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…
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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…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?
Tesla’s rollout of Full Self-Driving v12.5 has failed so far, and owners want to know what happens next. Read more…
GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US
Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW. Read more…
Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America
Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. This carbon fiber-clad luxury spin on an already premium BEV offers swanky new interiors, sleek exterior paint, and some (slightly) improved performance – all for a significant jump in price compared to the other Eletre trims. Read more…
Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and James Carter stops by
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden’s IRA policies, we talk up Kia’s affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility. Read more…
Aventon Soltera.2 e-bike $999, first EcoFlow RIVER 3 discount to $169, rare price cut on Tesla Universal Wall Connector, more
We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you here, kicking off with Aventon’s Soltera.2 Commuter e-bike dropping down to $999, while other models have been given free extra battery offers. Next, EcoFlow’s newly released RIVER 3 Portable Power Station just got its first discount to $169. Then, we have a rare price drop on Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector to a new $575 low alongside a one-day discount on Rexing’s J1772 Extension EV Charging Cable to $110 for the rest of the day. Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station has also dropped back down to $100 ahead of fall travel plans, with Bluetti’s larger campsite-supporting AC180 Portable Power Station receiving a 50% markdown to a new $499 low also. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s free extra battery offer on Lectric’s XPeak Off-Road e-bikes that provides a 110-mile travel range along with more free gear too.. Read more…
Tesla plans to offer battery armor and rock slider retrofit for Cybertruck
Tesla has revealed that it is planning to offer battery armor and rock sliders as a retrofit for Cybertruck later this year. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV cleared to launch in Korea as GM takes on Hyundai’s home market
GM’s new electric SUV has been officially certified to launch in Korea. The Chevy Equinox EV will fight for a position against Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 on its home turf. Read more…

