After years of waiting and many false starts, Formula E is finally going to debut its mid-race charging system, which will give cars a quick boost of energy charging at a rate much faster than current road cars can. Read more…
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Polestar hopes to steal Tesla sales, CATL revenue dips, and feeding the orcas
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under. Read more…
JackRabbit’s new solar charging kit keeps your e-bike topped up from the sun
JackRabbit, the maker of pint-sized electric microbikes, is back with a new product designed to quickly recharge their batteries from pure, uncut photons mainlined into an e-bike directly from the sun. In true independent charging form, the Solar Charging Kit from JackRabbit keeps riders rolling even when there’s not a convenient AC outlet in sight. Read more…
Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
Nissan confirmed it is again delaying EV production at its Canton, Ohio plant. According to sources, it is also dropping plans to build an electric SUV similar in size to the Rogue Sport in the US. Read more…
Elon Musk is a ‘Tesla founder’, but he isn’t behind its main innovation
Elon Musk is technically a “founder” of Tesla, as per a court settlement. He deserves credit for Tesla’s succes, but it is true that he isn’t behind Tesla’s main innovation. Read more…
Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running
Solar generated 11% of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember.. Read more…
Elon Musk is ‘not good for America or the world,’ according to himself
Elon Musk is participating in the “dumbest experiment in history” and is “not good for America or the world” – and both of those quotes come from Elon Musk, himself. Read more…
Anker SOLIX winter sale takes 56% off power stations, Lectric XPeak 2.0 + XPedition 2.0 e-bikes get $654 in free gear, EGO tools, more
Starting off today’s Green Deals is Anker’s SOLIX winter sale that will be running through the rest of the week and taking up to 56% off units, including the bundle on the F2000 Portable Power Station with a backup transfer switch for your circuit breaker at $1,449, among many others. We also have Lectric switching up its New Year savings after the recent flash sale ended, with its newest XPeak 2.0 Off-Road e-bikes and the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes seeing the biggest free gear packages up to $654 – all starting from $1,399. We also spotted the EGO Power+ 15-inch POWERLOAD Carbon Fiber Split-Shaft String Trimmer dropping to $179, with a roundup of the select discounts on other tools. Lastly, while it is not a “green technology,” Orbit’s Velo Advanced Bike Tracker can certainly be used to always know where your e-bike is – all at a $35 Amazon low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power e-bike sale offers, and more. Read more…
The Land Rover Defender EV we’ve been waiting for is coming, but not soon enough
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that an electric Defender is in the works. However, as the EV model requires “a significant step in the evolution of the Defender,” it may take some time before we see it hit the roads. Read more…
GM is recalling the Chevy Equinox EV again, but it should be an easy fix this time
Chevy’s electric SUV is getting recalled again due to a defect with the adaptive cruise control. GM issued the recall on Wednesday, impacting nearly 3,000 Chevy Equinox EV AWD models. Here’s how they plan to fix it. Read more…
Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller sees Elon Musk’s politics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla as many owners are looking at other electric vehicles. Read more…
Sustainable luxury down below: U-Boat Worx (finally) launches its revamped electric ‘Super Sub’
Electric submersible specialist U-Boat Worx has unveiled bonafide images of its flagship electric “Super Sub.” The revamped model, designed to provide customers luxury, speed, and depth at sea, has officially been launched and is available to interested marine explorers. Read more…
CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024
The world’s largest EV battery maker warned that it expects to report less revenue in 2024 than the previous year, sending share prices down on Wednesday. CATL (SHE: 300750) stock dipped after its 2024 Annual Performance Forecast was released. Here’s a preview of CATL’s financials for last year. Read more…
Trump’s first day, Hyundai lease deals, and Volvo’s EVs arrive in the US
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, President Trump has a wild first day in office, but it’s not ALL bad, either. Plus: Tesla gets diner integration, Hyundai keeps the deal train rolling, and it’s dad’s 80th birthday. Read more…
Rivian is offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1S or R1T
Thinking about upgrading your EV? Rivian (RIVN) launched a new promo on Tuesday, offering up to $6,000 to upgrade your R1S or R1T. Here’s how you can snag some savings. Read more…
The entire Dallas Cowboys team all just got the same electric motorcycles
There’s riding in style, and then there’s over 80 Dallas Cowboys all cruising around on the same electric motorcycles. Thanks to a generous gift from team quarterback Dak Prescott, that’s exactly what the football team will be doing on over 80 new CAKE Makka electric mopeds. Read more…
Hiboy winter sale takes 50% off EVs from $200, Rad Power RadWagon 4 cargo e-bike $1,499, EcoFlow DELTA 2 $449, Greenworks, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Hiboy’s latest winter sale with up to 50% being taken off its EV lineup, like the popular S2 Pro Electric Scooter that is down at $450, among others. Close behind is Rad Power’s switched-up sale that is still offering extra battery discounts, accessory packages on its newest models, and continued discounts like on the RadWagon 4 Cargo e-bike that is down at $1,499. We also spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station skidding lower than the brand’s ongoing New Year sale’s pricing, with it down at $449 for an unknown time. At the end of things we have a 1-day discount on Greenworks’ 80V 22-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with a 4.0Ah battery at 50% off for $400 – and even an additional discount on a secondary 4.0Ah battery that can fit right into the snow blower’s additional slot. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 5-day Jackery sale with select low power station pricing, Velotric’s Go 1 Utility e-bike hitting $999, and more.. Read more…
Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
Tesla update points to the automaker’s upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for using (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and more. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it
In a sudden reversal, Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 EVs no longer qualify for the $7,500 US tax credit. Although this is a major blow to one of the top-selling EV brands in the US, there is still a way you can get the credit. Here’s how. Read more…
Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
President Trump has already attacked electric vehicles with executive orders on his first day, but he is mostly signaling upcoming attacks on EVs that would further damage the environment. Read more…

