Despite tariffs on imported Chinese EVs in place in Europe, BYD is making good on its vow to continue its global expansion and is showing no signs of deterrence. The Chinese automaker recently put its second BYD-branded ship, “Changzhou,” into operation to export thousands more new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Europe. Read more…
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Norway breaks another EV record, nearly completing its EV transition
More good news from EV mecca Norway, with November numbers showing more than 10,000 EVs were newly registered, bringing its tally to a truly impressive 93.6% of all new car registrations, showing that it’s EV transition is almost complete. Read more…
Another major electric bike maker exits the US market – What’s going on?
It’s happened again – not long after Yamaha announced that it was ending sales of its electric bicycles in the North American market, now the Swiss e-bike maker Stromer is pulling out of the US and Canada. Read more…
Leaked images reveal Jaguar’s new +$100,000 electric GT with a radical design
Is that Barbie’s dream car or a new Jag? We are finally getting our first look at Jaguar’s new ultra-luxury EV lineup. Leaked images reveal a radical new look for Jaguar’s upcoming electric GT ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Cyber Monday Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more
We’ve got a collection of Cyber Monday Green Deals ready for you – with many of the massive Black Friday deals we saw from last week carrying over to today (while others will continue for a few days more). These ongoing (as well as new) deals are just the thing to help out with your holiday shopping needs, and like always, we’ve rounded up the best of them into this hub for you to browse at your own pace. The savings train is entering the final length of its track, with Cyber Monday closing out the savings season and taking the biggest sales of the year with it. There’s plenty of opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices, equipment, and more from your favorite brands, with EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR appliances, smart outdoor gear, wood-burning grills, fire pits, and more all benefitting from sales. Enjoy the full lineup of savings that we’ve collected for you today, but there’s not much time left for them to last, so don’t wait too long or you’ll miss out.. Read more…
Jeep and Dodge-owned Stellantis CEO steps down, shares drop
Carlos Tavares abruptly stepped down from his position as CEO of Stellantis on Sunday after facing scathing criticism of how he handled the company. Meanwhile, Stellantis shares go southward.. Read more…
Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits
We don’t want to sound alarmist, but it sure looks like President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire buddies are plotting to kill federal EV tax credits somewhat sooner than later – and the tariffs they’re promising aren’t going to make cars cheaper anytime soon, either. So if you’re in the market for a new EV, the time is now to score a sweet 0% financing deal and get those tax credits (while you still can). Read more…
Massive strike at Volkswagen as thousands of workers walk out
Thousands of workers at nine Volkswagen factories across Germany, including its EV-only factory, are going on strike this morning, bringing assembly lines to a grinding halt in the battle over the slashed pay, lost jobs, and the automaker’s future. Read more…
City of Irvine cleans up while it greens up with first electric street sweeper
Residents of the City of Irvine will soon be able to enjoy paths and bikeways that are both cleaner and greener thanks to the addition of the City’s first-ever electric street sweeper from Dulevo. Meet the aptly-named Evie. Read more…
Art, science, and the Atlas Copco E-Air H185 commercial electric air compressor
With its compact dimensions, outstanding performance, and quiet, emissions-free operation, the Atlas Copco E-Air H185 is changing the game when it comes to indoor construction and demolition projects. Now, it’s changing an altogether different game: art. Read more…
Tesla starts pushing dumb-down version of Full Self-Driving v13
Tesla has started pushing a dumb-down version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) v13 to some external customers in an attempt not to have its timeline slip for two months in a row. Read more…
Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles
Renault Trucks doesn’t get a lot of headlines outside of France, but the company is serious about electric trucking – and its new 2025 MY E-Tech T electric semi truck is packing serious range, too: more than 600 km (about 375 miles) per charge. Read more…
BMW plans to switch Regensburg plant logistics fleet to hydrogen
Bavarian automaker BMW has announced plans to convert the intralogistics fleet at its Regensburg plant from battery to hydrogen power, with FCEV forklift and tugger trucks set to replace the entirety of its existing fleet by 2030. Read more…
$400 million electric heavy equipment order from China is biggest ever (so far)
Australian mining company Fortescue is making headlines again, after it placed a huge, $400 million order for over 100 new electric equipment assets with Chinese heavy equipment company XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The deal is the largest single equipment export deal in XCMG’s history. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sale incentives intensify, new California EV credit?, Rivian’s new factory, 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 increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian’s new factory gets funded, and more. Read more…
2024 to be a record year for US solar with 32 GW of installations
The US is on track for another record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale installations expected in 2024, according to the inaugural Solar Market Monitor from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and S&P Global Commodity Insights.. Read more…
Genesis GV60 refresh spotted in transit rocking a new color and wheels ahead of launch
The new and improved Genesis GV60 refresh has officially been spotted in transit. With its debut around the corner, the updated GV60 is losing its camouflage. Genesis fine-tuned the new model, giving the already elegant SUV a fresh new look. The latest sighting reveals redesigned wheels and a sleek new color. Check out the video below for a closer look. Read more…
Green Deals Black Friday edition: Save thousands on e-bikes and power stations – Lectric, Rad Power, EcoFlow, Jackery, more
We have a special Black Friday edition of Green Deals for you today. With so many of the best brands delivering amazing deals, we are highlighting a selection of the most notable that we have tracked throughout the entire month of November, while the full extent of seasonal savings we’ve covered so far can be found in our dedicated Black Friday hub here. First up, one of the biggest sales this year has been from Lectric, with the brand offering up to $781 off its e-bike bundles, on top of many bonus deals and even two new releases – all starting from $999. Next is EcoFlow’s final phase of its sale, which has split things between its direct site and its Amazon storefront, taking up to 57% off its power station units starting from $40, while Jackery is following suit with up to $3,200 savings starting from $89. There’s also further EV savings from Rad Power, offering e-bike discounts, free extra batteries, and accessory discounts from $1,099, while the ongoing sale from Segway is taking up to 50% off its e-scooters starting at $120. There’s also new price cuts on the ENERGY STAR-certified appliances starting from Samsung as low as $1,700, while a massive lineup of Greenworks electric tools start from $29. As I mentioned before, you can also head to our full Black Friday hub to browse the entire roundup of deals we’re seeing through today, the weekend, and Cyber Monday. Read more…
Hyundai channels its inner Iron Man with new wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder’ tech
Hyundai’s latest creation looks like something straight out of an Iron Man movie. Designed to boost strength and reduce injuries, Hyundai and Kia unveiled the new wearable robot tech for the first time. The first of a new series, “X-ble Shoulder,” is now available for consultation in Korea, with deliveries planned for the first half of 2025. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry. Following its domestic launch, Hyundai plans to introduce its newest innovation overseas. Read more…
Spy images reveal our first look at the side profile of the first EV model from NIO’s Firefly brand
We are less than a month away from the official public launch of NIO’s new ultra-affordable EV sub-brand, Firefly, but before that happens, we’ve got our best look at the marque’s first model to date. Recent spy images in China captured a camouflaged look at the side profile of the new Firefly EV, which appears quite compact. See more below. Read more…