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Sunday March 8, 2026

Electrek
10:59 pm
Struggling VinFast doubles down with TWO new, Rolls-Royce level luxe models
Vietnamese EV brand VinFast has been struggling to find a foothold in the US market, but that hasn’t throttled the company’s world-beating, global ambitions. To that end, the company has unveiled not one, but two new flagship ultra-luxury m?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/08/struggling-vinfast-doubles-down-with...
Electrek
09:47 pm
E-quipment highlight: Toro GreensPro e1700 electric greens roller
Designed to deliver exceptionally smooth, consistent golf greens while boosting operator efficiency and productivity without noise or noxious fumes, the all-new Toro GreensPro e1700 promises to redefine commercial greens keeping. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/08/e-quipment-highlight-toro-greenspro-...
Electrek
08:54 pm
Tesla opens its first Megacharger station to Semi customers in California
Tesla has opened its first Megacharger station to Semi customers at a new location in Ontario, California, marking a significant milestone in its push to build a charging network for electric trucks. The opening comes as Tesla ramps up S?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/08/tesla-opens-first-megacharger-ontari...
Electrek
08:34 pm
Elon Musk moves for mistrial in Twitter fraud case because everyone hates him
Elon Musk’s legal team filed a motion for mistrial in the ongoing Twitter securities fraud class action lawsuit in San Francisco, arguing that the plaintiffs’ lawyers and the judge have created an environment where Musk cannot get a fair tr?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/08/elon-musk-moves-mistrial-twitter-sec...
Electrek
04:20 pm
CAT puts century-old tech to work in its newest, heaviest electric drive dozer
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open plains for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency rpm diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/08/cat-puts-century-old-tech-to-work-in...

Saturday March 7, 2026

Electrek
11:00 pm
Batteries become the new home solar as net metering evolves and energy prices soar
Net metering — the ability to sell excess electricity back to the grid for fun and profit — has helped make rooftop solar panels the centerpiece of the home energy transition for more than a decade. But, as net metering rules change and ele?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/07/batteries-become-the-new-home-solar-...
Electrek
01:54 pm
ROUNDUP: more electric equipment options than ever at CONEXPO 2026
From mini loaders built to get through tight man doors to massive excavators and haul trucks built for real dirt-moving muscle, it was all at this week’s CONEXPO event in Las Vegas – and just about every major OEM was showing off fresh zero?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/07/roundup-more-electric-equipment-opti...

Friday March 6, 2026

Electrek
10:40 pm
US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers [update]
In early November 2025, solar panel giant Qcells announced that it was temporarily furloughing 1,000 US workers – 25% of its workforce – and reducing pay and shifts at its Georgia factories due to supply chain delays caused by US Customs. T?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/us-customs-delays-force-solar-giant-...
Electrek
09:35 pm
GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines
GE Vernova has landed orders to repower 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind turbines across the US. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/ge-vernova-upgrade-1-1-gw-us-wind-tu...
Electrek
09:25 pm
Chevy is offering 20% off its best-selling EV this month
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/chevy-offering-20-off-best-selling-e...
Electrek
06:30 pm
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time. Th?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/2-tesla-cybertrucks-destroyed-fire-s...
Electrek
06:22 pm
This Japanese brand bought out an all-solid-state EV battery company, and it’s not Toyota
Another major Japanese automaker is jumping into the race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries after buying out an all-solid-state battery business. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/japanese-brand-buys-solid-state-ev-b...
Electrek
04:37 pm
Watch BYD’s 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]
The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/byds-new-seal-07-ev-with-5-min-flash...
Electrek
02:44 pm
It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
Despite another record US sales month, several Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles are being delayed indefinitely or dropped altogether. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/hyundai-axes-ioniq-6-from-us-lineup-...
Electrek
02:31 pm
Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
Tesla has wiped its entire Canadian Model 3 inventory, and according to sources familiar with the matter, the automaker sent the US-built units back to the United States. The move comes as Canada officially opened its new Chinese EV impo?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/tesla-sends-canadian-model-3-invento...
Electrek
01:34 pm
SPAC attack: Einride bets $1.35B that their SPAC will be different
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking group Einride has made progress on its plan to take the company’s stock public through a $1.35 billion SPAC deal with Legato Merger Corp. III following a $113 million oversubscribed capital raise.?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/spac-attack-einride-bets-1-35b-that-...
Electrek
12:59 pm
Hitachi unveils full line of electric air compressor solutions at CONEXPO
It’s not just about emissions, and it’s not just about costs – municipalities across the country are cracking down on noise levels, and construction crews that promise quiet, emissions-free job sites are winning the work. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/hitachi-unveils-full-line-of-electri...
Electrek
12:11 pm
Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US
Rad Power Bikes, once the dominant force in North America’s direct-to-consumer e-bike boom, has officially found a new home. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) announced this week that it has completed a court-approved acquisition of?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/06/rad-power-bikes-sale-completed-new-o...
Electrek
07:06 am
California dad hit with felony after son runs red light, crashes illegal electric motorbike
A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when childr?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/california-dad-hit-with-felony-after...

