Electrek
Coverage of Electrek in the Nexus archive.
- In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
In April 2026, wind and solar energy generated more power than natural gas globally for the first time, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy adoption. The article, hosted on Electrek, garnered 69 points and 46 comments on Hacker News.
- Tesla recalls thousands of Model Ys at risk of… missing a sticker
Tesla has issued a recall for 14,575 Model Y vehicles manufactured between November 2024 and April 2026 due to a missing weight certification sticker on the driver's side door. The sticker, which displays maximum safe loaded weight, tire information, and manufacture date, was missed due to a malfunction in an automated vision-scanning tool at Tesla's Fremont factory. This recall cannot be resolved through a software update and requires physical replacement of the missing label.
- Tesla Solar Roof is on life support as it pivot to panels
Tesla's Solar Roof is struggling and the company is shifting its focus to solar panels. The pivot comes as Tesla faces challenges in delivering on its solar roof promises. The move may impact the company's renewable energy goals.
- Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla's FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him
A Tesla owner won $10,000 in court after alleging Tesla misrepresented its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, but Tesla continues to contest the case. The lawsuit highlights ongoing disputes over autonomous driving claims and consumer expectations.
- BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000km range, 5-min charging, 684hp
BYD unveiled the Seal 08 electric vehicle featuring Blade Battery 2.0, offering a 1,000km range, 5-minute fast charging, and 684 horsepower. The launch was highlighted at the Beijing Auto Show.
- Tesla (TSLA) discloses $2B AI hardware company acquisition buried
Tesla (TSLA) has quietly disclosed the acquisition of a $2 billion AI hardware company in its 10-Q filing. The move signals Tesla's strategic expansion into AI capabilities, potentially bolstering its autonomous driving and hardware innovation.
- IEA: Solar overtakes all energy sources in a major global first
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that solar energy has surpassed all other energy sources globally for the first time, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy adoption.
- Tesla tells HW3 owner to 'be patient' after 7 years of waiting for FSD
Tesla is urging owners of its third-generation hardware (HW3) to wait patiently for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which has been delayed for seven years. The article highlights frustration among owners who have waited over seven years for the promised FSD feature, with Tesla advising continued patience.