breakneck speed, and it hit several big milestones in July, according to newly released government data. In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2023) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) says solar provided 1,824 megawatts (MW) of […]
