Our top three mentions in our end-of-the-week Green Deals bring along some favorites and one very surprising new low price, starting with Anker’s latest 72-hour SOLIX flash sale that is taking up to 48% off the brand’s three newest portable power solutions, like the C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at $779, alongside the C1000 Gen 2 and the F3800 Plus models. We also have a spotlight from the Lectric Presidents Day Sale that will be ending tomorrow night, taking the $893 e-bike bundle savings with it, as well as Husqvarna’s legacy Automower 115H 4G Robotic Lawn Mower at a new $300 low, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s mobile-supporting Bluetti power station deals, the latest 72-hour EcoFlow power station flash offers, and more.. Read more…
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Podcast: Cybercab dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expands, and more
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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab’s miracle battery, Waymo expanding, and more. Read more…
BMW’s new 2027 EVs leak online before the site is taken down
BMW accidentally listed its 2027 lineup online, confirming several new electric vehicles, including the first Neue Klasse EV, the iX3. Read more…
Lyten completes takeover of Northvolt battery sites in Sweden
Lyten, a lithium-sulfur battery maker based in San Jose, California, has officially completed its acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion in Skellefteå, Sweden, as well as Northvolt Labs in Västerås. Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for €2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want
Tesla has launched the seven-seat option for the Model Y Juniper in Europe, adding a €2,500 third-row option to the Long Range All-Wheel Drive configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in April. Read more…
Range Rover’s next electric SUV looks more like a fastback as the camo comes off
While Range Rover is expected to launch its first electric SUV later this year, another EV was spotted testing that looks nothing like anything we’ve seen from the luxury brand before. Read more…
BYD’s new Denza Z9 GT becomes the world’s longest-range EV at 1,036 km
BYD’s luxury Denza brand previewed the new Z9 GT, claiming it is “the world’s longest pure electric driving range vehicle” with up to 1,036 km (644 miles) CLTC range. Read more…
Archer Aviation to use Starlink internet in its eVTOL air taxis, possibly enabling autonomous rides (one day)
In what is being described as an “industry-first collaboration” by Archer Aviation, the eVTOL developer will integrate Starlink high-speed satellite internet into its Midnight air taxis. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike licenses, wireless charging, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again
Tesla’s estimated delivery times for all models in China have fallen to just 1-3 weeks, a dramatic reduction from the several weeks to two months quoted late last year. The collapse in wait times signals that Giga Shanghai has cleared its order backlog and has ample production capacity sitting idle. Read more…
China discovers ‘breakthrough’ EV battery that could double range to 1,000+ km
Chinese scientists have developed a new EV battery capable of delivering over 1,000 km (620 miles) of driving range with an energy density above 700 Wh/kg. Read more…
China now requiring traceability on e-bike parts and batteries under new safety reform
China is tightening oversight of its massive electric bicycle industry with a new reform that will require mandatory product traceability markings on electric bikes and several of their major related components. Read more…
BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
BYD will hold a press conference on March 5 unveiling several new versions of its technologies, including new batteries, ADAS software, and a 1,500kW charger that has already been spotted in the wild. Read more…
Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit [Update]
Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. Read more…
Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value
On today’s extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers. Read more…
Rivian has a new performance division but for crazy off-road adventures
Rivian just announced a new division within the company focused on feats of performance, but with a uniquely Rivian twist, aiming for extreme off-road stunts instead of your standard circuit racing. Read more…
Toyota is testing a new SUV based on the electric Hilux BEV
A new Toyota SUV was spotted testing based on the ninth-generation Hilux BEV pickup, its first fully electric version. Read more…
All-solid-state EV battery specialist Factorial moves one step closer to production
After securing another major partnership, Factorial is closing in on bringing its “groundbreaking” all-solid-state EV battery platform to global markets. Read more…
Bluetti sale drops Elite 200 v2 power station + Alternator Charger 2 to new $1,044 low, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max $749, Razor e-bike, more
This week’s Thursday Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s latest RV Power Sale that is offering a wide arrange of mobile backup power solutions, like the Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 at a new $1,044 low, among other options. We also have an EcoFlow 72-hour flash sale that has returned the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station to its second-best $749 rate (alongside three other offers), as well as Razor’s Rambler 16 e-bike at a $525 yearly low, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 48-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale offers ending tonight, the first discount on Aiper’s new IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system, and more.. Read more…
EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026
Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025, assuring that those sources provide virtually all net new generating capacity this year, according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. Read more…

