With another nearly $1 billion in funding for its Kentucky plant, Toyota is gearing up to build its first three-row electric SUV in the US. However, it will not arrive as soon as planned. Here’s when you can expect to see it. Read more…
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ALLPOWERS power stations 58% off in Christmas sale with bonus gifts, Holiday e-bike savings from Velotric, Blix, Tenways, more
As we get deeper into December, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that we are spotting more and more seasonal sales, and today’s Green Deals is bringing you a bunch of holiday savings on backup power and e-mobility options. First, we have ALLPOWERS’ Christmas sale that is taking up to 58% off power stations, solar generators, and accessories with additional ways to save and bonus gifts all starting from $75. Next, we have three e-bike sales, the first being from Velotric with up to up to 50% off accessory deals and $500 price cuts on e-bikes, like the 2024 Discover 1 Plus for $1,149. There’s Blix’s holiday event that has the new Vika X Folding e-bike down at $1,499, as well as up to $706 in savings from Tenways, with a spotlight on the AGO X Urban All-Terrain e-bike that has fallen to $2,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low MOD e-bike holiday pricing, Samsung’s AI Combo savings, and more. Read more…
Rivian powers Michigan’s first federally funded NEVI EV fast charger
Michigan’s first EV fast charger, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in partnership with the Rivian Adventure Network, is now live in Lansing.. Read more…
The strange logic behind NYC’s push to force license plates on electric bicycles
Get ready, New Yorkers. A new bill could soon extend the same car license plate and registration requirements to e-bikes in the largest city in the US. But despite ostensibly focusing on safety, some argue that the move is a misguided attempt to target marginalized communities. Read more…
Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is finally launching another electric SUV. Say hello to the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, unveiled on Thursday. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted at BYD facility, getting reverse-engineered?
A Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has been spotted at a BYD facility in China. Is it getting reverse-engineered. Read more…
Factorial announces major milestone with its all-solid-state EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz
Factorial is making swift progress on its all-solid-state EV batteries, which were introduced with Mercedes-Benz just a few months ago. Its first all-solid-state EV battery cells, promising to boost energy density by up to 80%, reached a significant milestone. Read more…
This is what the solar + storage industry wants from Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants. Read more…
Tesla loses HW chief to Amazon and Cybertruck might go to China after all
On today’s prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon’s longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn’t taking the news lying down, however – they’re eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion. Read more…
‘EVs right now are the best deals in the market’ – Kelley Blue Book
New EV sales were strong in November, with early estimates pointing to the second-best month ever in the US, just… Read more…
Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy
Cyclic Materials, a cleantech company focused on metals recycling, has struck a multi-year deal with Swiss mining giant Glencore to supply recycled copper.. Read more…
Watch Toyota’s robot set a new world record sinking an 80-foot basketball shot like it’s nothing
Toyota’s robot is really good at basketball. And it will only get better thanks to AI. After sinking an over 80-foot basketball shot, Toyota’s hoop prodigy set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. Check out the impressive shot in the video below. Read more…
Kia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon
It’s official: The all-electric Kia pickup truck is on its way. Although we had a suspicion, Kia confirmed an EV version of its Tasman pickup is coming soon. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
MOD Easy 3 e-bike hits new $2,159 low in Holiday sale, Segway EVs 60% off, Samsung Bespoke AI Combo saves $1,598, more
We’ve got three big Holiday sales for today’s Green Deals, with MOD’s savings event offering a 10% sitewide discount across its e-bikes, with the popular Easy 3 e-bike even hitting a new $2,159 low. Cruising up right behind it is Segway’s December savings that is taking up to 60% off its EVs, spotlighting the new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain KickScooter that has returned to its $950 low for the first time since its pre-order launch deal. Lastly, we have the 2024 Discover Samsung sale that has dropped its Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer to $1,999 with $273 in bonus savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Holiday sale deals, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve low, and more. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
Tesla Cybertruck received homologation of energy consumption in China days after the automaker denied a rumor of an imminent launch. Read more…
Jeep Recon EV looks familiar in the latest spy photos and here’s a first look at the interior
Is that a Jeep or the Ford Bronco? Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired electric SUV was spotted with a familiar look with its official debut just around the corner. Check out the latest spy photos of the Jeep Recon EV, including a first look at the interior below. Read more…
Hyundai is now selling EVs on Amazon: Here’s how you can snag one
An electric vehicle from Amazon? That’s right. Starting today, you can buy Hyundai’s top-selling EVs, like the IONIQ 5, right on Amazon. Here’s how you can get your hands on one. Read more…
Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
Tesla has lost its long-time head of Autopilot hardware engineering to Amazon’s self-driving company, Zoox. Read more…
Honda Prologue deals get even sweeter with 0% APR for the first time and up to $6,000 off
Honda just made the Prologue even more attractive with massive deals to close out the year. For the first time, you can buy the electric Prologue SUV with 0% APR and up to $6,000 in savings. Read more…
These cities rank highest in the world for urban mobility
Walkability, electrified transport, free public EV charging – cities earning the top spot in urban mobility include San Francisco and Paris. Read more…