Yes, flying cars are real. They are not just in the movies anymore. The first all-electric flying car is about to take flight after signing agreements with several airports. Read more…
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Tesla kept its promise not to settle. It cost the company an extra $183 million.
Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer in the Autopilot wrongful death case which resulted in a $243 million verdict against the company, according to new legal documents. Read more…
Hyundai is plowing billions into building more cars in the US, including a new robot-run plant
Hyundai wants to sell more vehicles in the US. The South Korean auto giant is investing an additional $5 billion to ramp up production. With billions more on the table, Hyundai will build a new robotics facility while ramping up production of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the US. Here’s what’s coming next. Read more…
Tesla announces Cybertruck expansion into South Korea
Tesla has announced that it is launching Cybertruck in South Korea, only the fourth market where the electric pickup truck becomes available and the first outside North America. Read more…
BYD’s Ferrari-slaying electric supercar shatters the EV speed record at nearly 300 mph
The Yangwang U9 is an EV powerhouse, packing four electric motors and a whopping 1,300 horsepower, but the new Track Edition model takes it to the next level. After reaching nearly 300 mph, BYD’s Yangwang U9 set a new global EV speed record. Read more…
The Cadillac Optiq vs other electric SUVs: Who’s got the most rear cargo space?
The Optiq is Cadillac’s most affordable electric SUV, and it’s already winning over drivers from other brands. Cadillac claims the new entry-level Optiq EV has “segment-best” rear cargo space, but how does it compare to other popular electric SUVs. Read more…
Major e-bike maker hits pause on US imports after new tariffs

In a move that underscores the growing instability in international e-bike trade, premium electric bike maker Riese & Müller has paused all e-bike shipments to the United States, citing unpredictable steel tariffs as the final straw. Read more…
Scientist exposes anti-wind groups as oil-funded. Now they want to silence him.
Oil-funded groups are engaging in strategic harassment to stop scientists from revealing the nature of their politically-linked disinformation networks – in what should be a surprise to nobody. Read more…
Save big on heat pumps and solar before Washington pulls the plug
Three years after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law, Rewiring America is rolling out a new effort to make sure homeowners don’t miss out on major savings.. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are growing fast in the US, and EVs are leading the way
Hyundai and Kia vehicles are popping up on US roads more than ever, and a lot of it has to do with EVs. The South Korean auto giants just hit another milestone as they gear up to introduce several new models. Read more…
China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone
Solar is taking off across Africa in a big way. According to a new analysis of China’s solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is almost here, and it sounds like a real game changer
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 3 in less than a month. It’s expected to be more affordable than the Kona Electric, but Hyundai’s new EV will be much more advanced. Read more…
CASE eliminates “messy middle” worries with ZQUIP battery swap tech
Amid the alliterative, anti-EV “messy middle” rhetoric and the Trump Administration EPA’s ongoing regulatory rollbacks, it’s been tough for fleet and equipment buyers with 8-12 year replacement cycles to make sense of where things are headed – but a new partnership between CASE Construction Equipment and ZQUIP could put those concerns to rest (and make a trip to the CASE dealer a no-brainer). Read more…
Ford cracks Corvette ZR1 ‘Ring record – with an electric van *
Just days after Chevrolet beat the mighty Ford Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring track record with their Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, Ford went back to the ‘Ring to reclaim some glory. They didn’t bring a Mustang along, though – they showed up with an electric van, and record-setting hot shoe Romain Dumas behind the wheel. Read more…
It happened: the storm hit. The power’s out. You have a home battery. Now what?
The storm hit. The power’s out. With all the damage around you, it looks like you might be without power for a few days (at least). But you planned for this. You have a home backup battery. What happens now. Read more…
Toyota’s new bZ SUV starts at under $35,000 and it’s bringing some serious upgrades
Toyota’s new electric SUV boasts significantly more range, a revamped interior and exterior, and an NACS port, allowing you to recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Despite the upgrades, the 2026 Toyota bZ now starts at under $35,000. Read more…
PA Turnpike to add 80 new Applegreen DC fast chargers by 2027
EV drivers who use the Pennsylvania Turnpike just got a jolt of good news: Two Applegreen DC fast charging stations have come online, adding to the growing network of over 60 EV chargers along the 360-mile toll road that links Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. Read more…
Ford CEO hints at an affordable Lincoln EV, but there’s a catch
Ford is doubling down on lower-cost electric vehicles for the future. That could now include its luxury Lincoln brand. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, an affordable Lincoln EV “would make sense,” but there’s more to it. Read more…
Lectric ONE e-bike gets $220 bundle at new $1,899 low in Labor Day Sale, FREE $5 EVgo charging credit, Anker solar security cams, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Labor Day Sale, which is not only seeing increased savings on its e-bike bundles, but is giving the ONE Long-Range Belt-Drive Commuter e-bike $220 in free gear and a $500 price cut to a new $1,899 low. We also have Anker’s eufy SoloCam Solar Security Camera multi-packs at their lowest prices starting from $120 (with the single-cam package at $65), as well as a $5 FREE credit promotion from EVgo to top off your EV’s battery at over 1,100 stations. From there, we have deals on EcoFlow solar generator bundles, a solar-charging Goal Zero light, two one-day-only discounts from Jackery and Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive low price on the Mango Power E 3,500Wh station, Heybike’s Mars 2.0 extra battery bundle, and more. Read more…
Tesla self-driving videos don’t do anything, give us the data
Tesla continues to post videos of its vehicles driving autonomously, with an employee in the driver’s seat, as proof that it is making progress in autonomous driving. Read more…

