Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more. Read more…
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HVAC giant Carrier has a solution for AC’s excessive grid load: home batteries
The energy demand for data centers is surging right along with record-setting heat domes and conversations about a new “Category 6” for hurricanes, bringing serious concerns about grid stability on summer’s hottest days. That’s the kind of problem that keeps the heating and cooling specialists at Carrier awake at night, but they’ve come up with a scalable solution that can deployed yesterday: pair air conditioners with home batteries. Read more…
Heybike Prime Fall Sale drops ALPHA mid-drive e-bike to new $1,399 low + other lows, Autel 50A EV charger $455, Lectric, more
Today’s Green Deals is another nearly EV-packed edition, headlined by Heybike’s Prime Fall e-bike Sale with up to $700 savings – and many new and returning low prices, like the ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike hitting a new $1,399 low. Right behind it is Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 50A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $455, as well as Lectric’s restocked XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes with up to $674 in FREE gear starting from $1,399, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive launch savings on the new Bluetti RVSolar Power System and its bundles, the new low on ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 robot, and more.. Read more…
Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans for another EV
If you were waiting for the range-topping electric Dodge Charger, you might be out of luck. Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans to launch the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which promised to outmuscle the SRT Hellcat engine. Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. Read more…
Kia’s record-breaking run heats up with a wave of new and improved EVs
Kia can’t stop winning. Its refreshed line-up of EVs, sedans, and SUVs just powered another record-breaking quarter, putting it on pace for its third straight annual sales record. Read more…
We have the latest Rivian lease prices now that the federal EV tax credit has ended
Federal EV tax credits for new and used purchases and leases ended September 30, 2025, and we are now left to see how the market will respond. As of October 1, Rivian has updated lease prices for all trims of its R1 EVs – some are now less expensive, while others are more expensive. See how it all breaks down below. Read more…
Hyundai slashes 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. Read more…
Hyundai’s big electric SUV is getting a new trim
The IONIQ 9 is about to get an upgrade. Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV was spotted with some serious off-road upgrades, hinting that a new XRT trim is on the way. Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500
Tesla has officially launched and started taking orders for the updated Model Y Performance in the US, starting at $57,500 before incentives. Read more…
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis. Read more…
Bluetti launches RVSolar power system for on-the-go lifestyles with up to $1,850 exclusive savings from $1,169, ECOVACS, more
Following yesterday’s new EcoFlow releases, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s all-new RVSolar 48V Solar Power System launching alongside several bundles with up to $1,850 in exclusive savings – all starting from $1,169. Next, we have ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower hitting a new $785 low, as well as several BougeRV portable electric coolers getting up to 28% discounts starting from $160, a Greenworks compact chainsaw deal, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra launch deals, Bluetti’s Early Prime Day Sale lineup, and more.. Read more…
Bluetti launches RVSolar power system for on-the-go lifestyles with up to $1,850 exclusive savings from $1,169, ECOVACS, more
Following yesterday’s new EcoFlow releases, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s all-new RVSolar 48V Solar Power System launching alongside several bundles with up to $1,850 in exclusive savings – all starting from $1,169. Next, we have ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower hitting a new $785 low, as well as several BougeRV portable electric coolers getting up to 28% discounts starting from $160, a Greenworks compact chainsaw deal, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra launch deals, Bluetti’s Early Prime Day Sale lineup, and more.. Read more…
Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand. Read more…
Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand. Read more…
Rivian’s latest patents detail new headlamp and energy storage system with grid capabilities
Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?. Read more…
Rivian’s latest patents detail new headlamp and energy storage system with grid capabilities
Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?. Read more…
Solar leads EU electricity generation as renewables hit 54%
More than half of the European Union’s (EU) electricity came from renewables in the second quarter of 2025, and solar is leading from the front. Read more…
Solar leads EU electricity generation as renewables hit 54%
More than half of the European Union’s (EU) electricity came from renewables in the second quarter of 2025, and solar is leading from the front. Read more…
New Chevy Bolt seen charging at Tesla Supercharger in LA a week before reveal
So far we’ve seen nothing but teaser images of the new Chevy Bolt, but this weekend it was spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California ahead of its October 8 reveal. Read more…
