Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has posted its quarterly fiscal report and letter to shareholders for Q2 2025. QuantumScape’s progress update includes an expanded agreement with Volkswagen Group’s battery business, PowerCo, and a new joint development agreement with an additional OEM. Read more…
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Kia’s EV sales are closing in on 500,000 with new electric SUVs, sedans, vans, and more
After launching a wave of new electric SUVs, sedans, crossovers, and vans, Kia is about to hit a big milestone. Kia’s EV series is expected to cross over 500,000 in cumulative global sales this month. Read more…
EcoFlow July Monthly Madness takes up to 58% off units + bonus savings/rewards, Aventon Ramblas eMTB, Bluetti, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s eight-day July Monthly Madness Sale that will run through the rest of the month taking up to 58% off power stations with bonus savings, 2x and 3x EcoCredit rewards, and chances to win more from the brand’s Lucky Sping wheel – with prices starting from $179. Next, we’re shining a spotlight on the Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike that is retaining its $2,599 annual low, alongside other select models from the brand, as well as Bluetti’s compact AC2P Portable Power Station at a $169 low. Bringing up the rear are two Greenworks deals – one being an off-season snow blower discount while the other offers a 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer combo kit through the rest of the day. All these and more are waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer MD power station low price, Govee’s new Outdoor Garden Lights, and more. Read more…
This electric bike brand will soon start building their e-bikes in New York
Utica, New York, is about to become a new hub for electric bikes, or at least that’s the plan, if eBliss Global has a say in it. Read more…
Another automaker is now turning to more affordable EVs as the competition heats up
After seeing the success of rivals, Subaru doesn’t want to be left behind. Subaru looks to join Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, and several other automakers that are doubling down on more affordable EVs. Read more…
Tesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?
Tesla has put its foot in its mouth regarding its self-driving efforts during its quarterly conference call last night. The automaker admitted that ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’ on its HW4, despite Tesla highlighting how its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas is using HW4. Read more…
Hyundai’s new EV sports car might be hard to get with limited production
Hyundai’s new EV sports car, the IONIQ 6 N, will be built in very limited numbers. Only a few thousand units will be made annually for buyers in the US, Europe, Korea, China, and other global markets. Read more…
Superchargers are the only part of Tesla’s business seeing growth right now
Tesla’s business in shrinking in every way except for one: Supercharging revenue, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk once said would never become a profit center for the company. Read more…
Tesla claims it produced the first builds of its ‘new affordable’ electric car models
Tesla claims to have produced the “first builds” of its new “more affordable” electric car models, which are expected to be stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot less safe, Optimus freezes, electric Mustang goes 250,000 miles
On today’s road-ready episode of Quick Charge, Tesla released data hinting that its Autopilot ADAS solution may be less safe to use than before. We’ve also got some news from inside the Tesla diner experience, plus a 250,000 mile Ford Mustang Mach-E that still has more than 90% of its battery capacity left. Read more…
Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of the US population by the end of the year and we can’t stop laughing. Read more…
You can finally get your motorcycle license on an electric, and everyone’s loving it
Getting a motorcycle license just got a little easier – and more electrifying. In a move that could help usher more riders into the electric future, new riders now have a chance to learn on LiveWire electric motorcycles as part of a licensing course. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is driving EV innovation in America with or without help from Washington
Lucid (LCID) is making big moves to advance electric vehicles in the US. After launching a new alliance with four US producers, Lucid is building a domestic supply chain for EVs to help America keep pace with China and others. Read more…
Tesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025
Tesla released its Autopilot safety report for Q2 2025, confirming that Autopilot safety has regressed so far in 2025. Read more…
Toyota will begin building EVs, electric pickups in new markets in the next few months
Toyota announced plans to begin building electric vehicles in Indonesia this year as it looks to counter surging Chinese rivals. It will be its third country where Toyota produces EVs, following China and Japan. Later this year, Toyota will also begin building electric pickups in another market. Read more…
After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life
The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years, this Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going strong with more than 90% of its original battery capacity. Read more…
New York slams the brakes on offshore wind grid plans as feds halt permits
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to pull the plug on its current planning process for offshore wind power lines. Because the Trump administration has put a freeze on permitting new offshore wind projects, New York says it’s “impossible” to move ahead on schedule. Read more…
California Governor signs two new electric bike safety bills into law
California’s growing fleet of electric bikes is the subject of two new laws signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom and intended to increase the safety of the quickly growing form of alternative transportation. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down
Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in California, the largest EV market in the US, and this decline is dragging the entire EV market down. Read more…
This $900 million solar farm in Texas is going 100% to data centers
Enbridge is going big on solar again in Texas, and Meta is snapping up all the solar power it can get. Read more…

