One of the leading new obesity drugs, Wegovy, eased symptoms and raised the quality of life of patients with obesity and a common type of heart failure, a study funded by the drug’s maker found, adding to the evidence that the medications can produce health benefits beyond weight loss. The study, published on Friday in […]
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 Tesla Cybertruck getting close, a shift in Tesla Solar strategy, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more. We are heading back to Munich for the IAA Mobility Show 2023 September 5th – 10th as both Media sponsors and attendees. […]
Renewables provided a quarter of the US’s electrical generation during the first half of 2023 – a slight increase from 2022, according to new US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through June 30, 2023) reveals that in the first six months of this year, electrical […]
Buick revealed the new Velite 6 electric sedan on Friday with up to 267 miles (430 km) CLTC range and a “surprisingly low” starting price of around $15,500 (112,800 yuan). Check out Buick’s new Velite 6 electric car The automaker announced the new all-electric Velite 6 on its Weibo page, touting the model’s solid battery […]
Digital oncology platform Jasper Health is partnering with employer-focused third-party administration platform Covet Health to offer its cancer care support services to Covet’s members. Jasper Health provides a hybrid digital, but human-led, cancer care platform for patients and providers that offers care navigation and guidance, data insights, remote patient monitoring capabilities, cancer care coaches, and […]
Need a new e-bike? The oh-so popular BirdBike e-bike is now dropping to one of its lowest prices ever at $930. With $1,369 in savings attached, the deals today are also joined by the perfect electric tool upgrade for fall. This EGO Power+ electric string trimmer and blower combo is now on sale at $249 […]
A new video shows Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with a tap and go payment system at work for the first time. Supercharger V4 has been revealed in construction plans for over a year now. It has been deployed at Supercharger stations in Europe for four months. And yet, Tesla has yet to officially unveil the new charger and […]
EV automaker Polestar and autonomous technology developer Mobileye have announced they are collaborating together to integrate the latter’s Chauffeur platform on the Polestar 4. As the new SUV coupe launches overseas, Mobileye looks to bring autonomous driving to the vehicle soon. Mobileye ($MBLY) is a veteran in ADAS and autonomous vehicle technologies founded in 1999, […]
Patrick J. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative and founder of the Kennedy Forum, is a leading voice on mental health and addiction. During his 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives serving Rhode Island’s First Congressional District he coauthored and sponsored the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires insurers to cover mental health and […]
If you were waiting on a new Compass Yellow Rivian, I hate to break the news, but the EV maker is discontinuing the paint color option. Rivian discontinuing the Compass Yellow color option The Rivian R1T and R1S come standard with its LA Silver. However, you can choose to upgrade the paint color to Glacier […]
