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Pittsburg State University just got a MASSIVE gift: an electric semi truck

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Pittsburg State University’s Crossland College of Technology received a massive gift this month, in the form of an 82,000 lb. GVWR Peterbilt Model 579EV Class 8 electric semi truck donated to the program by TLG.

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Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims [update]

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Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics…

Workhorse Group’s electric van fleet hits the 20 MILLION MILE mark

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Workhorse and Motiv may not get headlines like the imaginary trucks from big T, but they’re doing the real work of electrification. Last week, the company’s commercial EV fleet crossed a major milestone logging their twenty millionth all…

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What affordability crisis? These EV lease deals are HALF the average car payment

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Edmunds data shows US average monthly car payments crept over $770 in the closing months of 2025. With rising fuel costs and a shaky job market adding to the chaos, getting around feels more expensive than ever — but fear not! These EV…

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Pennsylvania just funded 12 new EV charging stations – here’s where they’re going

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Pennsylvania is investing $9 million in federal funds to add more EV charging stations along major roadways.

The Honda Prologue EV will live on, at least for now

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After canceling plans to launch three new EVs in the US this year, Honda said the Prologue will remain in its lineup, at least for now.

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Podcast: Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’

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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 Rivian R2, Lucid’s counterattack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’.

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Volkswagen’s first custom-tailored EV rolls out as it retakes the top spot in China

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Volkswagen sold over 100,000 vehicles in China last month, overtaking BYD and Toyota as the top-selling car brand. To stay ahead, Volkswagen plans to launch a new EV every two weeks on average, or “China Speed.”

Jackery Early Spring sale drops 5,040Wh+ Explorer 5000 Plus power station to new $2,659 low, Lectric one-day e-bike flash sale, more

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We’ve got a great lineup to close out this week’s Green Deals, with plenty of new low prices, first-time discounts, one-day-only and 72-hour flash sales, and more. Our headliner for today is Jackery’s Early Spring Sale with up to 60%…

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BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas

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The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offering 5-minute fast charging and a WLTP range of nearly 500 miles.

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Musk admits xAI ‘not built right’ — weeks after Tesla invested $2 billion

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Elon Musk admitted today that xAI, his artificial intelligence venture, “was not built right first time around” and “is being rebuilt from the foundations up.” The admission comes just six weeks after he had Tesla pour $2 billion of…

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BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look

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With its official debut just a few weeks away, BMW offered a sneak peek at the new 2027 7 Series, its flagship luxury sedan.

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Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation

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Solar EV startup Aptera Motors just added some fresh funding to its development journey via warrant exercise. The funding is made possible by a public offering that began in January.

BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker

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BYD’s Executive Vice President Stella Li confirmed the world’s largest EV maker is studying the Canadian market for a wholly owned manufacturing plant, and signaled it could acquire a struggling legacy automaker to accelerate its global…

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Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bikes from Ride1Up & HeyBike, more Juiced, Rad is back?!

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and…

Maybe robots SHOULD steal some jobs: new firefighting ‘bot saves human lives

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Hyundai announced the unimaginatively named Unmanned Firefighting Robot last week – but this life-saving robot isn’t just a futuristic concept. The first operational unit was donated and deployed at the National Fire Agency, where it hopes…

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Keeping Elon could cost Tesla millions, Rivian R2 and affordable Lucid arrive

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a new lawsuit alleges that Tesla was negligent in retaining Elon Musk as CEO, comparing him to a fast-talking salesman and questioning his input into engineering and safety decisions at the struggling EV…

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Global EV sales hit 1.1 million – Europe surges while the US slides

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Global EV sales hit 1.1 million units in February 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. But the global market is now splitting sharply by region.

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Toyota discounts its new EVs as soon as they hit the lot with $7,000 off and 0% financing

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The 2026 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland electric SUVs are just arriving at dealerships, and Toyota is already heavily discounting them.

A Supercharger hub near Detroit airport will be Michigan’s largest

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Tesla is building a Supercharger hub near Detroit Metro Airport, and once it’s online, it will be the largest EV charging station in Michigan.

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Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept

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Lucid Group (LCID) unveiled Lunar on Thursday, a two-seat robotaxi concept based on its midsize EV platform.

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Taiga unveils 120 kW electric snowmobiles with CCS fast charging and onboard power

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Canadian electric powersports company Taiga is launching three new electric snowmobiles with a 33% jump in power output to 120 kW and CCS fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes — bringing the same charging standard used by electric cars to the…

EcoFlow 12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X + 192Wh TRAIL 200 DC power station exclusive bundle $1,439+ off, Anker SOLIX, more

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We’ve got some amazing exclusive savings in today’s Green Deals, starting with the $1,439+ savings on EcoFlow’s 12,288Wh DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station with a FREE TRAIL 200 DC Power Station at $6,999. We also wanted to shine a…

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Tesla AI6 chip delayed ~6 months as Samsung 2nm production slips

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Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chi, the processor designed to power its autonomous vehicles, Optimus robots, and AI data center, has been delayed by approximately six months. The setback stems from Samsung’s 2-nanometer production line, where…

Can Am Outlander Electric 2026 Review : The first full-size E-ATV on the market, is it good?

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For the first time, a full‑size ATV goes electric without shrinking expectations. The Can‑Am Outlander Electric delivers real utility, real capability, and a strong signal that the future of off‑road work will be battery-powered, it’s a…

Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000

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The Cosmos and Earth will be the first two electric SUVs based on Lucid Group’s (LCID) Midsize EV platform, with prices starting under $50,000.

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Volkswagen reveals the ID.3 Neo, key updates for the ID.4 and other EVs

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The ID.3 Neo is bringing a new look and major updates as the successor to Volkswagen’s popular electric hatch. Thanks to its latest software, the ID.3 is more advanced than ever, and other Volkswagen EVs, including the ID.4, can now be…

Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later

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The Tesla Model Y better watch out, because Rivian has officially revealed R2 pricing and specs for all trims of its upcoming midsize electric SUV. This morning, the American automaker outlined a lineup that immediately begins with a $57…

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Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX

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Honda was set to launch three new electric vehicles in the US this year, but that will no longer happen.

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Tesla Energy wins licence to supply electricity to UK homes

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Tesla Energy Ventures has secured a licence from Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, to supply electricity directly to households and businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland. The licence, effective March 11, marks a significant…