After a few slower days, we’re starting to see an influx of Green Deals ahead of next week’s Prime Day event, with today’s headliner being a 9to5Toys-exclusive $600 off deal on the ENGWE Engine Pro e-bike for $799. It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour flash sale that is offering the DELTA 2 Max power station for $1,299, as well as the DELTA Pro Ultra power station starting from $4,700 – with both eligible to receive a free trolley along with your purchase. There’s also a rare deal on the Anker EverFrost 40 Portable Electric Cooler at a new $589 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including one-day Worx and Segway discounts and even a bundle deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Max (1600) Portable Power Station bundled with a smart extra battery for $989, giving you $1,109 in savings. Read 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 Tesla optimizing FSD routes, Model 3 Long Range RWD, Ford Capri, and more. Read more…

A more affordable electric Chevy Silverado is on its way. Chevy’s Silverado EV LT has shown its face as new images of the electric workhorse emerge. Check out the first images below. Read more…

Southwest Airlines is the latest major airline to explore the possibility of eVTOL air taxi travel and has chosen Archer Aviation’s technology to help get it there. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a network of electric air taxi operations across multiple airports, beginning in California. Read more…

Although Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning is more than double the cost of a Maverick, lease prices are now nearly the same. You can lease a Ford F-150 Lightning for just $1 more a month than the entry-level Maverick. Read more…

Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) in California delivered 100 MW of power to help the grid not use gas peaker plants yesterday. Read more…

Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist. Read more…

EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. Read more…

ZEEKR continues to pepper us with tasty tidbits surrounding its latest BEV model, the 7X. In today’s update, we have several official images of the ZEEKR 7X SUV and some pertinent specs, including its battery chemistry and acceleration times.. Read more…

Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan. Read more…

Fiat is looking to make a comeback. As part of a global brand revamp, Fiat unveiled its new Grande Panda EV this week. The retro Fiat Grande Panda is expected to start at under $28,500 (£22,000) and could be coming to the US. Read more…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that’s more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. Read more…

The 2024 hurricane season is here, and we’ve already had our first record-breaking hurricane in Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela and nearby areas. Read more…

The Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today targeted at helping automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and to start building EVs there. Read more…

A powerful German union has threatened a potential strike at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. Read more…

Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai. After EV sales more than doubled in the second quarter, Kia looks to keep up the momentum as its new EV9 helps gain market share. Read more…

Solar and battery systems provider Enphase Energy has introduced new residential and commercial products made in the United States that will help bolster the percentage of available federal tax credits available to customers installing the tech.. Read more…

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s latest Dog Days of Summer sale that is taking up to $308 off e-bike bundles for the next week, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike standing in the spotlight once more with the biggest discount at $1,199 – plus, a choice in one of the added accessories. There’s also Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station that just hit a new $2,499 low, as well as the Worx Nitro 40V 21-inch Push Lawn Mower at a new $299 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including a one-day discount on the handy Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart at the best price of 2024 so far.. Read more…

Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. The plant, home to the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), is the first in North America and will produce the first lithium derived from DLE operations worldwide. Read more…

The first Genesis to get a sporty “Magma” upgrade will be the all-electric GV60. Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year with performance and design upgrades, kicking off a new era for the luxury automaker. Read more…