Elon Musk says Tesla plans to “open source” the Model S and Model X, and he’s pointing to the original Roadster as the template. The problem is Tesla’s Roadster release amounted to eight files on GitHub plus five document packages behind a login, with no open-source license attached to any of it. What Tesla actually […]
Photo: Panamint One of North America’s biggest coal-site solar projects is now under construction in Texas – but the coal plant next door isn’t going anywhere. Here’s why. Panamint Capital has broken ground on Big Rooter Power, a $1.7 billion solar project at its Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, roughly halfway between Dallas […]
The committee endorsed broader use of the peptides in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business.
Audi is bringing back the A2 as an affordable electric car, and it could have one big advantage over the competition. Ahead of its official debut, the EV was spotted with minimal disguise as new details reveal it will deliver more than 400 miles of driving range. Audi A2 e-tron prices and driving range After […]
In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.
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 earnings debacle, FSD getting me a speeding ticket, Toyota potentially waking up to the future being electric, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. […]
Health department staff members enter the Andrews county health department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, on 8 April 2025, in Andrews, Texas. Photograph: Annie Rice/AP View image in fullscreen Health department staff members enter the Andrews county health department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella […]
watch now Oil tankers are increasingly coming under fire on several fronts as economic warfare is deployed as a weapon in the escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. Iran has stepped up its attacks on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz this month as it tries to impose its control over […]
On Thursday, the conclusion of the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix came in a high-energy awards ceremony. However just days prior, 39 teams from around the world descended upon Brainerd, Minnesota for the event, which for many was a high-stakes do-or-die moment for the opportunity to qualify and compete in the 2026 Electrek American […]
Is the EX50 the name of Volvo’s next electric vehicle? A new trademark was filed, and all signs point to it becoming a production model soon. Volvo trademark reveals EX50 as potential EV name After launching the EX60, Volvo’s longest-range, fastest-charging electric vehicle to date, will the EX50 be next? Volvo filed a trademark with […]