A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage. Read more…
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Robotaxis wreck 4x more than humans, and at least one Tesla wants to swim
On today’s crash-tacular episode of Quick Charge it’s been a rough, rough week for Tesla stans as new data out of Austin shows Robotaxis crashing at rates more than 4x higher than humans, new data out of China shows sales crashing more than 45%, and a new video seems to show a Tesla trying to crash into a lake. Read more…
Anker SOLIX F3800 power station at second-best $1,899, Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bike 1,499, Autel 40A smart lvl 2 EV charger low, more
Headlining today’s post-Presidents Day Green Deals is the versatile Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station and its Plus variant that are seeing up to 50% savings starting from the second-lowest price of $1,899. We also noticed Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike being the last of the legacy models in stock keeping to its $1,499 yearly low, as well as Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger back at its $319 low. From there, we have also have a popular e-bike from Hiboy with $220 savings, one of the best prices on EGO’s 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer kit, a one-day-only Worx electric mulcher offer, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the premium Segway Xyber e-bike, the price cut on Jackery’s latest Explorer 1500 Ultra power station from CES 2026, and more.. Read more…
Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
Tesla shared today that the first Cybercab production unit has rolled off the assembly line at Gigafactory Texas. The vehicle has no steering wheel and no pedals. It is entirely dependent on autonomous driving software that, based on every available data point, Tesla has not solved — and is nowhere close to solving. Read more…
BYD’s first electric kei car is almost here, and it already looks like a hit
The Racco, BYD’s first electric kei car, will go on sale this summer, but it’s already generating hype. BYD declared that a “small EV revolution” has begun after revealing the interior and a few more details ahead of its launch. Read more…
A UK energy giant is investing $1B in California clean tech
Octopus Energy Generation is investing almost $1 billion in California clean tech projects, the latest move by the UK‑based renewable investor as it scales up its presence in the US market. Read more…
South Dakota just approved its largest wind farm ever
South Dakota just approved what will become its biggest wind farm yet — a 333‑megawatt (MW) project planned across 68,300 acres in Haakon County, about 85 miles east of Rapid City. Read more…
Toyota’s best-selling car in Europe is going EV
The Yaris, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in Europe, will finally be available as an EV. Following the Corolla, the Yaris is next in line for an electric upgrade. Read more…
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month — 4x worse than humans
Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its “Robotaxi” fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service launched in June 2025. The newly filed NHTSA data also reveals that Tesla quietly upgraded one earlier crash to include a hospitalization injury, something the company never disclosed publicly. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup beats every other truck in one key area
Ford offered a closer look at how its most important project ever, the Universal EV Platform, will drastically cut costs and deliver more driving range. The first vehicle based on the platform will be a mid-size electric pickup, which Ford said will start at around $30,000. Read more…
Toyota reveals prices and more details for its newest electric SUV, the 2026 bZ Woodland
Toyota’s newest electric SUV is set to arrive at dealerships next month. The 2026 bZ Woodland is bigger and comes with standard AWD, but is it worth over $10,000 more than Toyota’s first electric SUV. Read more…
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions about the system’s readiness. Read more…
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions about the system’s readiness. Read more…
Kia is updating its new electric SUV, and the interior was spotted with a big surprise
The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks improved, the interior offers an unexpected surprise. Read more…
Segway Xyber e-bike hits new $2,900 low, Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra power station $949, Velotric T1 ST Plus 100-mile extender bundle, more
Our Presidents Day Green Deals are loaded up with a solid collection of deals/sales, especially on e-bikes and power stations. Leading our top three, things start with the premium Segway Xyber Electric Bike at a new $2,900 low, while the latest Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Portable Power Station has fallen to $949, and Velotric is offering the return of its T1 ST Plus Urban e-bike bundled with a range extender battery at its $1,299 yearly low. From there, we also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale, an Anker SOLIX BP1000 expansion battery low, Ride1Up’s Presidents Day e-bike offers, and much more waiting for you. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup coverage. Read more…
Hyundai has a new baby EV in the works: Is this our first look at the IONIQ 1? [Images]
A new Hyundai prototype was caught testing in public, believed to be the IONIQ 1, Hyundai’s smallest and most affordable EV yet. Read more…
Genesis GV90 gets the royal green treatment in latest appearance [Images]
The GV90, the most lavish Genesis SUV to date, is almost here. With its global debut coming up, the GV90 was seen sporting a new royal green-like color for the first time. Read more…
BYD’s new electric SUV delivers over 440 miles range for just $26,000
The Song Ultra EV is the first B-segment electric SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s new EV SUV offers over 440 miles (710 km) of driving range, and it only costs $26,000. Read more…
Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has offered a clearer timeline for its long-awaited first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan said the company’s new Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production” and that “you will see it in the next quarter time window,” signaling a launch that now appears set for early 2026. Read more…
Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has offered a clearer timeline for its long-awaited first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan said the company’s new Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production” and that “you will see it in the next quarter time window,” signaling a launch that now appears set for early 2026. Read more…

