Tesla offers 1 year of free Supercharging, claims ~40% premium for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla offers 1 year of free Supercharging, claims ~40% premium for non-Tesla EVs

Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America, bundling one year of complimentary charging with new purchases.

The automaker also used the announcement to take a shot at non-Tesla EV owners…

Kia is cutting EV6 prices by over $5,000
Kia is cutting EV6 prices by over $5,000

Kia’s electric SUV just got a bit more attractive. The base 2026 Kia EV6 is $5,000 cheaper than last year’s model, and even more on some trims.

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Fitbit’s latest update turns your app into a conversational personal trainer

Fitbit’s 4.68 update goes beyond a typical patch; it brings back sleep log editing, introduces Conversational Check-Ins with your Coach, and delivers step-by-step workout guidance.

A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels
A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels

One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space.

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Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time
Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users will no longer be forced to run automatic updates in the middle of a game or a busy day. Microsoft is rolling out some long-awaited changes to Windows Update to users on its Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels, including the ability to indefinitely delay updates up to 35 days at a time. […]

ABB E-mobility’s new EV fast charger kills peak power hype
ABB E-mobility’s new EV fast charger kills peak power hype

ABB E-mobility just debuted a new EV fast-charger system that’s trying to change how operators think about building EV charging sites, and it’s not about chasing the highest power numbers anymore.

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Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy
Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy

Alex Jones may soon lose Infowars, the digital perch that he’s used for decades to traffic in conspiracy theories, to The Onion, the satirical newspaper. But not before he’s uncovered something truly dastardly: comedian Tim Heidecker’s past (publicly available) work. “The Onion newspaper has been rocked by the discovery that their new creative director, produced […]

The days of ugly solar panels could finally be over. Say hello to artsy colorful tiles!

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed ShadeCut, a technology that applies patterned colored films to solar panels to mimic roof tiles, masonry, or custom designs.

Podcast: Tesla’s disaster earnings, Beijing Auto Show is mad, new EVs galore
Podcast: Tesla’s disaster earnings, Beijing Auto Show is mad, new EVs galore

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 Tesla’s disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled …

BYD is about to unleash this 1,000+ hp drop-top electric hypercar in Europe [Images]
BYD is about to unleash this 1,000+ hp drop-top electric hypercar in Europe [Images]

BYD calls it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. After its global debut at the Beijing Auto Show, the Denza Z is set to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury automakers this summer.

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