The Toyota RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are almost here

Toyota is gearing up to launch two new electric SUVs based on the RAV4 and Land Cruiser. The RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are set to replace a luxury Lexus model as Toyota shifts production plans. When will Toyota launch the RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs? We knew Toyota was up to something. Reports have… Continue reading The Toyota RAV4 and Land Cruiser EVs are almost here

Joby Aviation and Uber to add Blade flights to Uber App, paving way for electric air taxis

Less than two weeks after completing its acquisition of aerial mobility business Blade, eVTOL air taxi developer Joby Aviation has expanded an ongoing partnership with Uber, Inc. to bring those flights to the popular rideshare app. Regarding eVTOL development news, Joby Aviation ($JOBY) is a regular on the Electrek homepage. Joby is one of dozens… Continue reading Joby Aviation and Uber to add Blade flights to Uber App, paving way for electric air taxis

US EV sales smash records in August as Tesla loses ground

US EV sales set yet another record in August, with 146,332 EVs sold, according to the latest numbers from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. That gave EV sales in August a 9.9% share of total new car sales, up from 9.1% in July and the highest yet. With the federal EV tax credit set to… Continue reading US EV sales smash records in August as Tesla loses ground

Tesla’s new transformer business started on wrong foot with many top engineers leaving

Tesla confirmed its plan to produce its own electrical transformers, a new business for the automaker, but it started on the wrong foot. Many top Tesla engineers left over the last year to build their own transformer startup. With the unveiling of the Megapack 3 and Megablock this week, Tesla announced that it will produce… Continue reading Tesla’s new transformer business started on wrong foot with many top engineers leaving

Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

Here’s the forecast for US greenhouse gas emissions if Trump gets what he wants. Here’s the forecast for US greenhouse gas emissions if Trump gets what he wants. by Justine Calma Sep 10, 2025, 8:22 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of… Continue reading Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color

As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to the Sun next month, the mysterious visitor continues to fascinate astronomers. The object, which is broadly believed to be a comet that came to us from outside the solar system, has already been observed changing shape. Its tail has grown longer, and its coma — a… Continue reading Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color

Anti-AGI Protester Now on Day Nine of Hunger Strike in Front of Anthropic Headquarters

Artificial general intelligence, the prospect of a synthetic entity meeting or exceeding the cognitive power of a human, is a polarizing topic. For some, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it’s a mission statement — the lodestar guiding the company’s $300 billion operations. For others, like activist and organizer Guido Reichstadter, it’s an existential threat to be… Continue reading Anti-AGI Protester Now on Day Nine of Hunger Strike in Front of Anthropic Headquarters

If the AI Industry Fails, It Could Take the Rest of Us Down With It

Don’t let AI critics tell you it’s good for nothing: the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure is so enormous that it’s literally propping up the US economy. The drawback, of course, is that if the AI industry fails, it could drag the rest of the economy down with it. In 2024, the S&P 500… Continue reading If the AI Industry Fails, It Could Take the Rest of Us Down With It

Tesla’s Market Share Has Fallen So Badly That It’s Back to 2017 Levels

Ten years ago, it was rare to see a Tesla on the road. The Model S, despite being the world’s best-selling EV at the time, sold just over 50,000 units worldwide, making it rarer to see on the road than the exceedingly rare Porsche Macan. In the following years, Tesla rocketed to the top of… Continue reading Tesla’s Market Share Has Fallen So Badly That It’s Back to 2017 Levels

Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever

Beats has been a household name in headphones for years, known for punchy bass and bold styling. The Powerbeats Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) use ergonomic over-ear hooks to stay absolutely secure in your ears when you’re running, lifting, or just walking the dog. They’re usually a little expensive at $250, but Amazon has them… Continue reading Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever