The Century is considered the most luxurious Toyota, and now it’s being spun off into its own high-end brand. Despite the rumors, the ultra-luxury brand won’t be as electric as expected. Read more…
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FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Sept 2025
Newly published data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, reveal that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating capacity added in the first nine months of 2025. In September alone, solar provided 98% of new capacity, marking 25 consecutive months in which solar has led among all energy sources.. Read more…
Hyundai keeps IONIQ 5 EV leases affordable at just $189 a month
Hyundai is keeping one of the most affordable EV lease deals alive with the IONIQ 5 still available for just $189 a month through December. Read more…
White House unveils plan to raise your fuel costs, despite affordability crisis
The White House formally announced its plan to hike US fuel costs by $23 billion today, in the form of a new proposed rule cutting fuel efficiency requirements. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Piaggio Porter NPE micro truck gets it done
Vespa parent company Piaggio is rolling out a new electric city truck that packs XL capabilities in a Kei-sized package with plenty of Italian style — ultimately begging the question: if it can get the job done, what do we need these giant pickups for. Read more…
SparkCharge and Zipcar bring off‑grid fast charging to East Boston
SparkCharge has partnered with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Zipcar to launch the Northeast’s first off‑grid, mobile DC fast‑charging hub for shared EVs. The goal is to bring fast, reliable EV charging infrastructure into communities without having to wait for costly or slow grid upgrades. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it
Tesla’s registration numbers for November 2025 are starting to roll in for European markets, and they paint a stark picture: demand is still collapsing in nearly every major market, with one massive exception that is propping up the entire region. Read more…
Tesla Model Y named worst car for reliability in Germany’s major TÜV report
Tesla has received a brutal reality check from Germany this week. The country’s closely watched TÜV Report 2026 has not only ranked the Tesla Model Y as the absolute worst car for reliability in its age group but noted that it has the highest defect rate of any vehicle tested in the last ten years. Read more…
Rivian confirms new purple exterior color called ‘Borealis’ and is exploring interior scents
After nearly a year of speculation online, Rivian has confirmed it will begin offering a new purple exterior color, and we now have the name – Borealis. Inspired by its own community, Rivian’s latest color will be available for a limited time on select variants and arrives as part of a broader design initiative focused on sensory experiences. Read more…
Archer Aviation is planning an air taxi network around the Miami metro area including airports
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships in the Miami metropolitan area to establish a new air taxi network to support travelers around several key areas in Southern Florida, including local airports.. Read more…
Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals
Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada. Read more…
Amid affordability crisis, White House plans to raise your fuel costs by $23B
The White House will formally announce its planned hike in US fuel costs by $23 billion tomorrow, according to Reuters. Read more…
BYD tried crushing its $180K luxury SUV with a 2-ton tree and it barely left a mark [Video]
The Yangwang U8L is among the most expensive Chinese vehicles, starting at about $180,000. To prove it’s built for just about anything, BYD dropped a 2-ton tree on it, three times, and the ultra-luxury pretty much brushed it off. Read more…
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm fires up its first turbine
Germany’s largest offshore wind farm hit a big milestone: The first turbine at EnBW’s He Dreiht project has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity and sent it into the grid. Read more…
Ford’s EV sales plunge 60% in November with the F-150 Lightning still on hold
Ford’s EV sales fell by 60% in November from the year prior, following the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The F-150 Lightning is still on hold and could be scrapped altogether. Read more…
National Grid taps AI to combat rising wildfire risk in the Northeast
National Grid is rolling out new AI tools to get ahead of increasing wildfire risk across the Northeast. The utility is partnering with Washington DC-based Rhizome, a grid resilience planning company, to identify and prevent potential ignition threats across its transmission and distribution networks in Massachusetts, New York, and the UK. Read more…
EcoFlow Cyber Week Sale continues up to 80% power station discounts from $75 + exclusive DELTA 3 Ultra $879 low, Lectric, more
Cyber Monday may technically be over, but the savings aren’t slowing down, with today’s Green Deals being led by EcoFlow’s Cyber Week Sale that is continuing to take up to 80% off power stations, complete with extra savings and free gifts – all starting from $75. We also have Lectric’s Cyber Week e-bike sale with up to $893 savings starting from $999, which is donating $250 per order to foster children in need today, specifically, as well as an exclusive $1,620 savings on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Station at a new $879 low, and a bunch of other extended/updated deals from Anker SOLIX, Autel, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from the holiday event that are collected together in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Green Deals hub, which we will continue to update through the rest of the week, like yesterday’s ongoing $13,289 exclusive savings across 20 different EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X power station-centric offers, and more.. Read more…
Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts
The Honda Prologue was a top-selling EV, thanks in part to discounts that climbed over $20,000 at times. But after losing the $7,500 tax credit, sales of the electric SUV fell 86% in November. Read more…
Ford is finally launching an electrified Bronco: Here’s what to expect
Ford is gearing up to launch the new electrified Bronco as it aims to revamp the brand in Europe. Here’s what we know about the upcoming 4×4 so far. Read more…
YASA has put its record-setting axial flux motor into an in-wheel powertrain boasting 1,000 bhp… per wheel
Less than two months after smashing its own (unofficial) record in power density with its proprietary axial flux motor, YASA has unveiled a real-world application of the technology as an in-wheel motor. The current prototype can deliver up to 1,000 bhp per wheel, paving the way for what could be some of the most powerful (and fast) EVs if the in-wheel motor continues development. Read more…

