Critical EV battery materials face a supply crunch by 2030

  • December 20, 2024
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Photo: Nth Cycle The global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, but McKinsey’s latest report warns of significant strain on the supply chain for critical battery materials by 2030. EV sales are expected to jump from 4.5 million units in 2023 to 28 million annually by the end of the decade. This unprecedented demand […]

Hyundai’s top-tier IONIQ 9 Calligraphy trim looks sharp in stealthy all-black

  • December 20, 2024
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Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV already looks like it’s from the future, but the flagship Calligraphy trim stands apart from the other options. The top-tier model gains added tech, features, and sleek trim-exclusive design elements. A new all-black model was spotted in California, giving us a better look at the top-tier trim on the […]

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COVID’s End-of-Year Surprise

  • December 20, 2024
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The dreaded “winter wave” looks different this year. By Yasmin Tayag Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. December 20, 2024, 4:11 PM ET The twinkling of lit-up trees and festive displays in store windows have come to mean two things: The holidays are upon us, and so is COVID. Since the pandemic began, the week […]

Podcast: Tesla self-driving computer failure, Cybertruck issues, Honda/Nissan merger, and more

  • December 20, 2024
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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 issues self-driving computer failure, Cybertruck is also having some problem, Honda/Nissan merger, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an […]

Subaru’s Solterra electric SUV is getting much cheaper for 2025

  • December 20, 2024
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Subaru’s electric SUV is significantly cheaper for the 2025 model year. Starting at under $39,000, the 2025 Subaru Solterra is up to $7,000 less than the 2024 model. Subaru reveals 2025 Solterra price and range Subaru announced prices for the new 2025 Solterra electric SUV start at just $38,495. That’s a massive $6,500 price cut […]

BMW M shows off its secret ‘Beast’ EV sports car prototype [Video]

  • December 20, 2024
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BMW M is known for its powerful gas-powered sports cars, but its upcoming all-electric model could pack an even bigger punch. The team has been testing a secret EV prototype, dubbed “Beast,” since 2018. A new video gives us a sneak peek at the BMW M Beast. BMW has been working on a secret Beast […]

The world’s highest solar + storage project is online in Tibet

  • December 20, 2024
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Photo: China Huadian At 5,228 meters (17,152 feet) above sea level, phase two of the world’s highest-altitude solar plus storage project has begun generating power, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy in extreme conditions. The Huadian Tibet Caipeng PV-Storage Project is located in Naidong District, Shannan City, Tibet, with elevations ranging from 5,046 meters […]