Tesla has issued a recall on over 2,000 Cybertrucks due to a problem with their inverters, which can cause a loss of power. Read more…
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X Shore Bowrider launched as new affordable-ish recreational electric boat
When X Shore first followed up its flagship Eelex 8000 electric boat with the smaller and more accessible X Shore 1, the move proved to be an effective path to bring electric boating to more people. Now the company is building upon that same platform with the new X Shore 1 Bowrider. Read more…
EV newcomer Xiaomi rolls its 100,000th SU7 off its assembly line… in a mere 230 days
We say it all the time. Scaling is hard. However, that doesn’t appear to be an issue for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV business arm of consumer electronics giant Xiaomi Corporation. According to a recent social media post by Xiaomi’s founder, the automotive division has built the 100,000th example of its flagship SU7 EV in a blistering 230 days since its launch. Read more…
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Elon Musk Tapped to Lead New ‘DOGE’ Department—Despite the Government Already Having One for Efficiency
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to officially join Trump’s administration as the co-head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency – a second federal department with the goal of making government spending more efficient. Read more…
BLUETTI’s new Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station promises 17 years of powerful charging
BLUETTI has debuted the all-powerful yet compact Elite 200 V2, a 2KWh portable power station designed for both home backup and outdoor activities. Read more…
An all-new 650 hp Cadillac, Hertz is selling off more EVs, and something weird at Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the Vistiq! It’s all-new, three row SUV from Cadillac that packs 650 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, a serious word from Rivian, and something fishy at Tesla. Read more…
Micromobility America heads to Southern California, e-bikes and more in tow
Micromobility America returns to California, and this time the show will be coming to a new venue in Costa Mesa. Each year, Micromobility America brings together many of the leading companies, consultants, policymakers, and more in the micromobility industry. A two-day experience of e-bikes, e-scooters, and just about everything else is set to kick off later this week, and Electrek will be there to give you all a front-row look at all of the action. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen officially launch their new EV business partnership
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen, an upcoming EV startup and one of the world’s largest automakers, are teaming up to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. Read more…
The UK steps up with an 81% emissions cut target at COP29 following Trump win
Following Donald Trump’s US election win, the UK has stepped into a leadership role at COP29, and it’s just announced a more ambitious climate goal. Read more…
Trump EPA pick says he’ll protect clean air… by making the air dirtier?
It looks like the next EPA head will likely be Lee Zeldin, a former New York Congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate, and he’s already promising policy moves that would make the air dirtier and increase health and fuel costs for Americans. Read more…
Call it like it is: TSLA’s rise is not due to performance, but hope for corruption
In the past week, TSLA stock has increased by about one-third of its previous value. But this increase has had nothing to do with company performance, or even due to external factors like consumer tastes or beneficial changes in EV policy. Rather, the week’s speculation has come out of a simple desire to see Tesla become the benefit of government corruption. Read more…
Lectric XPedition 2.0 e-bike with $713 in free gear, Bluetti early Black Friday 57% off flash sales, Anker SOLIX C300 bundle lows, more
We’re getting some major shakeups in today’s Green Deals, leading with Lectric’s launch of the new and improved XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes that are getting up to $713 in free gear and starting from $1,399. Next, Bluetti has switched up its early Black Friday sale with bigger discounts, new member pricing, and the first round of flash sales on a small collection of units, like the AC60 Portable Power Station coming bundled with a 100W solar panel for $399, among others. Lastly, we spotted the second-ever discounts on Anker’s SOLIX C300 90,000mAh solar generator bundles that come with 60W solar panels and start from new lows of $200. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Black Friday deals from Anker SOLIX, Vanpowers, and more. Read more…
Rivian CEO issues urgent memo to confront existential threat of climate change
It’s time to open a new chapter in the history books. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said now is the time to act on climate change to protect the planet for our kids and their kids’ kids’ kids’. Read more…
Hitachi Energy launches an AI tool to revolutionize renewable energy forecasting
Hitachi Energy debuts Nostradamus AI, which delivers fast, accurate renewable energy forecasts, load predictions, and market pricing insights. Read more…
Porsche launches three new Taycan EV models, adding more performance and range
The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan EV, with more range, performance, and faster charging, just gained three new variants. With 13 versions now available, the Porsche Taycan lineup has an option for almost everyone. Read more…
Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings surge by riding crypto wave
Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings are surging by riding the crypto wave initiated by Trump winning the US elections. Read more…
EVgo shares record Q3 results and double digit YoY growth for eighth consecutive quarter
EV charging network EVgo has published its Q3 2024 financial report, which shows record revenue and tremendous year-over-year growth. EVgo’s growth has continued over the last eight quarters, seven of which saw a triple-digit increase in energy throughput. Read more…
Meet the new Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row electric SUV with over 300 miles range
GM’s new luxury three-row electric SUV is about to hit the global stage. After unveiling its new Vistiq electric SUV, Cadillac “continues to set the standard for American luxury.” Here’s our first look at the “mini Escalade,” including prices and specs. Read more…
Lectric unveils major upgrades to XPedition 2.0 e-bike, no price increase
Lectric Ebikes has sent another salvo across the bow of the e-bike industry, this time further entrenching itself in the best-selling cargo e-bike role with major upgrades to the new XPedition 2.0 electric cargo bike.. Read more…

