Tesla has lost another leader of its Optimus humanoid robot program, which is upsetting those who bet on Tesla’s stock (TSLA), as CEO Elon Musk says most of Tesla’s value is tied to the robot. Read more…
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Tesla loses another Optimus robot leader, and upsets TSLA stock gamblers
Tesla has lost another leader of its Optimus humanoid robot program, which is upsetting those who bet on Tesla’s stock (TSLA), as CEO Elon Musk says most of Tesla’s value is tied to the robot. Read more…
Hyundai is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles, including the Palisade and IONIQ EVs
Hyundai issued a recall for nearly 600,000 vehicles in the US, including the popular Palisade SUV and several IONIQ electric vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles, including the Palisade and IONIQ EVs
Hyundai issued a recall for nearly 600,000 vehicles in the US, including the popular Palisade SUV and several IONIQ electric vehicles. Read more…
Controversial electric moto influencer ‘Surronster’ appears to have been arrested
It looks like electric motorcycle influencer Surronster has landed himself in trouble south of the border, based on an arrest video posted to his social media channels. Read more…
US clean energy jobs hit 3.56M in 2024 but the feds may kill the boom
Clean energy jobs surged in 2024, growing more than three times faster than the rest of the US economy and adding nearly 100,000 new positions. That brought the total clean energy workforce to 3.56 million people, according to the 10th annual Clean Jobs America report from E2. Read more…
Panasonic has battery that can give Tesla Model Y 450 miles of range
Panasonic, the Japanese manufacturing giant, says it is working on a new battery cell that can add 90 miles of range to the Tesla Model Y – pushing it to over 450 miles (725 km). Read more…
Panasonic has battery that can give Tesla Model Y 450 miles of range
Panasonic, the Japanese manufacturing giant, says it is working on a new battery cell that can add 90 miles of range to the Tesla Model Y – pushing it to over 450 miles (725 km). Read more…
Genesis is about to launch a slew of new luxury EVs and hybrids: Here’s what’s coming
Genesis is turning 10, and it’s celebrating with a few big surprises. The rising luxury brand is rolling out a slate of new hybrids and EVs, including an ultra-luxe flagship SUV and off-roader. Read more…
Genesis is about to launch a slew of new luxury EVs and hybrids: Here’s what’s coming
Genesis is turning 10, and it’s celebrating with a few big surprises. The rising luxury brand is rolling out a slate of new hybrids and EVs, including an ultra-luxe flagship SUV and off-roader. Read more…
Bluetti power station + alternator charger bundles up to $1,000 off, Heybike Golden Fall e-bike sale offers $600+ savings, more
We’ve got plenty of Green Deals to help you enjoy far more in fall, headlined by Bluetti’s power station and alternator charger bundles for on-the-go backup support with exclusive pricing starting from $618. There’s also Heybike’s Golden Fall e-bike sale that you can jump on to travel around your town or beyond and enjoy the changing season – with deals starting from $999. We also have tools from EGO and Husqvarna, as well as some travel-friendly devices like portable water heaters, projectors, and ongoing sales waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery 72-hour sale that dropped the Explorer 2000 Plus 400W solar bundle to a new low, Velotric’s Ride into Fall e-bike Sale, and more. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are on the way — Mercedes’ partner plans deliveries by 2025
Solid-state EV batteries will be here before you know it, Mercedes-backed Farasis Energy claims. During a recent investor meeting, Farasis said it will begin delivering solid-state EV batteries by the end of 2025. Read more…
$75M boosts EV Realty’s first big rig charging hub in California
EV Realty just broke ground on its first big truck charging hub in San Bernardino, California. The site sits in a prime location: by the San Bernardino Intermodal Facility, 60 million square feet of warehouse space, and Interstates 10 and 215 – a major freight route from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Read more…
Is the Chevy Equinox EV the best bang for your buck?
Starting at under $35,000 with up to 319 miles of range, class-leading tech, and more, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to beat. But, is “America’s most affordable 315+ miles range EV,” really the best value. Read more…
Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?
The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut the Ariya from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV. Read more…
Solar + nuclear to surge in Middle East as electricity demand soars – IEA
Electricity demand is skyrocketing across the Middle East and North Africa, and it’s being driven by two big factors: cooling homes and businesses in extreme heat, and making seawater drinkable through desalination. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows just how dramatic the surge is. Electricity use in the region has tripled since 2000, and it’s expected to jump another 50% by 2035. That’s like adding the current combined electricity demand of Germany and Spain. Read more…
Hyundai wants to kill off this popular EV design trend, and I have to agree
Is it just me, or do too many new vehicles look about the same? Hyundai believes it’s time to end a popular trend that nearly every EV has nowadays. Read more…
Jackery 72-hour sale increases savings and drops Explorer 2000 Plus 400W solar bundle to new $1,499 low, Velotric fall e-bike sale, more
Leading our Green Deals today is Jackery’s 72-hour Home Backup Flash Sale that is increasing savings from its previous sale to 52% – plus, there’s 5% and 10% bonus savings too. Among the large lineup, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station bundled with two 200W solar panels is falling to a new $1,499 low. We also have Velotric’s Ride into Fall Sale that is taking up to $400 off e-bikes and offering select fall gift bundles, like the T1 ST Plus Lightweight Urban e-bike coming with a FREE cargo rack at $1,299, among others. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale that is dropping the DELTA Pro 440W solar bundle to a new $1,799 low alongside the three other offers, as well as two pressure washer deals – one of which only lasts through the day – and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway E3 Pro Electric Scooter launch deal, the exclusive new low on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 100W solar bundle, and more.. Read more…
Toyota’s new app rewards EV and PHEV drivers for charging, since it doesn’t happen enough
Toyota introduced a new “science-backed” app that rewards EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers for charging their vehicles. Why? Because, according to Toyota’s own research, PHEV drivers don’t plug in often enough. Read more…
Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
Tesla is attempting to conceal the details of three separate accidents involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, despite having only two months of service with a small fleet. Read more…

