Driving the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz was an experience that left a lasting impression. This all-electric micro bus seamlessly fuses the charm of the classic VW minibus with today’s EV tech, creating something truly unique on the road. Everywhere I drove this ID Buzz, it stopped people in their tracks and everyone had questions about it. Having the chance to be one of the first to drive this iconic vehicle was very exciting and I have some thoughts. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz just opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant using an innovative process that the automaker says enables recycling rate to more than 96%, all in-house and ready to be used in future Mercedes EVs. Read more…

Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR has officially begun mass production of its 5th model, the MIX. The start of production in China comes mere days before ZEEKR launches the new MIX EV during a livestream event, where we will learn more about the ins and outs of this uniquely designed vehicle. Read more…

China’s largest EV maker has ambitious plans to become a true player in Europe. After expanding its partnership with auto tech giant Forvia, BYD expects to rapidly gain market share in the region. Read more…

As Europe pushes to phase out fossil fuels, a new study finds that, ironically, the EU is pouring billions of dollars a year into subsidizing ICE company cars – to the tune of $42 billion ($45.60 billion) a year. How is this even legal. Read more…

Tesla is preparing to enter limited trial production of the new Model Y “Juniper” refresh in its Shanghai factory on October 22nd, according to a Chinese car blogger. Read more…

Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-battery electric chainsaw makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting, fewer stalls, and a more balanced weight distribution for better control. Read more…

Construction and mining equipment giant Liebherr calls its hydrogen-powered wheel loader the first of its kind in the world. Now, the company says its loader will be part of a pilot project at the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria. Read more…

The US election is coming soon, with early and mail-in voting already open in several states. But for people who don’t have transportation to get to polling places, help might come in the form of a ride from an electric vehicle – and if you live in one of these 11 states, you can volunteer to help. Read more…

This week, Voltera announced it was expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure network with the addition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites strategically positioned across key transit hubs in California. Read more…

According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 300,000 people die each year from respiratory illness caused by poor air quality, with millions more falling ill. Now, European citizens might be able to claim compensation for health problems caused by 
failure to comply with pollution limits. Read more…

Amazon is using a new, proprietary AI solution called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) to reduce the time and effort it takes for delivery drivers to locate packages in their vans. Is it a game-changer, or more AI VAPR-ware. Read more…

Russians have begun testing a locally-made electric motorcycle for combat use in their war against Ukraine. It is no secret that the nearly three-year-long invasion has led to significant Russian losses including thousands of destroyed tanks and other military vehicles. Now the Russians appear to be getting even more creative with their military vehicle selection.. Read more…

Kubota’s Ze-421 and Ze-481 model zero-turn electric lawn mowers are the latest in the company’s Ze Electric Zero-Turn range, promising reduced maintenance, simpler operation, and higher levels of operator comfort. The big question now is: when will they be available in the US. Read more…

If you like to upgrade your car yearly as you would with an iPhone, now you can. Hyundai launched a new “ultra-fast” lease offer on the IONIQ 5 so you don’t miss out on the latest tech and features. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai requires $0 due at signing. Read more…

Tesla has released a new mobile app update that adds more offline functionalities, Powerwall power meter, and more. Read more…

As promised when pre-orders started this past August, BYD has officially launched its sporty new Seal 06 GT in China and has delivered pricing even lower than initially promised. All hail the electric hot hatch.. Read more…

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’ve spotlighted Lectric’s XPress 750 e-bikes that are coming along with $257 in free gear at $1,299. We then have the continued $600 discount on Segway’s Navimow H Series Robot Lawn Mowers that we saw during the recent Prime Day event starting from the $1,299 low. Rad Power has launched another e-bike sale with three models getting up to $300 in savings in the form of price cuts and free accessories, while EcoFlow’s River 2 Pro Portable Power Station and its bundle option return to their lowest prices starting from $379. And lastly, Best Buy is offering another one-day sale on the Hyper Jet Fuel Step-Over BMX e-bike at a new $535 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low price on Anker’s SOLIX C300 DC 90Ah power station or the big discounts on Samsung’s Bespoke all-in-one electric washer & ventless dryer, and more.. Read more…

Ford F-150 Lightning and Mach-e drivers may have to wait a little longer to plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network. After several had already received their NACS adapters, Ford emailed many to say it was replacing the unit. In the meantime, the company doesn’t recommend using the current one. Read 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 FSD problem, Cybertruck backlog disappearing, GMC’s new Sierra EV pickup, and more. Read more…