Germany is getting a wind + solar hybrid power plant – here’s how it works

  • March 4, 2026
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Image: Vattenfall European energy giant Vattenfall has started construction on a new hybrid renewable energy project in southwest Germany that combines wind and solar power at a single site. The project, called Hommerdingen-Biesdorf, will pair four wind turbines with more than 12,000 solar panels. Together, the installation will have a total capacity of 24.6 megawatts […]

Tesla successfully scared Giga Berlin workers away from union

  • March 4, 2026
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IG Metall’s vote share at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin decreased from 39.4% to just 31.1% in the works council election that concluded today, a devastating 8-percentage-point drop that came after weeks of threats, police involvement, and a direct warning from Elon Musk that expansion would stop if the union gained influence. The management-aligned “Giga United” list […]

Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers

  • March 4, 2026
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Cyberbeast / Source: Tesla.com Tesla has quietly reversed a key change to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer program, switching the deadline back from “order by March 31” to “delivery by March 31.” The move effectively kills the transfer path for thousands of Cybertruck AWD buyers. The reversal, which happened overnight on February 27-28 with no […]

Hyundai and Kia EVs in limbo in the US

  • March 4, 2026
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Hyundai and Kia both set new February sales records in the US last month, but with no confirmed 2026 model year, a few EVs may get the axe (one is already confirmed). 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 and Kia EV6 remain up in the air While the popular IONIQ 5 bounced back last month, with sales […]

Cadillac Vistiq 2026 Review: A family cruiser with decent EV hardware

  • March 4, 2026
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Cadillaq Vistiq 2026 Review I drove the latest Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV for a week. I added almost a thousand miles on it and put it through Electrek’s new EV review battery of tests. Here are all the results and my thoughts about what turned out to be an enjoyable electric vehicle packed with luxury […]

Hiboy launches 100-mile EX11 full suspension e-bike at $1,300, Bluetti 128Wh to 3,840Wh Elite power stations from a $113 low, Anker, more

  • March 4, 2026
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Following the trend of headlining firsts from the last two days, our mid-week Green Deals here are being led by the $700 launch deal on Hiboy’s newest EX11 Full Suspension e-bike that boasts up to 100 miles of travel at $1,300. Other notable mentions today are on Bluetti’s 128Wh Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station […]

Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV is almost here [Images]

  • March 4, 2026
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Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, Volkswagen offered a closer look at the new ID. Cross. The Volkswagen ID. Cross is an affordable EV SUV A new generation of Volkswagen EVs will begin rolling out this year, including pure-electric versions based […]

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is hot right now, and it just got $10,000 cheaper

  • March 4, 2026
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The IONIQ 5 made a comeback after sales jumped 33% last month, and now Hyundai is offering a $10,000 discount to sweeten the deal. Hyundai slaps a $10,000 discount on the 2026 IONIQ 5 Despite many automakers reporting fewer EV sales over the past few months after the $7,500 federal tax credit ended at the […]