Its solid-state batteries are already showing promise with real-world tests delivering over 745 miles of range on a single charge. Now, Factorial Energy is going public as it aims to bring the promising new battery tech to market as soon as 2027. Read more…
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GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature. Read more…
MOD Christmas Sale offers rare 10% sitewide e-bike savings from $1,799, Anker SOLIX final Xmas flash sale, Segway F3 e-scooter $750, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals are being led by the rare 10% savings from MOD Bikes’ Christmas Sale, which includes the second-ever discount on the new MOD Groove SideCar 3 e-bike at $3,149, among others. From there, we also have Anker’s final SOLIX 48-hour Christmas flash sale that is taking up to $5,299 off six varying offers that start from $699, as well as Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $750, a rare Greenworks 40V power station deal, a DEWALT wet/dry shop vacuum discount, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Christmas Member Day Sale, or EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that ends tonight, and more.. Read more…
We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
If you’ve covered e-bikes as long as I have, you’ll know two things about them: they’re an awesome way to get around, and the basic technology behind an e-bike motor hasn’t radically changed in a long, long time. However, based on the new e-bike motor design I just tested from a powertrain technology company called CHARGE, the e-bike world may be about to get turned on its head. These guys discovered that nearly any e-bike hub motor can perform regenerative braking, but everyone has just been building them wrong this whole time. Read more…
Tesla driver crashes during livestream desmonstrating ‘Full Self-Driving’ features
A Tesla drove in the wrong direction, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle, during a livestream, demonstrating Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ features. Read more…
Watch BYD’s insanely fast EV charger add nearly 250 miles range in 5 minutes [Video]
BYD is closing the gap between gas pumps and EV chargers. A new video shows one of its EVs gaining nearly 250 miles (400 km) of range in just five minutes. Read more…
Hyundai’s flagship electric SUVs are affordable and ‘top-tier’ for safety
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, won the most IIHS Top Safety Award for the second year in a row, with its flagship electric SUVs delivering “top-tier” safety performance in every test. Read more…
Tesla signs massive 1 GWh Megapack project in the UK with Matrix Renewables
Tesla Energy has secured another massive Megapack project in the UK. Matrix Renewables announced today that it has signed a full EPC agreement with Tesla for a 500 MW / 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Scotland. Read more…
Kia’s sporty new electric SUV spotted ahead of its big debut [Video]
Kia is set to unveil several new electric GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, including the EV3, EV4, and EV5. With its debut less than a month away, Kia’s sporty midsize electric SUV was spotted on the road, offering our closest look at it yet. Read more…
Pennsylvania Turnpike opens its first federally funded EV chargers
Pennsylvania just opened its first federally funded EV charging station on the Pennsylvania Turnpike — a key step toward making long-distance EV travel easier across the state. Read more…
Maryland’s largest solar farm is now online on a former coal mine
A former coal mine in western Maryland is now generating solar power – and it’s the largest solar farm in the state. Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) has brought Maryland’s largest solar project online in Garrett County, turning reclaimed coal mine land into a source of clean electricity. Read more…
Bluetti Member Day Sale takes up to 50% off power stations + accessories, Segway e-bikes from $1,800 low, EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale, more
We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals (and our lead-up to Christmas) with Bluetti’s newly launched Member Day Sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations and accessories – plus, offering coupon/gift card promotions. Among the group, we spotted the AC200L Portable Power Station bundled with an alternator charger 1 at $999. From there, we also have Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes at their lowest prices starting from $1,800 as part of the brand’s ongoing Christmas Holiday EV Sale, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Christmas flash sale offers starting from $799, a collection of Govee smart appliances, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page in our most recent Electrified Weekly roundup edition.. Read more…
Tesla’s Robotaxi project in Austin is much smaller than Musk claims
An engineering student managed to reverse-engineer Tesla’s Robotaxi app and collect data that shows the autonomous but supervised ride-hailing system in Austin consists of no more than a few vehicles (~5) operating at the same time. Read more…
BYD design patent leaks, revealing new lower-priced pickup truck [Images]
BYD is gearing up to reveal a new pickup truck that will sit under the Shark as a lower-priced alternative. A new design patent offers a closer look. Read more…
Home energy upgrades you’ll regret not doing while installing rooftop solar
Adding a rooftop solar array to your home or business can be exciting and expensive. As such, it might be tempting to cut corners to keep costs down — but some upgrades are simply much cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later, and we’ve got some prime examples right here. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck is going to be a $35,000 truck in 18 months, expert says
Tesla Cybertruck used prices are declining as more trucks reach two years old. Doug DeMuro, a popular car reviewer who became somewhat of a car pricing expert through his auction site Car and Bids, now predicts the Tesla Cybertruck will be selling for just $35,000 in 18 months. Read more…
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that’s not all
Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event. Read more…
Tesla has YouTube clips, CATL has bots on the ground — right now
While Tesla struggles shake off allegations of remote operation for its robots, CATL is putting its new “Moz” humanoid robots to work — the company says it’s got the world’s first large-scale implementation of humanoid robots working at their Zhongzhou battery pack facility in China. Read more…
Apollo Phantom 2.0 review: A fast and capable electric scooter that still feels refined
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years, and many of them blur together. Plenty are fast. Many are powerful. Some look aggressive. But only a handful manage to combine all of that with a ride that actually feels polished and confidence-inspiring. After spending real time riding the Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V version), it’s clear this scooter sits firmly in that top tier. Read more…
Five for Five: Kia PV5 scores 5 star European safety rating
For serious fleet buyers, safety isn’t a “nice-to-have,” it’s an absolute must – and Kia’s new PV5 electric van meets that need with a positively stellar, five-star safety rating on the tough European NCAP safety test. Read more…

