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The VW ID. Buzz arrives in the US this fall, but finding one may be tricky
The VW ID. Buzz is launching in the US around Thanksgiving, but if you want one, you might have to hunt it down, as Volkswagen has been a bit stingy in allocating the electric van to dealers. Read more…
Rare Tesla Wall Connector discounts from $420, Anker 90,000mAh station return lows, Juiced JetCurrent Pro e-bike $700 off, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is a rare discount on Tesla’s Universal and Standard Wall Connector EV charging stations to new low prices, starting from $420. Anker’s early fall Prime Day sale has also returned its new C300 90,000mAh Power Stations to their lowest rates for the first time since launching, starting from $150. Next, Juiced has dropped its latest JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike down to $2,099, while Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike is back at its $800 low. We also have another EcoFlow flash sale that is offering the lowest prices we’ve tracked on bundles for the DELTA Pro and RIVER 2 Pro power stations that will only last through the rest of the day, and bringing up the rear is Goal Zero’s Alta 80 Portable Electric Fridge and Freezer at a new low price too. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $975 discount on the Segway x260 Electric Dirt Bike, and more. Read more…
SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California
SWITCH-ON is a $21.5M funding project supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) that will see more than 70 of Volvo’s VNR Electric delivered to customers. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales skyrocket in the US in September, driven by the hot new EV9 SUV
Who said electric vehicle sales are slowing? Kia is on a hot streak as EV sales in the US continued to surge in September. New SUVs, including the three-row electric EV9, drove the record-setting performance. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales top 30,000 in the US for 2024 after ‘strong demand’ in Q3
Hyundai set a new third-quarter retail sales record in the US, partially driven by “strong demand” for the all-electric IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 remains one of the best-selling EVs, with over 30,000 models sold in 2024. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch?
Tesla is set to unveil a vehicle specifically designed to be a robotaxi, all while it is still selling its long-standing promise that its consumer vehicles would transform into self-driving taxis through software updates.. Read more…
E1 electric boat racing series reveals first Grand Prix location for its second season in 2025
The UIM E1 World Championship, an electric boat racing series approaching the end of its inaugural season, is already looking ahead to season two in 2025. The E1 Series unveiled its first location, Qatar, where it will race its 100% electric boats. Read more…
Serve Robotics and Wing partner up to begin testing autonomous robot-to-drone food deliveries [Video]
Autonomous sidewalk delivery provider Serve Robotics has partnered with on-demand drone delivery provider Wing Aviation to pilot food transportation options that will “redefine last-mile delivery.” Together, the new partners will start testing autonomous robot-to-drone deliveries to customers several miles away. Read more…
Urban Arrow launches updated Bosch-powered electric cargo bikes in the US
Urban Arrow, a major player in the premium electric cargo bike market, has unveiled its newly updated Family Line of… Read more…
Enel signs a PPA with Tate & Lyle for Texas wind
Enel North America has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with food and beverage giant Tate & Lyle North America for clean power from Texas wind.. Read more…
Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE
Leading marine charging network Aqua SuperPower, along with the United States Department of Energy, is helping bring more sustainability to Maine’s waters. Aquaculture specialist and oyster cultivator Maine Ocean Farms has received a grant from the government to deploy custom-built electric boats that will be recharged by Aqua superPower fast chargers. Read more…
$25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD v12.5 data dive, and a big, BIG crane
Big discounts are coming for Jeep, Dodge as US sales crash ahead of first EV launches
Jeep and Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, will offer hefty discounts and reduce output as it looks to reverse plunging US sales. Stellantis warned of significantly lower profits this year as US sales fall. It’s also facing rising low-cost competition from China globally. Read more…
Would you pay extra for bidirectional charging?
To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. In order… Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge
Volvo’s cheapest EV, the EX30, has already crossed a significant milestone. The 100,000th Volvo EX30 rolled off the assembly line on September 30 as demand for the low-cost electric SUV continues rising. Read more…
BYD is recalling nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two top-selling EVs in China
BYD has issued a recall for nearly 100,000 Dolphin and Yuan Plus models, two of China’s top-selling EVs. The recall is due to a faulty steering control unit that could lead to a vehicle fire. Read more…
Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal
CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory. Read more…
NIO (NIO) stock climbs after securing huge $470 million cash injection
China’s NIO (NIO) just received a $470 million cash investment as it prepares for its next growth stage. With the new funding and the launch of its low-cost Onvo brand, NIO is laying the groundwork to accelerate sales. Read more…
Segway x260 electric dirt bike $975 off, Anker SOLIX early fall Prime Day sale offers $4,134 in savings, BMX e-bike low, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals in a higher gear, with Segway’s x260 Electric Dirt Bike taking the lead at $5,525. Anker has launched its early fall Prime Day sale that will be ending right along with the upcoming 2-day event and has the SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station starting from $1,199, with plenty of discounted bundle and extra savings options too. Offering you more choice for your commute, we have the return of Hyper’s Jet Fuel BMX e-bike to its $600 low for a longer-term period, as well as OKAI’s Ranger All-Terrain e-bike down at $1,500. Bringing up the rear today is a one-day low price on the popular Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at $170. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s ongoing EV sales from Velotric, Rad Power, and Juiced Bikes, and plenty more. . Read more…