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Tesla sued over fatal crash in Texas home that killed 76-year-old woman

24 June 2026 at 14:31

The family of a 76-year-old woman killed when a Tesla Model 3 crashed into her Katy, Texas, home has sued Tesla and the driver, alleging the company’s “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” systems are defectively designed.

The wrongful death suit lands just days after the crash — and it leans on the same argument that produced last year’s landmark $243 million Autopilot verdict against Tesla in Florida.

Slate Auto’s electric truck starts at $24,950 with 205 miles of range

24 June 2026 at 14:15

Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, finally revealed pricing for its bare-bones electric truck today: $24,950 to start. The company opened preorders the same day.

Slate also boosted the base model’s estimated range from 150 miles to around 205 miles, making the price look even better against a US new-car market where almost nothing starts under $30,000.

2,000 trucks, 33 million miles: Orange EV’s milestone Coke Canada delivery

24 June 2026 at 13:58

It’s been a big month for Orange EV – the all electric terminal truck brand followed news of its record-setting 600-unit order with not one but two major milestone announcements: 2,000 yard hostlers delivered to customers, and 33 million electric miles driven!

DJI’s e-bike motors expand past eMTBs with new electric SUV bike

24 June 2026 at 06:42

Amflow made waves in late 2024 when it launched its first electric mountain bikes powered by DJI’s impressive Avinox drive system. Now the company is expanding beyond the traditional eMTB category with the launch of the new Amflow TL Carbon, joining a category of electric SUV bikes designed to bridge the gap between mountain biking, commuting, cargo hauling, and long-distance touring.

Interview: we meet with Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba

24 June 2026 at 01:13

On today’s authoritative episode of Quick Charge, we’re talking all about how ports and port authorities are cleaning up their acts with the man in charge of the busiest port in North America – Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba.

Lucid Gravity GT 2026 Review: drives like a dream with best efficiency and massive range

23 June 2026 at 20:46

I drove the Lucid Gravity GT for more than 547 miles (881 km) across a mix of highway, backroads, and city driving, and I enjoyed nearly everything this vehicle has to offer. For anyone shopping for a luxury electric family vehicle that refuses to compromise on dynamics, the Gravity is clearly a contender, but it is plagued with some software issues that they will hopefully fix soon.

Here is the full review:

Ferrari replaces marketing chief after Luce EV launch backlash

23 June 2026 at 19:06

Ferrari has replaced its long-serving chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, just weeks after the rocky debut of the Luce, the automaker’s first electric car.

The company named former BMW Italy boss Massimiliano Di Silvestre as Galliera’s successor, effective July 1, after a launch that wiped roughly 8% off Ferrari’s stock in a single day.

Prime Day-1 Deals: Expanded EcoFlow + Anker SOLIX Prime Day Sales with new lows + tons of extra savings, Lectric e-bikes, more

23 June 2026 at 19:00

Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event is in full swing through the rest of the week, and we’ve got plenty to love packed into today’s Green Deals, while the rest of the major savings can be found in our Green Deals roundup hub here. Our three headliners for this issue are all sitting at the top of our favorite brands list, starting with EcoFlow’s expanded Prime Day Sale lineup, among which you can find offers like the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a FREE 170W 25K power bank down at $1,519. There’s also Anker’s SOLIX Prime Day Sale that is giving us tons of new low prices, like the F3800 Plus Portable Power Station at a new $1,985.50 low. There’s also Lectric’s Better-than-Prime Sale that is giving folks the chance to score the biggest bundles yet on the new XPress2 Long-Range Cruiser + Commuter e-bikes at $1,399 – plus, so much more waiting for you below!

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Monarc Tracer redefines commuter e-bikes with dual batteries, premium tech, and a 5-year warranty

23 June 2026 at 18:42

A new e-bike company has entered the increasingly crowded commuter e-bike market, but it’s doing so with a strategy that feels notably different from the usual playbook. The new Monarc Tracer combines a powerful Class 3 commuter platform with premium components, a surprising amount of integrated technology, and one feature that almost no other e-bike company includes as standard: a second battery.

Plus, it comes with the backing of the largest e-bike company in North America.

Tesla admits FSD was on in fatal Texas crash, blames driver for ‘overriding’ it

23 June 2026 at 16:04

Tesla now confirms that its self-driving system was engaged when a Model 3 left a residential road in Katy, Texas, and killed a 76-year-old woman inside her home — but the company says the driver overrode it by pressing the accelerator to 100%.

Everything points to a pedal misapplication while the car was under “Full Self-Driving.” Does that mean Tesla is not at fault?

Prime Day 2026 Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, and much more

24 June 2026 at 15:12

Amazon’s Prime Day Sale event is officially live, and with it we’re getting a ton of amazing Green Deals and beyond – both on the marketplace website and from direct brand websites. The savings train has pulled into the station and will stick around for four days, giving folks some of the best prices on our favorite eco-friendly tech. Below, we’ve gathered up all the best deals on EVs, power stations, electric tools, and so much more, all in one place for all your one-stop shopping needs. We will be regularly updating this hub over the course of the event, so check back later if nothing catches your eye yet.

Tesla, NatPower strike $5B deal for 25 GWh of Megapack storage

23 June 2026 at 15:00

Tesla and independent energy firm NatPower have reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt-hours of battery storage in Italy and Britain, the first phase of a program worth up to $5 billion.

Under the multiyear agreement, NatPower will deploy Tesla’s Megapack systems and use Tesla’s trading software to decide when to buy and sell electricity — extending Tesla’s reach deeper into Europe’s fast-growing grid storage market.

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