In 2024, the US produced more than three times as much solar, wind, and geothermal power as it did in 2015. That’s according to a new interactive dashboard just released by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The tool, called The State of Renewable Energy 2025, tracks the growth of clean energy and EVs in all 50 states — and it shows that progress has happened everywhere. Read more…
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Lucid is offering over $20,000 in discounts on the Air EV this month
The 2025 Lucid Air isn’t just any luxury sedan. It’s the world’s most efficient car with over 400 miles of range. After introducing new discounts this month, Lucid is offering over $20,000 in savings on select 2025 Air models. Read more…
Is the Tesla Roadster ever going to be made?
The Tesla Roadster appears to be quietly disappearing after years of delay. is it ever going to be made. Read more…
One of the world’s largest wind farms just got axed – here’s why
Danish energy giant Ørsted has canceled plans for the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm, dealing a major blow to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions. Read more…
Toyota is ‘reviewing’ its plans to sell 1.5 million EVs next year — Again
Toyota is preparing for its profits to take a big hit this year as Trump’s tariffs take effect. With uncertainty rising in the auto industry, Toyota said it’s “reviewing” its plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026. Read more…
Range Rover is giving the Velar EV a radical new style and a bunch of other upgrades
Range Rover will finally launch its first electric SUV later this year. In the meantime, the luxury brand has several new EV models in the pipeline, including a smaller (likely more affordable) Velar. The Range Rover Velar EV is coming soon with an upgraded design and much more. Read more…
CATL unveils 9 MWh TENER Stack energy storage system that can charge 150 EVs
CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, continues proving why it’s the best with the biz. Today, the company unveiled a 20-foot-tall energy storage system (ESS) called the TENER Stack, which, according to CATL, offers breakthroughs in storage capacity, deployment flexibility, safety, and transportation efficiency. It also has the energy storage capabilities to charge 150 EVs. Read more…
Tesla loses head of India just as it is rumored to finally enter the market
Tesla (TSLA) has lost its head of the Indian market just as the automaker is rumored to finally enter India after several false starts. Read more…
Kia EV5 spotted with a few upgrades for the first time ahead of its global launch
It’s about the size of the Tesla Model Y. The EV5 is already a hit in China. Now, Kia is about to launch the global model. With its official debut coming up, Kia’s electric SUV was spotted for the first time with a few noticeable upgrades. Read more…
Sources state BYD is targeting half its vehicle sales to come from outside China by 2030
We’ve said it before and will say it again: Build Your Dreams (BYD) is coming. The Chinese automaker continues to gain momentum in global NEV sales and does not expect to hit the brakes anytime soon. According to multiple sources, BYD aims to have half of its vehicle sales come from other markets outside China within the next five years. Read more…
NYC could soon kick electric bikes out of Central Park
After going car-free on Central Park’s main drives in 2018, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation has been preparing to wrap up a study on electric bike usage in Central Park. The results will help decide whether those electric bicycles will still be permitted inside the park. Read more…
This Port of LA terminal just ditched all propane forklifts for electric
SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment. Read more…
USTPO shuts down Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ term
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi”. which it has been using to refer to its long-promised self-driving vehicles. Read more…
Tesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range
Tesla has confirmed it has given up on plans to make a Cybertruck range extender to achieve the range it originally promised on the electric pickup truck. Read more…
BYD’s new mini EV is ‘a huge threat’ to Japanese automakers and it’s coming soon
BYD is already known for its smaller, low-cost electric cars like the Seagull, which you can snag for under $10,000 in China. Now, China’s EV leader is looking to go even smaller. BYD plans to launch a new mini EV, or kei car, that could pose “a huge threat” to Japanese automakers as a cheaper alternative. Read more…
Hyundai unveils the new ELEXIO electric SUV for China with 435 miles range
It’s not the IONIQ 4, but Hyundai promises it will be a game changer. After unveiling its new electric SUV, ELEXIO, Hyundai said it’s about to “write a new chapter” in the world’s largest EV market. With a sleek design and up to 435 miles (700 km) driving range, this could be Hyundai’s next big hit. Read more…
SolarEdge’s new EV charger cuts fleet charging costs by 70% with solar smarts
SolarEdge just dropped a new 22kW charger at Intersolar Europe 2025, and it’s aiming to make electric fleet charging a whole lot cleaner and cheaper. The smart energy tech company’s solar-powered EV charger plugs into its commercial solar and battery storage system. Read more…
Ford is raising prices on the Mustang Mach-E and a few other vehicles: Here’s why
And so it begins. Ford is raising prices on several vehicles built in Mexico, including the Mustang Mach-E. Like most of the auto industry, Ford is bracing for the impacts of Trump’s tariffs. Read more…
Arc is developing a 26-foot dual motor electric tugboat for the Port of Los Angeles
Electric boat developer Arc is venturing into the commercial sector by building an electric tugboat that will serve the Port of Los Angeles later this year. The retrofitted 26-foot ship will feature Arc Boats‘ electric powertrain and software technology. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) next batch of Gravity electric SUVs is ready to roll out for Saudi Arabia
Lucid’s (LCID) first electric SUV is going global. With output ramping up, Lucid is gearing up for more growth in 2025. The second batch of Lucid Gravity models is now ready to ship out to Saudi Arabia as it expands its overseas footprint. Read more…
