Leading our Thursday Green Deals this week is the three exclusive $450 discounts you can score on VMAX’s VX2 EXTREME LT and ST electric scooters + the VX4 LT electric scooter – all starting from $749. Right behind those, we have an exciting 24-hour Anker SOLIX winter flash sale that you won’t want to miss, which offers the F2600 power station at a new $849 low alongside the F3800 power station at its $1,799 low, and other units. We also spotted BougeRV’s three varying bike carriers that hold up to 200 pounds – all at their lowest rates, as well as Greenworks’ 2-in-1 24V cordless polesaw + pole hedge trimmer combo kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 chargers with NACS or J1772 connectors, the Mammotion YUKA 2000 robot mower, and more.. Read more…

The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, GM plans to build only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the facility. Read more…

Hyundai’s second performance EV is now available to order in the UK. The IONIQ 6 N delivers up to 641 horsepower for a 0-62 mph time in just 3.2 seconds, but the sporty EV offers much more than just raw power. Read more…

Lemonade has launched what it calls “Autonomous Car Insurance”, a first-of-its-kind product that slashes rates by approximately 50% for Tesla owners when Full Self-Driving is engaged. It’s a bold bet on FSD technology, and it significantly undercuts the discount offered by Tesla’s own insurance product. Read more…

Kia is cutting EV prices and rolling out new financing deals in response to similar moves from rivals, including Tesla. Read more…

New Jersey has just rewritten the rules on electric bikes – and not in a way most of the e-bike world was expecting. Read more…

On today’s highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla’s Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV. Read more…

Chinese heavy equipment giant Zoomlion isn’t planning to deploy an army of humanoid robots on its factory floors in the future – they’ve got robots on the job right now. The company is already using these ‘bots to power its “third growth curve,” and they’ve been churning out a new excavator every six minutes for years. Read more…

Waymo founder John Krafcik made headlines this week with claims that Tesla’s cameras-only approach to Full Self Driving was “myopic,” but the self-driving taxis from the company he helped found keep illegally passing school buses – and putting kids at risk. Read more…

We are excited to announce a major addition to the site today: the launch of Electrek Forums. Read more…

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N will go on sale in the US and Europe soon, but we are already getting a look at it in action. Read more…

With data centers projected to consume as much as 12% of total US electricity by 2028, Noon Energy says it has hit a key milestone: successfully operating a scaled-up, ultra-long-duration energy storage system for thousands of hours, capable of delivering clean power continuously for more than 100 hours at a time. Read more…

Europe’s power mix hit a tipping point in 2025. Wind and solar generated more electricity across the European Union than fossil fuels for the first time last year, according to Ember’s newly released European Electricity Review. Wind and solar supplied a record 30% of EU power, edging past fossil fuels at 29%. Read more…

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most popular EVs for its affordable price, long range capabilities, and modern tech. Is it the best bang for your buck when it comes to an EV. Read more…

Volvo has revealed the full look and specs of its upcoming EX60, fitting into the upper-middle segment of its electric product line, made with new megacasting technology and with class-leading range and charging performance. Read more…

Leading today’s Green Deals is the new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV Chargers, with options for a NACS or J1772 connector – both being down at $425 right now. Right behind it, we have EcoFlow’s latest winter flash sale, which ends tonight and is cutting up to 62% off four units, one being the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station back at $749. There’s also Mammotion’s YUKA 2000 Robot Lawn Mower at $1,349, rechargeable AAA batteries for your home, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Winter Sale with up to 65% discounts, and more.. Read more…

Over the past ten years, Genesis’ sales have grown “faster than any luxury marque in history,” according to Hyundai’s CEO. With several new vehicles launching in new segments, Genesis plans to become more than just a luxury brand over the next decade. Read more…

Volkswagen’s electric SUV is due for a considerable makeover. The new ID.4 was spotted ahead of its upcoming debut, and it already looks like an upgrade from the current EV. Read more…

A new report confirms that Tesla has reduced its workforce at Gigafactory Berlin by roughly 1,700 employees over the last year. The cuts come despite the plant manager repeatedly denying any staff reductions were taking place. Read more…

Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets.. Read more…