Hyundai launched a new “EV Burden Down Promotion” plan in South Korea, offering discounts on the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric to counter recent price cuts from Tesla and others. Read more…
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Duke Energy brings $100M, 50 MW battery project online
Just in time for this weekend’s wicked weather, Duke Energy has powered up a 50 MW grid battery at the former Allen coal plant — a major infrastructure upgrade that could help stabilize the grid and drive down energy costs across the Carolinas. Read more…
Nine EU nations to join forces on 100 GW of North Sea wind
Nine countries, including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, will pledge to jointly develop 100 GW of offshore wind in the North Sea and step up protection for critical infrastructure, Bloomberg reports. Read more…
Honda ProZision Autonomous ZTR electric riding mower gets real
An 800 lb. gorilla just entered the race to electrify the commercial lawn care space as Honda has officially begun production of its new ProZision series of battery-electric zero-turn mowers — including the all-new, all-electric ProZision Autonomous ZTR. Read more…
The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars
The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, like in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. Read more…
Lectric offers extremely rare $100 price cuts across all e-bikes from $799 lows, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale, Autel, BougeRV, more
We have a jam-packed Green Deals to close out this week for you, starting with the extremely rare Lectric weekend price cut flash sale that is dropping all its e-bikes by $100 – plus offering up to $220 bundles on select models – all starting with the XP Lite2 JW e-bike from a $799 low. From there, Anker SOLIX has launched a 72-hour flash sale that is not only retaining the previous flash sale’s low prices, but also adding new ones, like the C1000 Gen 1 Portable Power Station with an expansion battery and water-resistant bag for a new $729 low, and many others. You can also find Autel’s AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at $909, as well as a bunch of BougeRV camping equipment at some of their best prices, a handy pair of Worx sawhorse steals, some smart ambient lighting for outdoors and indoors, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three exclusive deals on VMAX VX2 EXTREME and VX4 e-scooters, and more. Read more…
China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month
Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. Read more…
Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges
Aptera Motors has announced the pricing of a new $9 million public offering, and the terms are putting significant pressure on the stock today. The solar electric vehicle startup is issuing shares at $2.00, a steep discount to yesterday’s closing price of $2.41, as it races to secure capital for production. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize
Volkswagen gave its electric SUV a sleek redesign. It will also go by a new name you might recognize. With its official debut just around the corner, the new ID.4 was spotted testing, giving us a sneak peek of the updates. Read more…
Lectric eBikes just did something it almost never does: a real price cut
Lectric doesn’t really do old-school sales. At least not the kind most of us think of when we hear the word. Sure, North America’s largest electric bike retailer, Lectric eBikes, has tons of great deals all year round. But the seasonal sales are often value bundles where the prices remain the same, but you get a ton of great accessories thrown in. Now for a limited time though, Lectric has launched an honest-to-goodness, save-you-some-real-money sale on America’s most popular electric bikes. Read more…
Heybike Villian launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike
Heybike is best known for affordable commuter e-bikes, fat-tire cruisers, and city-friendly rides. But the company is now stepping well outside the bike lane with something very different. Meet the Villain – a compact electric e-moto that looks and rides far more like a Sur-Ron–style light electric dirt bike than anything you’d legally call an electric bicycle. Read more…
Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
Tesla has officially removed Basic Autopilot as a standard feature for new Model 3 and Model Y orders in North America, effective immediately. The move forces buyers to subscribe to the $99/month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package to access lane-keeping capabilities that were previously free. Read more…
Here’s our first look at BYD’s upcoming flagship EVs
BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut just around the corner, we are getting our first look at the upcoming models. Read more…
Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car
Earlier today, Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla had “just started Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car.” Tesla’s stock immediately jumped over 4% on the news. Headlines across the financial press celebrated the milestone. Read more…
Federal EV incentives ended, California’s ZEV sales grew anyway
The California Energy Commission (CEC) reported this week that the state passed 2.5 million cumulative new zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in 2025.. Read more…
Tesla starts Robotaxi rides without safety monitor in Austin: what you need to know
Tesla has started offering Robotaxi rides without a safety monitor in Austin, Texas. After yet another set of missed timelines and a full decade of broken promises, Elon Musk is finally getting a version of the “win” he has been desperately seeking. But considering the alarming crash data we have and the evidence of heavy remote monitoring, should we be excited or terrified. Read more…
Exclusive $450 savings on VMAX VX2 EXTREME + VX4 e-scooters from $749, Anker 24-hour F2600 + F3800 station lows, more
Leading our Thursday Green Deals this week is the three exclusive $450 discounts you can score on VMAX’s VX2 EXTREME LT and ST electric scooters + the VX4 LT electric scooter – all starting from $749. Right behind those, we have an exciting 24-hour Anker SOLIX winter flash sale that you won’t want to miss, which offers the F2600 power station at a new $849 low alongside the F3800 power station at its $1,799 low, and other units. We also spotted BougeRV’s three varying bike carriers that hold up to 200 pounds – all at their lowest rates, as well as Greenworks’ 2-in-1 24V cordless polesaw + pole hedge trimmer combo kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 chargers with NACS or J1772 connectors, the Mammotion YUKA 2000 robot mower, and more.. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EV put on the back burner as GM plans to bring gas cars to Kansas plant
The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, GM plans to build only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the facility. Read more…
The 641hp Hyundai IONIQ 6 N launches in the UK with a new virtual gear shift and fun extras
Hyundai’s second performance EV is now available to order in the UK. The IONIQ 6 N delivers up to 641 horsepower for a 0-62 mph time in just 3.2 seconds, but the sporty EV offers much more than just raw power. Read more…
Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance with 50% discount – bigger than Tesla’s own
Lemonade has launched what it calls “Autonomous Car Insurance”, a first-of-its-kind product that slashes rates by approximately 50% for Tesla owners when Full Self-Driving is engaged. It’s a bold bet on FSD technology, and it significantly undercuts the discount offered by Tesla’s own insurance product. Read more…

