Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Read more…
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Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels
Echoing the words of hydrogen critics everywhere, Mahle Chairman Arnd Franz says that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels. Read more…
Score a sporty new Fiat 500e at more than 30% off MSRP
It’s no Ferrari, but owning a sporty little Fiat 500e is about as close to putting a cavallino rampante in the garage as most of us will ever get. And if we act soon, we could do just that for 30% less money than before. Read more…
isinwheel has an electric ride for everyone – check out these 6 standouts
isinwheel’s terrific personal EVs “bring all the things you want closer to you.” Whether it’s an electric scooter, an e-bike, or an e-skateboard, the three things you’re guaranteed to get no matter which you choose are fun, safety, and affordability. Read more…
UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike
The UAW union’s Stellantis Council met yesterday to discuss the beleaguered carmaker’s “ongoing failure” to honor the agreement that ended the 2023 labor strike, and their latest union memo doesn’t pull many punches. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla FSD v12.5 review, new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6
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 our first drives in Tesla FSD v12.5, a new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6, and more. Read more…
Chargeway and Consumer Reports team up to improve charging
Consumer Reports and EV charging app Chargeway are working together to give drivers a better way to rate public chargers, report uptime, and address maintenance issues. Read more…
Kia EV9 GT caught with an active spoiler for the first time [Video]
Kia promises the new EV9 GT will have “enormous power,” but that’s not all. For the first time, the Kia EV9 GT was caught with an active spoiler, giving us a sneak peek at potential new upgrades. Read more…
Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan
Sony and Honda mobility joint venture AFEELA announced a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS on its upcoming electric vehicles in North America and Japan. Read more…
BYD exec predicts solid-state EV batteries will hit the market sooner than expected
The “holy grail” of EV battery tech may arrive sooner than expected, promising more range and faster charging. According to BYD head scientist and engineer Lian Yubo, solid-state EV batteries could be in wide use in five years. Read more…
eVTOLs incoming: Market outlook reports 1,044 vertiports being planned globally by 2028
The Jetsons may have come out in the 1960s, but in 2024, we are finally close to quickly traveling by air via electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. A recent market report from the Global Advanced/Urban Air Mobility Market Map team of AAM analysts has shared that companies around the world are gearing up for this transition into small sustainable mobility, laying plans to erect over 1,000 vertiports to support growing eVTOL networks that are inching closer to commercial operations. Read more…
Velotric Discover 1 Plus e-bike $1,199, EcoFlow power stations $169, Juiced/Rad Power e-bikes, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have three major e-bike sales alongside low prices on popular power station models. At the forefront is Velotric’s latest sale which has the updated 2024 Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike down at $1,199 with $102 in free gear, among the other models. Next, we have EcoFlow’s next scheduled flash sale which is offering the new RIVER 3 Portable Power Station with a backpack at a return low alongside a DELTA 2 bundle, as well. We have the latest sales from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes – the former offering 10% off sitewide, while the latter has switched around models and added some of its new lineup to the savings. Lastly, Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000X Portable Power Station has fallen to a new $500 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive discounts on the VMAX R40 Pro and R55 Pro Full-Suspension Electric Scooters, and much more. Read more…
Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually. Read more…
New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
A new interesting-looking Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted being tested on Californian streets. Is it one of Tesla’s upcoming new cheaper EVs. Read more…
EU and China are discussing a minimum EV pricing deal before imposed tariffs take effect
The saga of impending tariffs on Chinese-built EVs imported into Europe continues, but the situation could be resolved before the duties take effect next month. Representatives from China and the EU are reported to be in talks about a minimum pricing deal for all Chinese EV imports that could help alleviate some of the upcharges the tariffs will impose. Read more…
2025 Chevy Blazer EV launches with more range and a lower starting price
The new 2025 Chevy Blazer EV is now officially available to order. Chevy’s new electric SUV features more range and will be available at a lower starting price of $45,995. Read more…
Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades
On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Read more…
Jeep just launched its first EV in Japan to take on Toyota’s home turf
The rugged SUV maker wants a bigger share of the global market. Jeep launched its first EV, the Avenger electric SUV, in Toyota-dominated Japan. Toyota’s home market has mostly shunned imports, but foreign EVs are starting to crack the code. Read more…
Kia’s EV charging service now has access to over 800,000 chargers across Europe
Kia continues to make it easier for EV drivers to charge. Its EV charging service, Kia Charge, now has over 800,000 charging points across 28 European countries, an increase of 39% from last year. Read more…
Exclusive $200 price drops on VMAX R40/R55 Pro full-suspension e-scooters, Anker SOLIX AC 90,000mAh station $200, more
Leading the charge in today’s Green Deals is the exclusive discount our readers can get on the VMAX R40 Pro Electric Scooter and R55 Pro Electric Scooter that start from a $899 low. We also spotted Anker’s new SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh Power Station dropping down to a $200 Amazon low, while a one-day sale from Best Buy has Jackery’s Explorer 290 Power Station hitting a new $160 low. We’ve also got a new low price on AeroGarden’s 9-plant Bounty Elite Indoor Hydroponic System, with more low-price opportunities on Greenworks and Worx tools that will help you out before fall and winter properly settle in. Bringing up the rear is Murf’s e-bike accessory sale that can deck out your ride at up to 25% off. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s rare Electric Bike Co. and Lectric price cuts, and much more. Read more…
