The Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) lawsuit floodgates are open. We are now starting to see trials and settlements arising from crashes that occurred in 2018-2019 as they work through the legal process. Read more…
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Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro and Mars 3.0 folding e-bikes launch from $1,199, 48-hour EcoFlow sale drops DELTA 3 1500 to new $699 low, more
Leading our Green Deal coverage today is the two launch discounts on Heybike’s new flagship Ranger 3.0 Pro Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,399 and the Mars 3.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,199. From there, we have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that has dropped its DELTA 3 1500 Portable Power Station to a new $699 low, among three other offers on the DELTA Pro Ultra station, WAVE 3, and a 500W alternator charger. We also have Greenworks’ attachment-capable 40V 16-inch Gen 2 Cordless String Trimmer back at its lowest rate, the brand’s 40V 8-inch Cordless Edger at the best price of the year, and a one-day-only discount on Worx’s Nitro 20V Cordless Pruning Shear. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first savings on the new Bluetti Elite 30 V2 power station and its bundle, the $750 post-tariff deal on Segway’s F3 eKickScooter, and more.. Read more…
Hyundai and GM are combining forces to launch lower-priced pickups, SUVs, an EV, and more
The two auto giants are teaming up to take on China and others with lower-priced cars. Hyundai and GM will launch five new co-developed vehicles, including a compact SUV, car, and pickup, a midsize pickup, and even an EV. However, the tie-up will involve much more. Read more…
Lyten just took over $5B of Northvolt’s battery empire
Northvolt’s facilities are about to get a second life in Europe, thanks to a San Jose, California-based lithium-sulfur battery maker: Lyten announced today that it’s acquiring all of Northvolt’s remaining assets in Sweden and Germany. Read more…
Priority launches Skyline e-bike with high-end Pinion gearbox, Gates belt drive, and surprising price
Priority Bicycles just pulled the wraps off its most advanced electric bike yet, and it’s got some serious hardware under the hood – or rather, in the bottom bracket. Say hello to the absurdly high-end for a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike, the Priority Skyline. Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 review: A 30 MPH full-suspension e-bike for just $1,199?!
Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…
Heybike Mars 3.0 review: A 30 MPH full-suspension e-bike for just $1,199?!
Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…
US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles
Elon Musk is getting his wish; Tesla Cybertrucks are going to be used by the US military, but perhaps not in the way he intended. Read more…
Genesis quietly dropped this EV from its US lineup
The Genesis Electrified G80 will no longer be sold in the US. Genesis has already pulled the luxury EV sedan from its website. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) faced challenges in Q2, but here’s why the CEO is still confident about the future
Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock is dropping on Wednesday after the company missed Q2 expectations. CEO Marc Winterhoff admitted during a new interview that the auto tariffs and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit “keeps us up at night,” but promises things are looking up from here. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) faced challenges in Q2, but here’s why the CEO is still confident about the future
Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock is dropping on Wednesday after the company missed Q2 expectations. CEO Marc Winterhoff admitted during a new interview that the auto tariffs and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit “keeps us up at night,” but promises things are looking up from here. Read more…
Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 288Wh station gets first savings starting from $199, Segway F3 smart eKickScooter $750, NIU e-scooter sale, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the first discount hitting Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, which also has an additional solar bundle offer starting from $199. We also spotted the first post-tariff discount from Segway on its new Ninebot F3 Electric KickScooter to $750, as well as NIU’s Fan-tastic Day Sale that is taking up to 42% off its KQi lineup of scooters, including the KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter that is back at the best price of 2025 for $750, among others. We also have a new low price on Greenworks’ 82V Commercial 20-inch Cordless Chainsaw kit and a one-day-only discount on Worx’s 12A 7.5-inch Edger/Trencher, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Summer Power Sale offers, Ride1Up’s increased e-bike savings, and more. Read more…
Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 288Wh station gets first savings starting from $199, Segway F3 smart eKickScooter $750, NIU e-scooter sale, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the first discount hitting Bluetti’s new Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, which also has an additional solar bundle offer starting from $199. We also spotted the first post-tariff discount from Segway on its new Ninebot F3 Electric KickScooter to $750, as well as NIU’s Fan-tastic Day Sale that is taking up to 42% off its KQi lineup of scooters, including the KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter that is back at the best price of 2025 for $750, among others. We also have a new low price on Greenworks’ 82V Commercial 20-inch Cordless Chainsaw kit and a one-day-only discount on Worx’s 12A 7.5-inch Edger/Trencher, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Summer Power Sale offers, Ride1Up’s increased e-bike savings, and more. Read more…
Ford officially opens its new EV design center where its midsize electric pickup will come to life
Ford’s secret “skunkworks” team in California is no longer a secret and has grown significantly over the past year. Filled with former Tesla, Rivian, and Apple engineers, Ford has given the team a new, two-building EV design center to develop its upcoming lower-cost, midsize models. Read more…
Ford officially opens its new EV design center where its midsize electric pickup will come to life
Ford’s secret “skunkworks” team in California is no longer a secret and has grown significantly over the past year. Filled with former Tesla, Rivian, and Apple engineers, Ford has given the team a new, two-building EV design center to develop its upcoming lower-cost, midsize models. Read more…
Kia’s new midsize electric SUV is about to unleash its wild side
Kia’s new EV5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it will hit the market in the next few months. The real thrill will come with a GT version set to follow right behind it. Read more…
Review: Ride1Up TrailRush brings higher quality electric mountain biking on a budget
Ride1Up recently threw its hat into the electric mountain bike ring — and not with a tentative little toss, either. The new Ride1Up TrailRush is the company’s first fully fledged, fully class 3 eMTB, and it’s aiming to take a big bite out of a segment that has traditionally been dominated by pricey, big-brand models. Read more…
Volkswagen is killing off one of its oldest SUVs, and it will no longer sell this EV
Volkswagen is shaking things up with plans to trim its lineup. Volkswagen is killing off one of its oldest SUVs, but an electric vehicle is also in line to get the axe.. Read more…
Elon Musk teases new Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’, but manage your expectations
Elon Musk is teasing a new Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving Supervised’ (FSD) update with “10x improvements”, but historical performance compared to Musk’s announcements suggests that it’s safer to manage your expectations. Read more…
Tesla’s new Roadster patent doesn’t do what Elon said it would (and that’s good)
Tesla filed for a patent which looks like it could be the promised “SpaceX package” which it will supposedly include on its oft-delayed next-gen Roadster. But will the system let the Roadster “fly,” as CEO Elon Musk has promised. Read more…