Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have new fall savings offers from Rad Power that has dropped the RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike to $1,299, along with additional e-bike and battery discounts, as well as an accessory promotion on one of its newest micromobility models. We spotted the best deal yet of 2024 on Greenworks’ CrossoverZ 80V Electric Riding Mower that is down at $4,500. There’s also Anker’s latest sale that has two shorter-term bundle deals on the brand’s SOLIX F2000 and F3800 Power Stations that also get a free EverFrost Cooler 40 included, as well as Hiboy’s 40-mile running S2 MAX Electric Scooter that has returned to its 2024 $500 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like the $1,800 off deal on Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike with a free extra battery, the first post-launch savings on Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh power stations, and more.. Read more…
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The Hague is the first world city to ban fossil fuel ads
The Hague, Netherlands’ third-largest city, has passed a local ordnance banning fossil fuel advertisements and ads for other highly-polluting services in the city, becoming the first city in the world to do so. Read more…
US sticks to its guns on ‘tough, targeted’ 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs that will begin this month
Four months after the Biden Administration announced plans for the Office of the United States Trade Representative to quadruple tariffs on certain Chinese imports, including EVs, to 100%, the White House has confirmed the action, which will go into effect in two weeks. China has threatened retaliation as the trade war continues to intensify. Read more…
Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?
Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming. Read more…
Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia. Read more…
Chinese electric car giant BYD’s electric scooter patents might mean cheaper e-motorbikes
BYD is no stranger to seated electric scooters, having already joined a partnership leveraging its batteries for Singapore-based Scorpio’s high-performance electric scooters. But the carmaker might be interested in producing its own electric motorbikes in house, as revealed by new patent drawings. Read more…
Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal
Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio, and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. Read more…
All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but some people still want to own the car they’ve made all those payments on. If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for interest rates to drop, you’re in luck: there’s a bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month. Read more…
The US gov’t is finally doing something about giant pedestrian-killing SUVs
After a decade and a half rise in pedestrian deaths, the US government is finally starting to take some action to stop huge pedestrian-killing SUVs. Read more…
US Postal Service electric trucks are finally here and drivers love them
USPS is finally rolling out its much-anticipated Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs), and the first fleet of them to go into service in Atlanta, Georgia is earning rave reviews from delivery drivers according to an AP report. Read more…
Massive, 400 tonne electric cranes arrive at the Port of San Diego
The Port of San Diego has received a pair of 400 tonne (440 ton) electric Konecranes. The port now boasts the highest lifting capacity of any crane system on the West Coast with a dramatic upgrade from the 100 tonne lifting capacity of the diesel cranes they replace. Read more…
Biden-Harris EPA rules save $253B/yr, 202k lives; Project 2025 seeks rollback
The Biden-Harris EPA’s new air quality rules introduced from 2021-2024 will save Americans $253 billion annually, and save 202,632 lives and avoid 100 million asthma attacks by 2050, according to a new analysis by the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). Read more…
No wraps for Cybertruck, Chevy EV deals, and recycled solar takes off
On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Tesla full self driving and why it hasn’t made its way to HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck wraps are going away, and why it might be a great month to buy a new Chevy EV. Read more…
Yamaha CrossCore RC e-bike $1,800 off, GE 2-in-1 electric washer/ventless dryer, post-launch SOLIX C300 discounts, more
Today’s Green Deals feature plenty of amazing low prices, starting with the crazy $1,800 off deal we spotted on Yamaha’s CrossCore RC e-bike that comes with a free extra battery for $1,199. Next, we have the GE Electric 2-in-1 Washer and Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump that is down at $1,750. Anker’s new SOLIX C300 90,000mAh DC/AC power stations are getting their first post-launch discounts starting from $170, while Jackery’s latest Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station has returned to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear we have a one-day deal on the popular and powerful Greenworks 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit that will be down at $349 for the rest of the day. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s rare price cut on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector EV charging station, Aventon’s Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike hitting $999, and more.. Read more…
Check out Jeep’s Wagoneer S EV driving undisguised on US streets [Video]
The first electric Jeep is about to hit US dealerships. Ahead of deliveries, Jeep’s electric Wagoneer S was caught driving undisguised on US streets, giving us a closer look at what to expect. Check out the video below. Read more…
US electricity demand is about to surge – here’s what needs to happen
After decades of stable electricity demand in the US, a new report from ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) predicts a significant surge starting this decade. Read more…
Kia EV6 is now cheaper to lease than a Soul with over $17,000 in discounts
With over $17,000 in savings, you can now lease Kia’s EV6 for less than a Soul. Kia introduced new EV incentives, making the 2024 EV6 cheaper to lease than a 2024 Kia Soul despite costing more than double. Read more…
BYD gets the green light for EV plant in Turkey despite ‘risks’ overseas
China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is charging ahead with its plans to open a new plant in Turkey. BYD’s EV plant in Turkey will continue despite China’s recent warning of the risks of investing overseas. Read more…
Hozon Auto’s EV brand Neta signs multiple partnerships in Mexico ahead of market entry in Q4
Neta – the EV brand of China’s Hozon Auto, is making strides to begin selling its vehicles in Mexico this year. The automaker recently signed multiple partnerships with dealers and financial institutions in the country to enter the local market to the South as early as Q4 2024. Read more…
GM may buy Chinese EV batteries, but they will be made in the US
A GM electric car with Chinese EV batteries on US streets? That could soon be a possibility. GM is in talks to buy batteries from China’s CATL to be assembled at a new US plant. Read more…

