Lucid Group (LCID) announced the pricing of a new $875 million offering of senior notes in a private sale to institutional investors. The funds will help Lucid pay down debt as it prepares for its next growth stage. Read more…
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Anker-backed RV startup thinks you’ll love their “extended-range” camper
Calling it, “the world’s first power-generating RV,” California-based startup Evotrex has a new towable caravan concept that pairs efficient batteries with a small ICE powerplant to deliver an off-grid experience that’s a bit further away from home. Read more…
EV sales *still* have not fallen, cooled, slowed or slumped. Media is lying to you.
EV sales continue to rise, but the last two years of headlines falsely stating otherwise would leave you thinking they haven’t. After so many lies, it would be nice for everyone to stop pushing this false narrative that they could find the truth behind by simply looking up one single number for once. Read more…
Tesla releases confusing hint about launching in Colombia
Tesla has released a confusing hint that appears to tease a launch in Colombia, which would be Tesla’s second market in South America. Read more…
IEA: Renewables and AI are rapidly transforming the world’s energy future
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says renewables and AI are reshaping the world’s energy future, and that transformation is happening faster than anyone expected. In its new “World Energy Outlook 2025,” the IEA warns that energy security risks now stretch far beyond oil and gas. Critical minerals essential to clean tech, defense, and AI have become the new fault lines in global supply chains. The IEA also states that energy has become a central focus of geopolitical power struggles, making it one of the defining economic and security challenges of our time. Read more…
This is the first ever semi-solid-state battery going into a production e-bike
Solid-state batteries have long been the holy grail of electric vehicles, especially for light EVs like electric bicycles that are usually charged indoors. They hold major safety benefits over traditional lithium-ion batteries, plus offer better energy density, making it possible to use smaller batteries or simply fit more capacity in the same-sized battery pack. Read more…
Ford ‘can’t walk away from EVs’ or it risks falling even further behind China
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up. Read more…
From $189 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in November [Updated]
We’re now two months out from the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit on September 30, and there are still solid deals to be had on some pretty spiffy EVs. In fact, three of our top five November specials are cheaper than what was offered in September, and two come with home EV chargers and free installation. Here are November’s top 5 EV lease deals, as spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. Read more…
Segway early Black Friday takes hundreds off EVs from $150, exclusive $1,082 savings on refurbished Anker SOLIX units, Jackery, more
If you didn’t know, today is Singles’ Day, and as such, our Green Deals edition has some great opportunities to celebrate and treat yourself with, starting at Segway’s early Black Friday Sale with up to 30% discounts on several e-scooters and e-bikes starting from $150. We also secured exclusive deals with up to $1,082 savings on nine refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations and solar panels, like the renewed F3800 Portable Power Station at a new $1,597 low. There’s also the new Jackery Explorer 240D Portable Power Station back at its $139 low, as well as a new Worx Intellicut mower low, DEWALT’s 6-tool combo kit at an annual low, and our Singles’ Day roundup bringing up the rear. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Sale lineup, and more.. Read more…
Mercedes gives first look at the GLB EV interior and it’s loaded with massive screens [Images]
The Mercedes GLB EV will be here in less than a month. With its debut just around the corner, Mercedes offered a first look at the new GLB EV’s interior, and yes, it’s loaded with massive screens. Read more…
Rolls-Royce gets in on the EV price war with new, $5,000 lease promo
When the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit expired September 30th, a number of carmakers leaped into action, offering rebates, price cuts, and promos of their own in a bid to keep the good times rolling. Now, it seems like even Rolls-Royce is getting in on the act with a fresh $5,000 rebate of its own for November. Read more…
Ford can’t afford to walk away from EVs if it wants to keep up with Tesla and China
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up. Read more…
Aptera is building an assembly line for validation solar EVs en route to scaled manufacturing
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continues to inch closer to scaled manufacturing of its flagship vehicle, with a new validation assembly line being installed at its headquarters.. Read more…
Hyundai gave its new fuel cell EV some serious upgrades, but is it enough?
The new Nexo is a significant upgrade over the first model, but will Hyundai’s fuel cell EV make an impression in the US. Read more…
Europe’s largest battery storage project is being built in Germany
Germany is about to become home to Europe’s largest battery storage system – a massive 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) project in Jänschwalde, Brandenburg. Read more…
RWE just made UK wind history with recyclable turbine blades
Global energy giant RWE just hit another milestone at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea – it’s finished installing all of its recyclable wind turbine blades, the first time that’s ever been done at scale in the UK. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 is shaping up to be a real stunner [Video]
The GV90 will be the brand’s largest, most luxurious SUV yet. With its official debut coming up, a production version of the Genesis GV90 was spotted in public for the first time, offering a closer look at the stunning SUV. Read more…
Here’s why Lexus wants to sell you this 6-wheeled, ultra-luxe EV people mover
Lexus says the LS no longer stands for a luxury SUV or sedan, but rather for “Luxury Space.” The new Lexus LS is a 6-wheeled ultra-luxe EV people mover — but why does it even exist. Read more…
Rivian board gives founder and CEO RJ Scaringe a new pay package worth as much as $4.6B
The board of Rivian has introduced a new pay package for the American automaker’s founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, incentivizing him to stay on target and maintain growth over the next decade. If it comes to fruition, Scaringe’s revamped pay package could be one of the most robust in history.. Read more…
Honda is pumping the brakes on its $30,000 EV and a new electric sports car
Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own. Read more…

