Design work on Volkswagen’s $27K entry-level ID.2 electric car is complete. Volkswagen is preparing to show off the new affordable EV by the end of the year, ensuring it’s “even better” than the concept. Volkswagen took the sheets off the ID.2all concept last March, its take on an entry-level electric car. The ID.2all will sit […]
A multi-agency coalition of law enforcement agents will begin tackling the unruly market of illegal e-cigarettes, under pressure from antismoking groups, lawmakers and the tobacco industry urging federal authorities to stop the flood of vaping devices favored by adolescents. The Justice Department and the Food and Drug Administration announced the new effort, which is expected […]
Elon Musk has leaked some of the results from Tesla’s shareholders vote as a messy week begins for the shareholders of the electric car company. Tesla is holding its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 13. During the meeting, Tesla will release the results of the shareholders’ votes regarding several proposals, including the highly publicized […]
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Evergy Chief Financial Officer Kirk Andrews will replace Consolidated Edison‘s current CFO Robert Hoglund, who plans to retire on July 8, the companies announced Monday. Andrews has been CFO of the Midwest utility company since 2021. Evergy said Geoffrey Ley, vice president, corporate planning and […]
Photo: DongFang Electric Corporation China has installed an 18-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine – the world’s largest by power rating – in Guangdong province. State-owned power generator manufacturer Dongfang Electric Corporation completed the installation of the massive wind turbine at a coastal test base in Shantou on June 5. China’s 18-MW offshore wind turbine has […]
The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV will debut with lower starting prices. However, with a lower price tag, some features are also getting cut. Here’s what you should know. 2025 Chevy Blazer EV prices cut (again) Although Chevy introduced the Blazer EV back in 2022, the all-electric SUV hit the market in mid-2023. After four months […]
In what could likely be a sign of continued overstocking issues in the North American electric bike industry, Ride1Up has drastically reduced the price of its much acclaimed Prodigy electric bike. Now just $1,495, this marks the lowest-priced Brose-powered electric bicycle ever from a major retailer. The Prodigy first rolled out nearly two years ago, […]
Cleveland Clinic London has been appointed official healthcare provider of Middlesex County Cricket Club (MCCC) for 2024-2025. Dr Phil Batty, consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine, will provide medical support for home matches at Lord’s as part of the agreement. Dr Batty is Medical Director for MCCC and has been involved in elite sports medicine for over 25 […]
Donald Trump went on a rant about electric vehicles during a rally this weekend, and it was full of lies and hilarious nonsense. Note: I don’t like to get too political at Electrek. Those who know me personally know I’m as apolitical as it gets. I don’t believe the biggest changes come from politics. I’m […]
Volvo is reportedly shifting EV production to Belgium ahead of schedule. Production of the new Volvo EX30 and EX90 is moving to Belgium to avoid expected tariffs on electric vehicles made in China. Volvo accelerates EX30, EX90 EV production in Belgium Although Volvo wasn’t expected to begin building its new EVs in the EU until […]
