If you’re thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com, because it has everything you need. Read more…
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CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market
The world’s largest EV battery maker wants even more. China’s CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space. Read more…
Nikola bankruptcy looms as hydrogen problems add up, Toyota is everywhere
On today’s heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors’ troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front. Read more…
Toyota is offering $10,000 off 2025 bZ4X EV models before they even hit the lot
Toyota is already offering big savings opportunities on the new version of its electric SUV. The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is available with a $10,000 discount, and the model has yet to hit dealerships. Here’s how you can snag the deal. Read more…
Check out the new Genesis Electrified GV70, spotted for the first time ahead of deliveries
Genesis is upgrading its luxury electric SUV with more style, a bigger battery, and a refined interior. It even comes with an NACS port to access Tesla Superchargers. With deliveries coming up, the new Genesis Electrified GV70 was spotted in public for the first time. Check out the updated EV in the video below. Read more…
Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
Nikola (NKLA) has confirmed another round of layoffs as it finds itself in an impressive financial mess. The hydrogen-battery electric truck manufacturer is launching a few last-ditch efforts to avoid bankruptcy. Read more…
Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
With another nearly $1 billion in funding for its Kentucky plant, Toyota is gearing up to build its first three-row electric SUV in the US. However, it will not arrive as soon as planned. Here’s when you can expect to see it. Read more…
ALLPOWERS power stations 58% off in Christmas sale with bonus gifts, Holiday e-bike savings from Velotric, Blix, Tenways, more
As we get deeper into December, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that we are spotting more and more seasonal sales, and today’s Green Deals is bringing you a bunch of holiday savings on backup power and e-mobility options. First, we have ALLPOWERS’ Christmas sale that is taking up to 58% off power stations, solar generators, and accessories with additional ways to save and bonus gifts all starting from $75. Next, we have three e-bike sales, the first being from Velotric with up to up to 50% off accessory deals and $500 price cuts on e-bikes, like the 2024 Discover 1 Plus for $1,149. There’s Blix’s holiday event that has the new Vika X Folding e-bike down at $1,499, as well as up to $706 in savings from Tenways, with a spotlight on the AGO X Urban All-Terrain e-bike that has fallen to $2,199. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low MOD e-bike holiday pricing, Samsung’s AI Combo savings, and more. Read more…
Rivian powers Michigan’s first federally funded NEVI EV fast charger
Michigan’s first EV fast charger, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in partnership with the Rivian Adventure Network, is now live in Lansing.. Read more…
The strange logic behind NYC’s push to force license plates on electric bicycles
Get ready, New Yorkers. A new bill could soon extend the same car license plate and registration requirements to e-bikes in the largest city in the US. But despite ostensibly focusing on safety, some argue that the move is a misguided attempt to target marginalized communities. Read more…
Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota is finally launching another electric SUV. Say hello to the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, unveiled on Thursday. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck spotted at BYD facility, getting reverse-engineered?
A Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series has been spotted at a BYD facility in China. Is it getting reverse-engineered. Read more…
Factorial announces major milestone with its all-solid-state EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz
Factorial is making swift progress on its all-solid-state EV batteries, which were introduced with Mercedes-Benz just a few months ago. Its first all-solid-state EV battery cells, promising to boost energy density by up to 80%, reached a significant milestone. Read more…
This is what the solar + storage industry wants from Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants. Read more…
Tesla loses HW chief to Amazon and Cybertruck might go to China after all
On today’s prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon’s longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn’t taking the news lying down, however – they’re eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion. Read more…
‘EVs right now are the best deals in the market’ – Kelley Blue Book
New EV sales were strong in November, with early estimates pointing to the second-best month ever in the US, just… Read more…
Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy
Cyclic Materials, a cleantech company focused on metals recycling, has struck a multi-year deal with Swiss mining giant Glencore to supply recycled copper.. Read more…
Watch Toyota’s robot set a new world record sinking an 80-foot basketball shot like it’s nothing
Toyota’s robot is really good at basketball. And it will only get better thanks to AI. After sinking an over 80-foot basketball shot, Toyota’s hoop prodigy set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. Check out the impressive shot in the video below. Read more…
Kia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon
It’s official: The all-electric Kia pickup truck is on its way. Although we had a suspicion, Kia confirmed an EV version of its Tasman pickup is coming soon. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
MOD Easy 3 e-bike hits new $2,159 low in Holiday sale, Segway EVs 60% off, Samsung Bespoke AI Combo saves $1,598, more
We’ve got three big Holiday sales for today’s Green Deals, with MOD’s savings event offering a 10% sitewide discount across its e-bikes, with the popular Easy 3 e-bike even hitting a new $2,159 low. Cruising up right behind it is Segway’s December savings that is taking up to 60% off its EVs, spotlighting the new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain KickScooter that has returned to its $950 low for the first time since its pre-order launch deal. Lastly, we have the 2024 Discover Samsung sale that has dropped its Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer to $1,999 with $273 in bonus savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Holiday sale deals, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve low, and more. Read more…

