You know those electric unicycles that zip past you in the bike lane like a sci-fi fever dream? Well, InMotion just unveiled one that can do more than fly past you; it might actually outrun a motorcycle. The new InMotion P6 is a full-blown adrenaline machine on one wheel. Read more…
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‘World’s largest’ industrial heat battery is online and solar-powered
Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry. Read more…
Tesla brings back ‘Mad Max’ ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode that ignores speed limits
Tesla has brought back its ‘Mad Max’ mode for its ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several regulatory investigations into Tesla’s system being dangerous. Read more…
Electrify America is now posting live charger status on Google Maps
Electrify America’s real-time charger data is now displayed on Google Maps, so in addition to up-to-the-minute charger availability, its charging station listings now show connector types, charging speeds, and operational status. Read more…
China overcomes key barriers to unlocking all-solid-state EV batteries with 1,000 km range
All-solid-state batteries may be the key to unlocking longer range, faster charging, and overall more efficient electric vehicles. After a series of breakthroughs, scientists in China overcame several hurdles that have been holding the new EV battery tech from hitting the market. Read more…
Honda’s electric SUV crushed it in August with incentives topping $12,000
Honda’s electric SUV was the third most popular EV in the US in August, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Offering over $12,000 in average incentives, the Honda Prologue scored big as buyers rushed to claim the federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Lectric Spooky Sale takes up to $762 off e-bike bundles + FREE mystery gifts, save up to exclusive $970 on refurbished Anker SOLIX units, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts with select models. Among the lineup, we’re seeing Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bikes getting their largest bundles of up to $514 in free gear at $1,299, with plenty of other notable packages to jump on. From there, we also have up to $970 in exclusive savings on 10 refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar bundles, and accessories starting from $113, as well as a spotlight on Segway’s ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter at its $850 low, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 station at its second-best pricing, a one-day-only deal on the EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) power station launch with exclusive savings, the $1,116 in savings on Tenways’ largest AGO X e-bike bundle, and more. Read more…
Cadillac is killing off most of its gas cars, but this one will stick around
Cadillac was supposed to only sell EVs by 2030. Although it still plans to discontinue most gas-powered vehicles in its lineup, Cadillac confirmed one will stick around for a while longer. Read more…
Kia is working on a secret new EV
Kia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, codenamed CB, to its growing lineup. The new EV is part of an agreement that Kia reached with its union this week. Read more…
Tesla Chair says no one talking about people they are hiring, but can’t name any
Tesla’s Chairwoman Robyn Denholm complains that everyone is talking about the high-profile departures at the automaker, but no one is talking about the people they are hiring. Read more…
Sidecar e-bikes: The fun-loving electric bike style everyone forgets about
When most folks think of electric trikes, they picture big cargo haulers or mobility-style cruisers with two wheels in the back and a basket full of groceries. But there’s another category of three-wheeled electric bikes that’s more fun, more niche, and undeniably cooler: sidecar e-bikes. Read more…
Kia plans to build 100,000 EV2 and EV4 models a year, far more than expected
Kia is about to go on the offensive. The automaker plans to nearly triple electric vehicle production in Europe within the next two years as it introduces the new EV2 and EV4. Read more…
Bluetti launches Pioneer Na(Sodium) station starting from exclusive $735, save $1,116 on Tenways AGO X e-bike gear + battery bundle, more
Today’s Green Deals is the third in a row that is headlining a new power station release, with Bluetti launching its new Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station and bundles with exclusive savings for our readers starting from $735. From there, we have the massive $1,116 savings on Tenways’ AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike that comes with $307 in FREE add-on gear alongside a FREE Power Bank (extra 180Wh battery) for $1,999. There’s also BougeRV’s e-bike Rack Hitch for all vehicles hitting a new $350 low, Greenworks Gen 2 electric pressure washers, and our favorite ongoing Prime Day Sales (half of which are ending tonight) – plus, many more available to browse in our Post-Prime Day Green Deals hub here. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,000 super-early bird savings on EcoFlow’s upcoming DELTA Pro Ultra X power station, the new low price on Heybike’s Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike, and more.. Read more…
Oregon launches its first solar + storage DC fast charging station
XCharge North America (NA) has opened Oregon’s first solar + storage DC fast charging station at Arrowhead Travel Plaza in Pendleton, part of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino complex owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Read more…
The Honda Prologue scored big in August with incentives of over $12,000
Honda’s electric SUV was the third most popular EV in the US in August, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Offering over $12,000 in average incentives, the Honda Prologue scored big as buyers rushed to claim the federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Toyota lands $20 million to bring this pint-sized EV with a solar roof to life
Toyota’s smallest electric vehicle might actually hit the road. Thanks to new funding from the UK government, Toyota is one step closer to turning this pint-sized EV with a solar roof into a reality. Read more…
Tesla is finally running TV ads, but they are not for its electric cars
Tesla is finally running TV/streaming ads, but they are not to sell electric cars. They are to promote a vote for Tesla shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s next compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. Read more…
Subaru is jumping into the electric hot hatch craze
Subaru is teasing a new electric hot hatch that will spearhead a new generation of STI. Is it the WRX STI we’ve been waiting for?. Read more…
Subaru is jumping into the electric hot hatch craze
Subaru is teasing a new electric hot hatch that will spearhead a new generation of STI. Is it the WRX STI we’ve been waiting for?. Read more…
Waymo is expanding to London with public robotaxi rides coming soon
Fully autonomous technology developer Waymo continues to expand the reach of its test fleet as well as bona fide customer rides without a driver present. This morning, Waymo shared plans to expand across the pond to London, with public robotaxi rides expected sooner than you might think. Read more…
