An emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Jersey has received a nice gift: a Tesla Cybertruck, which it turned into an emergency service vehicle. Read more…
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This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work
Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Read more…
Chevy’s Bolt EV is still a steal with used models selling for under $10,000
The Chevy Bolt EV is still one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car in the US. Even though it’s discontinued, used Chevy Bolt EV models are selling for under $10,000. Read more…
Samsung smart electric washer/ventless dryer bundle $1,470+ off, Worx Landroid mower lows, Trek Cruiser e-bikes, more
Today’s Green Deals are here to start (and complete) business at home before letting you go out for some adventurous fun! Leading the group today is one of the best electric appliance deals we’ve seen with Samsung’s Bespoke AI-supported All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless dryer landing at $2,199 – with $330+ in bonuses that include a free Jet 60 vacuum and free installation/haul-away services too. It is joined by the popular Worx Landroid L 20V Robotic Lawn Mower that tackles 1/2 an acre of land at a new $750 low, as well as a return of Trek’s Crusier Go! e-bikes at discounted rates, with the Electra Cruiser Go! e-bike specifically returning to its $1,200 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a 1-day discount on the Worx 4V 3-speed screwdriver that makes a handy and affordable addition to any toolbox. Read more…
Mercedes’ answer to the Tesla Model Y is coming soon
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch its electric CLA next year, the first of its more affordable EV series. The new EV will help Mercedes narrow the gap with Tesla. Meanwhile, an electric crossover is expected to follow as Mercedes’ answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…
BYD to shake up North American EV market with plans to enter Canada
China’s BYD wants a bigger piece of the North American EV market. With plans to sell electric cars in Canada, BYD is closing in on the US. Read more…
Litheli FrozenPack is the ultimate on-the-go cooling companion
Introducing the Litheli FrozenPack, the world’s first backpack car fridge designed to keep your food and drinks cool on the go. Check out Litheli’s new Indiegogo campaign with amazing early bird deals on the FrozenPack, and read on to learn more about this trailblazing product. Read more…
Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect
Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month, partly driven by the impact of BYD’s price cuts in key markets like China, Southeast Asia, and even Japan. Read more…
Tesla pushes software fix to 1.8 million EVs to prevent hood from flying open
Tesla has issued a ‘safety recall’ on 1.8 million electric vehicles, but the good news is that it is just a software fix – although an important one as it will prevent the hood from flying open while driving. Read more…
In a first, wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in the EU in 1H 2024
Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU during the first six months of 2024 for the first time ever in a half-year period. Read more…
Lime launches new electric bikes and scooters designed for women
Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, has just unveiled its newest electric bikes and scooters. The new designs are known as the LimeGlider and LimeBike, and they were developed largely by taking in feedback from women and older riders to make the models more inclusive and easier to operate.. Read more…
Isuzu NRR-EV medium duty electric truck gets 50-state approval
It was always going to be a formality, but Isuzu’s new medium duty electric truck has been awarded zero-emission certifications from both the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Isuzu NRR-EV. With those in hand, the truck is now available for sale nationwide. Read more…
Liebherr and Fortescue partner on world’s first autonomous electric haul truck
In what both companies claim to be a world’s first, Liebherr and Fortescue have announced plans to jointly develop a fully Autonomous Haulage Solution (AHS) for their massive, 264-ton BEV-converted electric haul trucks. Read more…
Range Rover Sport Electric is already out for testing as a smaller, sportier EV
Range Rover is charging ahead with its second EV out for testing. The Range Rover Sport Electric was caught out in the wild ahead of the brand’s first electric SUV official debut later this year. Read more…
FSD 12.5, Cybertruck range extender, Cummins on H, and recycled solar
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck’s range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they’re recycling solar panels in Texas. Read more…
Sunrun launches the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned Ford F-150 Lightnings
Solar + storage provider Sunrun has launched the US’s first vehicle-to-home power plant using customer-owned bidirectional Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks. Read more…
New Hiboy X300 e-scooter debuts at $400 off, EcoFlow home backup sale, Lectric e-bike bundles $498 off, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is a $400 early-bird launch discount on Hiboy’s new X300 Big-Wheel Electric Scooter at $650, but only for the first 100 units! It is joined by EcoFlow’s latest home backup sale that is taking up to $2,799 off power stations, bundles, and accessories – even offering some lower prices on new models like the latest DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that comes along with a 400W solar panel for a new $3,449 low. There’s also Lectric’s Summer Games 2024 sale through the rest of the month that saves you up to $498 on the brand’s popular e-bike bundles. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a $328 discount on the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Mower and 580 CFM Blower combo at a new all-time low.. Read more…
Chevy’s Blazer EV is headed for Brazil to combat surging BYD
GM is preparing to launch a new electric vehicle offensive in Latin America’s largest auto market. Chevy’s Blazer EV will spearhead a new EV campaign in Brazil as GM looks to counter BYD and other surging Chinese EV makers in the region. Read more…
A 2.2 GW Maryland offshore wind farm just took a big leap forward
US Wind, a proposed 2.2 gigawatt (GW) Maryland offshore wind farm, just took a major step toward securing all of its federal permits by the end of 2024. Read more…
Tesla Model S Plaid achieves new record 8.56-sec quarter mile
A Tesla Model S Plaid has achieved a new record quarter-mile run in a remarkable 8.56 seconds – though it appears to have been gutted quite a bit. Read more…