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After nearly a year of operation on a dedicated track line at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Australia, BHP is proving that these 4,400 hp battery-electric powered heavy-haul locomotives are ready for prime time. Australia’s first brand-new, purpose-built battery-electric locomotives (BELs) arrived in Port Hedland last November – and the two Wabtec FLXDrive BELs were immediately put to the test on BHP’s rail routes between its Jimblebar iron ore mines and Port Hedland operations in the Pilbara. “The Pilbara has always been a place of big ambition, and these locomotives represent the kind of innovation that is needed to keep…
Tesla raised the price of the Cybertruck by $5,000 on Monday night, quietly updating its online configurator without changing a single spec. The Dual Motor all-wheel drive now starts at $74,990, up from $69,990. And it comes while Tesla is running the Cybertruck line at roughly 10% of its planned capacity. What actually changed Tesla updated the Cybertruck configurator on the night of August 24. Two of the three trims went up by $5,000 each. The Dual Motor AWD climbed from $69,990 to $74,990, a 7.1% jump. The Premium AWD went from $79,990 to $84,990. The Cyberbeast held at $99,990.…
We also found our left elbow resting awkwardly in between the cushioned centre armrest and the hard materials surrounding the front cup-holders and storage area. This could become tiresome on longer journeys. On the flip side, there’s generous room in the back seats of the Omoda 9, with the completely flat floor enabling three adults to sit comfortably side-by-side. The seats recline electrically, and the materials feel as plush here as they do up front. Advertisement – Article continues belowOur only real gripe is the way the (otherwise glorious) opening panoramic roof eats into headroom on the outer rear seats.…
A study of 50 new cars found that the compact but stylish Fiat 500e was America’s cheapest car to own and drive, beating out the Honda Civic Hybrid by nearly $1,300 per year. And the second most affordable EV to own? It’s also from Stellantis. A recent study Self.Inc looked at the total cost of ownership (TCO) of 50 new cars, the little Fiat 500e showed that the Italians really do know a thing or two about building affordable cars easily beating the next-most-affordable option, the Honda Civic Hybrid, with average annual costs of just $3,557 compared to $4,833 for…
Dzmitry Palubiatka/Getty Images It was bound to happen someday, and now it finally has. eBay has announced that airbags and related components will no longer be listed or sold on its online auction platform. “This decision was made following a comprehensive review of the risks these products may pose to eBay users,” said eBay in its announcement. Collision Repair Mag reports that the ban is a direct response to the proliferation of counterfeit airbags on the market and the fact that no one, including the government, seems able to figure out where they’re coming from. eBay is a great source for…
With the sedan version now on sale, the new BMW i3 Touring was captured for the first time with its wagon tail on display. BMW i3 Touring breaks cover ahead of its debut The i3 went on sale in June as BMW’s second Neue Klasse model, following the iX3 SUV. In Germany, the i3 50 xDrive First Edition model starts at €75,340 ($86,400). The standard model is priced at €65,900 ($75,500). In the UK, the i3 50 xDrive First Edition is available starting at £57,905 ($76,500), on the road. BMW said the standard version would go on sale this autumn, priced from…
Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition (Source: Lucid) A number of headlines have made a big deal out of Lucid’s recall of 27k vehicles for an apparent fire risk. But the problem had to do with an electronic fuse controlling LED lights, and a software update distributed last month already fixed the overheating issue. A long as Electrek has existed, media has loved to make a big deal out of any time the word “fire” is mentioned anywhere near an electric car. Despite that gas cars catch fire at a drastically higher rate than EVs, media pays inordinate attention to single…
Image by Slate Auto. For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether Electrek readers believed the announcement of Ford’s upcoming, all-electric $30,000 Fathom pickup would sink Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto before it even got to set sail. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. In case you missed the survey, the question read, “Now that we know the Ford Fathom electric truck will be just a few thousand dollars more than the bare-bones Slate, is the writing already on the wall? In other words: did Ford’s Fathom just kill the Slate before it arrived?” Here’s…
The upcoming Jaguar Type 01 electric grand tourer has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring once again before its official debut, but this sighting is particularly interesting. Not one, but two heavily camouflaged prototypes were caught together near the famous German circuit. The prototypes were filmed at the same location, with one approaching an intersection as the other headed away. It is not the first time the Type 01 has been seen testing, but seeing two cars together suggests things are heading towards the final stages at a quick pace. While the exterior remains largely hidden beneath camouflage, Jaguar has…
Now live!/Labor Day The official 2026 Amazon Labor Day Sale is now live. Featuring thousands and thousands of price drops across just about every product category, the Amazon Labor Day Sale has now taken the site over with deals on everything from AirPods Pro 3 and AirTag 2 through to Bose headphones, Anker charging gear, OLED TVs, coffee makers, smart home upgrades, and just about everything in between. Check it out right here and head below for more details. Amazon 2026 Labor Day Sale Much like we saw for last year’s event, Amazon is getting its 2026 Labor Day sale off…