Thursday March 5, 2026

Electrek
10:31 pm
The US’s largest clean energy project just installed 242 giant wind turbines
Vestas has finished installing its wind turbines in New Mexico at Pattern Energy’s SunZia, the largest clean energy project in the US. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/the-us-largest-clean-energy-project-...
Electrek
10:16 pm
BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, BYD revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/byd-unveils-stunning-flagship-electr...
Electrek
09:46 pm
Honda is bringing the Insight back as an EV with a ‘unique’ crossover SUV style
The Insight is set to return this spring, but this time as an all-electric crossover SUV. Honda unveiled the Insight EV in Japan on Thursday, with a WLTC driving range of over 310 miles (500 km). more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/honda-brings-insight-back-ev-sleek-c...
Electrek
08:26 pm
Floating wind turbines could soon power AI data centers at sea
Aikido Technologies has unveiled a concept that combines floating offshore wind turbines, battery storage, and AI data centers on a single platform. The offshore infrastructure company says its new platform, called AO60DC, is designed to?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/floating-wind-turbines-could-soon-po...
Electrek
07:46 pm
BMW puts the finishing touches on the Neue Klasse i3 EV ahead of its debut in less than 2 weeks
BMW will finally reveal the new i3, the second Neue Klasse EV following the iX3 SUV, on March 18. With its debut less than two weeks away, BMW revealed a few more details about what to expect. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/bmws-new-i3-ev-debut-less-than-two-w...
Electrek
07:00 pm
Lectric St. Paddy’s Sale saves you up to $694 on e-bike bundles from $799, EcoFlow power stations up to 62% off in Spring Sale, more
Leading our Thursday Green Deals here is the freshly launched Lectric St. Paddy’s Day Sale with up to $694 e-bike savings starting from $799, including options like the XPeak2 Off-Road e-bikes with up to $400 in FREE bundled gear starting f?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/lectric-st-paddys-sale-e-bike-bundle...
Electrek
05:42 pm
Lexus announces 2026 ES EV prices start at under $50,000
The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. Lexus revealed that the 2026 ES EV will be cheaper than the hybrid version, with prices starting under $50,000. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/lexus-announces-2026-es-ev-prices-st...
Electrek
05:16 pm
BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has
BYD unveiled its rumored 1,500kW charging station today, with the capability of charging two cars simultaneously at a rate much faster than we’ve seen elsewhere in the world. But this time, the company is planning to expand installation of?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/byds-new-1500kw-flash-charger-is-ove...
Electrek
04:34 pm
Here’s our first look at the Volkswagen Golf EV
Volkswagen’s best-selling model of all time is going electric. The first image of the upcoming Volkswagen Golf EV reveals a fresh new look. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/first-look-volkswagen-golf-ev/
Electrek
03:44 pm
Tesla Europe registrations rise 10% in February — but the bar was already on the floor
Tesla registered 17,425 vehicles across 15 major European markets in February 2026, a 10% increase compared to February 2025. It’s the first meaningful year-over-year growth Tesla has posted in Europe in over a year. But let’s put this i?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/tesla-europe-february-2026-registrat...
Electrek
02:47 pm
Nashville opposes Elon Musk’s Loop tunnel — a decade later, still no proof it beats a subway
Nashville’s Metro Council voted 20-15 to formally oppose the Boring Company’s Music City Loop, a proposed 13-mile underground tunnel system that would shuttle passengers in Tesla vehicles between downtown Nashville and the airport. The n?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/nashville-opposes-boring-company-loo...
Electrek
02:30 pm
BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging
BYD introduced its new Blade Battery 2.0 during its Disruptive Technolology event on Thursday. The new EV battery boasts a pure electric range of over 1,000 km (621 miles) under CLTC conditions and ultra-fast charging in just 10 minutes.?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/byds-new-ev-battery-unlocks-1000-km-...
Electrek
02:24 pm
Canada developing its own domestic military electric motorcycle
Canadian mobility startup NorthForge has emerged with an ambitious goal: to develop a purpose-built electric military motorcycle designed for modern battlefields and extreme climates. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/canada-developing-its-own-domestic-m...
Electrek
01:29 am
Interview: it’s all solar, all the time with Emily from EnergySage
On today’s solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got EnergySage director of insights Emily Walker with a look inside the company’s 22nd industry report, this time featuring home solar, EV charging, and whole home electrification.?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/interview-its-all-solar-all-the-time...

Wednesday March 4, 2026

Electrek
11:30 pm
Germany is getting a wind + solar hybrid power plant – here’s how it works
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. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/germany-wind-solar-hybrid-power-plan...
Electrek
10:33 pm
Tesla successfully scared Giga Berlin workers away from union
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 di?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/tesla-giga-berlin-ig-metall-union-vo...
Electrek
08:40 pm
Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers
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 Cybertruc?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/tesla-changes-fsd-transfer-rules-aga...
Electrek
08:05 pm
Cadillac Vistiq 2026 Review: A family cruiser with decent EV hardware
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 enjoyabl?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/cadillac-vistiq-2026-review-audiophi...
Electrek
07:00 pm
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
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 notabl?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/hiboy-ex11-full-suspension-e-bike-13...
Electrek
06:23 pm
Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV is almost here [Images]
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. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/volkswagens-affordable-electric-suv-...
Electrek
05:21 pm
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is hot right now, and it just got $10,000 cheaper
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. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/hyundai-ioniq-5-hot-10000-cheaper/
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