Kickstarting this week’s Green Deals, we have a bunch of first-time post-launch discounts on EcoFlow’s new DELTA 3 Portable Power Station starting from $649, along with tons more early Prime Day discounts. Lectric is celebrating the return of Football season with up to $554 taken off e-bike bundles to get you to the tailgate parties. NIU’s latest sale is taking up to 35% off its KQi e-scooter lineup, with the KQi3 Max Electric Kick Scooter down at $700. There’s also a first-time price cut on Goal Zero’s 53L Alta 50 portable fridge/freezer, as well as low prices on the budget-friendly CRAFTSMAN 1,700 PSI Electric Pressure washer and EcoSmart’s 3.5kW Electric Tankless Water heater for under-sink usage. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like last week’s exclusive $599 low on the ENGWE EP-2 PRO Electric Bike and more.. Read more…

Offshore wind technology company Beam has deployed the world’s first AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) – a breakthrough in offshore wind inspections.. Read more…

A second car carrier is ready to embark as BYD looks to continue its dominant global expansion. BYD’s new vessel is the second of seven that will hit the seas over the next two years as China’s EV leader goes global. Read more…

Renewables developer rPlus Energies has broken ground on one of the largest solar + battery storage projects in the US, in east-central Utah. Read more…

After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year. Read more…

The Furukawa Unic corporation expanded its line of pop-up “spider” cranes earlier this year with the launch of the battery-powered UM325 electric spider crane – and it looks every bit like it’s ready to be cast in a Michael Bay Transformers movie. Read more…

The Polestar 3 has long been promised to be the first true branded BEV from the Volvo- and Geely-owned automaker, and it has a lot riding on its success. After taking a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to test drive both variants of the Polestar 3, I think this SUV is something pretty special inside and out. Read more…

There’s no real beating around the bush here; the Rattan Pinus is one borrowed vowel away from the king of all middle-school humor. But trying to put that aside for just a few moments, the bike itself is actually a really fun ride and pretty darn decent, too. It’s definitely far from a premium-level e-bike, but it’s interesting as a modest budget option. Read more…

Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. Can it help Acura compete with EV leaders like Tesla and Rivian. Read more…

Best known in the US as the OEM behind Nikola, Italian truck brand IVECO entered the 2.5 to 3.5 ton medium duty commercial van segment at this week’s IAA Transportation conference with this: the eMoovy electric chassis cab. Read more…

The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America. Read more…

The Canadian home improvement chain picked up a pair of Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks, and it’s putting them to work on last-mile delivery routes in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more…

The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ was an Electrek favorite when it first made its debut two years ago. Now, LYRIQ buyers who have been waiting for a deal can score more than $10,500 in discounts on the Ultium-based Caddy. Read more…

Volvo Days 2024 packed a lot of innovative new products into a few short days, but the company’s autonomous construction robots still managed to stand out. Read more…

Following successful inbound implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding the reach of its electric semi fleet into Arizona with long-time associate JB Hunt. Read more…

The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are popular tourist spots, and those tourists are about to breathe a little bit easier – literally! – thanks to nearly 90 new electric garbage trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso. Read more…

This week, Volvo Group held its once-every-three-years “Volvo Days” event in Shippensburg, PA for the first time since the pandemic, showing off tons (literally!) of new equipment, new trucks, and new concepts – including a couple of “world’s first” debuts. Read more…

Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US. Read more…

Despite its small size, Volvo’s cheapest EV continued its dominant run last month in Europe. The Volvo EX30 was Europe’s second-best-selling EV, behind only the Tesla Model Y, as sales continued surging. Read more…

As new electric vehicles hit the market, discounts continue piling up as automakers fight for sales. According to new research, the most popular EVs on Cars.com right now are the Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Kia EV9, all of which feature massive incentives this month. Read more…