Your Friday edition of the best Green Deals is now at the ready to take you into the weekend with hundreds in savings on casual cruiser e-bikes, the Ninebot S2, and some off-grid power. First we have a straight up $400 price drop on the Blix Sol Eclipse Cruiser e-bike with $518 in total savings by way of some free add-ons – you can also save an additional $200 off when buying any 2 bikes. Next is a new Amazon all-time low on the Segway Ninebot S2 Smart Self-Balancing Electric Scooter and a solid price drop on the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Power Station with 40W Mini Solar Panel for $249. But that’s just for starters, everything else is waiting below.. Read more…
Author: electrek.co
Kia is waiting to ramp up EV9 production in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why
Although its first three-row electric SUV has been a hit in the US so far, Kia will wait until next year to scale up production. Kia is easing the EV9 into production at its West Point, Georgia, plant as it waits for it to qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Podcast: I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss why I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more. Read more…
Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact
Toyota revealed plans to cut EV production by a third to its suppliers. The new plans include building roughly 500,000 fewer electric cars by 2026 than initially planned. Read more…
Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory
Tesla Semi electric trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the first time. What’s happening. Read more…
Fred sells his Tesla shares, Seth drives an EX90, and Ford Pro’s Mark Poll stops by
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll. Read more…
Genesis Electrified G80 update launches with more range, a roomier interior, and new style
The Genesis Electrified G80 has been upgraded to the flagship level in its latest reboot. Genesis launched the Electrified G80 update in Korea with a roomier interior, more range and features, and a sleek new style. Read more…
Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler
Volvo flew us to Newport Beach, California, to test its new EX90 7-seat AWD SUV. For many people, including my family, this is the holy grail of EVs. It is part electric luxury sports sedan, part four-wheel-drive off-roader and trailer hauler, and most importantly, part minivan.. Read more…
Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China’s EV battery reign
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Read more…
I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. Read more…
Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US
University of Oxford spin-off Oxford PV has revealed a “world-first” commercial sale of its tandem solar panels that produce 20% more energy than standard silicon panels. Read more…
RadRover 6 Plus e-bike $200 off + FREE $499 battery, Segway e-scooter $425 low, Jackery power station $270 off, more
It’s time for another edition of our daily Green Deals roundup, but don’t spend too much time reading this if you’re looking to score today’s offer on the RadRover 6 Plus Electric Fat Tire Bike. It’s now $200 off with a FREE $499 extra battery thrown-in for today only, and it’s already starting to sell out. We also spotted the best price of the year on Segway Ninebot F35 Electric Scooter joined by some solid price drops on Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and this Greenworks 48V Brushless Leaf Blower Kit to make sure you’re fall ready at a discount, and gas-free.. Read more…
Hyundai launches lower-priced IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric in Korea
Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea. Hyundai unveiled new E-Value + trims for the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona EVs in its home market. The cheaper Hyundai EVs use the same battery as the standard models and start at around $22,500 with incentives. Will the new models make their way to the US. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New e-bike from Radio Flyers, Talaria MX5 Sting Pro, 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-bike launches from Radio Flyer and Fucare, Denver’s popular e-bike subsidies, Australia Post using new electric motorbikes for mail delivery, Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launch, and more. Read more…
Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Read more…
NIO beats Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 earnings and reports record-high EV deliveries
NIO has shared its unaudited Q2 financial results for 2024, which detailed record-high EV deliveries that helped the automaker snag an even larger portion of the overall market in China. NIO also surpassed the expectations of financial gurus on Wall Street with its quarterly earnings. Read more…
Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy
A new electric Volvo mid-size SUV is slated to arrive in 2026. Volvo confirmed the new EX60 SUV would be one of five new EVs joining the Swedish brand’s lineup. It will be the first EV built on its new tech-based platform, called SPA3. Read more…
Record-setting EV sales, new 2025 Volvo XC90, and that Tesla may send you to jail
2nd GM battery plant unionizes, this time in the less-unionized US South
The GM Ultium battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, has voted to unionize. This is the 2nd GM battery plant to unionize – but this one is different because it’s in Tennessee, where unions are less popular. Read more…
US solar and wind growth defies expectations – a decade in numbers
The latest US EIA and FERC data reflect a decade of explosive solar and wind growth – here’s how it breaks down. Read more…