Kia offered a “first glimpse” at the EV2 ahead of its big debut on January 9. The EV2 is set to be Kia’s smallest and most affordable EV to date. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
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Ming Yang claims world’s first 100% recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade
Ming Yang Smart Energy says it has rolled out what it’s calling the “world’s first fully recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade” — and it’s a big one. Read more…
MOD City 3 folding e-bikes at $1,799 lows, EcoFlow flash sale drops expanded DELTA 3 Max Plus bundle to $1,699, Bluetti, more
Our mid-week Green Deals is being led by a spotlight on MOD’s ongoing New Year e-bike sale, particularly a focus on the MOD City 3 Folding e-bikes down at their $1,799 lows. Following right behind is EcoFlow’s latest New Year flash sale with up to 58% discounts on four offers, including the DELTA 3 Max Plus Power Station with a Smart Extra Battery for $1,699, among others. We also have Bluetti’s AC70 Power Station and some solar bundle options starting from $329, as well as a new low price on a more recently released Greenworks chainsaw kit, a 5-in-1 GOOLOO jump starter and air compressor, and much more waiting for you below – including further CES 2026 coverage. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery New Year power station sale coverage, the Autel AC Elite 50A Smart AI EV Charger at a new low, and more.. Read more…
Segway launches techie Myon and Muxi e-bikes, plus Xaber 300 electric dirt bike
Segway is back at CES with a noticeably broader take on electric mobility. This year, Segway is rolling out two new production e-bikes aimed squarely at everyday riders, along with an all-new electric dirt bike that leans hard into performance and software-driven features. Read more…
Xiaomi revamps its hot-selling EV in a major update and it still undercuts Tesla at $33,000
The SU7, Xiaomi’s first EV, took the Chinese market by storm last year. Xiaomi opened pre-orders for an upgraded, longer-range model on Wednesday, and it’s still cheaper than a Tesla Model 3, starting at 229,900 yuan ($33,000). Read more…
Solar power overtakes coal and gas in Germany, a country with little sun
Germany produced 18% of its electricity through solar power in 2025, up from 14% in 2024, a significant leap that meant solar overtook both coal and methane gas in the country’s electrical supply – despite the high latitudes the whole country sits at. Read more…
Elon Musk shows total ignorance of Tesla’s current falling sales trajectory
Days after Tesla released dismal 2025 sales numbers, CEO Elon Musk took to twitter to not only overestimate the company’s current production numbers, but to wrongly claim that they are “rising” after two years of declines. Read more…
Elon Musk shows total ignorance of Tesla’s current falling sales trajectory
Days after Tesla released dismal 2025 sales numbers, CEO Elon Musk took to twitter to not only overestimate the company’s current production numbers, but to wrongly claim that they are “rising” after two years of declines. Read more…
This crewless helicopter-robot combo could make wind turbine work safer [video]
Kawasaki and BladeRobots, a Vestas company, are using a crewless helicopter and a blade maintenance robot to automate one of the most challenging jobs in wind power: turbine blade maintenance. Read more…
Tesla tanks in Europe, Geely eyes the US, and CES 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas
On today’s all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more. Read more…
CATL EV batteries significantly outperform rivals in degradation, MS tests shows
CATL is the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker for a reason. New tests from Morgan Stanley show CATL’s EV batteries significantly outperformed the competition with the lowest degradation. Read more…
Tesla sued over family killed in tragic Model X crash as ‘flood’ of lawsuits keep opening
A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a tragic accident in Idaho that killed four family members, with the plaintiffs blaming the automaker’s Autosteer and driver-assist features for veering the Model X into an oncoming truck. Read more…
NYC closes the deal on its largest public EV charging station
New York City is getting its largest public EV charging station yet – and it’s landing right near JFK Airport. Read more…
These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2025 outside of Tesla
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, most automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models outside of Tesla. Read more…
Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
The data is in for Tesla’s full year 2025 in Europe, and frankly, it’s a bloodbath across most major markets.. Read more…
GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025
Ford’s electric vehicle sales took a hit in 2025 after scaling back plans, including ending production of the F-150 Lightning. Read more…
Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly
A relatively young personal aviation company, LEO Flight, has unveiled a new personal eVTOL that does not require a pilot’s license. The LEO JetBike has abandoned traditional propellers in favor of electric jet propulsion and is now available for order, starting today.. Read more…
Jackery New Year Sale returns HomePower 3600 Plus station to $1,519, Autel AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI EV charger new low, more
This week’s Tuesday Green Deals is being headlined by the ongoing Jackery New Year Sale with up to 53% discounts across a collection of power stations, as well as a bonus 5% savings on orders over $1,500. One notable deal we spotted is the HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station that beats its Black Friday and Christmas pricing and lands at the second-lowest rate of $1,519, among others. We also spotted Autel’s advanced MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger hitting a new $450 low, as well as Hiboy’s MAX Pro e-scooter at a new Amazon low, Segway’s Navimow i and X3 series with up to $700 savings, and much more waiting for you below – including more exciting CES 2026 reveals! And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow New Year power station sale, or MOD’s New Year e-bike sale, and more.. Read more…
Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit
Honda and Sony will begin delivering their first co-developed EV, the Afeela 1, later this year. The joint venture revealed a new electric SUV prototype that could steal the spotlight. Read more…
BEVs take 1/3 of new car sales in UK in December, already meeting 2026 target
Battery electric vehicles accounted for a third of new car sales in December in the UK, right on target to meet or exceed the government’s 33% target for EV adoption in 2026, showing how policy can lead to goals getting met even when industry complains they are impossible. Read more…

