After securing another major partnership, Factorial is closing in on bringing its “groundbreaking” all-solid-state EV battery platform to global markets. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Bluetti sale drops Elite 200 v2 power station + Alternator Charger 2 to new $1,044 low, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max $749, Razor e-bike, more
This week’s Thursday Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s latest RV Power Sale that is offering a wide arrange of mobile backup power solutions, like the Elite 200 v2 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 at a new $1,044 low, among other options. We also have an EcoFlow 72-hour flash sale that has returned the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station to its second-best $749 rate (alongside three other offers), as well as Razor’s Rambler 16 e-bike at a $525 yearly low, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 48-hour Anker SOLIX flash sale offers ending tonight, the first discount on Aiper’s new IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system, and more.. Read more…
EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026
Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025, assuring that those sources provide virtually all net new generating capacity this year, according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. Read more…
Genesis is launching its first ultra-luxury minivan, but most buyers won’t see it
Genesis is jumping into the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) market with plans to launch its first ultra-luxury minivan. Genesis develops… Read more…
Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
Victor Nechita, who served as Tesla’s vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has announced he is leaving the company. The departure comes just days after the first Cybercab production unit rolled off the assembly line at Giga Texas, adding to an accelerating exodus of senior program managers at the automaker. Read more…
Jeep maker Stellantis is scrambling to cut EV costs, but it may have found its savior
After posting its first annual loss in company history, Jeep maker Stellantis is scrambling to turn things around. To reduce EV costs and enable more affordable vehicles, Stellantis may tap into China’s wealth of resources, marking new territory for a Western automaker.. Read more…
Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production
Just when you thought the micromobility world couldn’t get any stranger, Kawasaki decided to build an electric horse. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: JCB A45E electric articulating boom
British equipment experts JCB have developed a fully electric articulated boom lift that delivers the reach, maneuverability, and all-day productivity contractors expect, but without the emissions, noise, or fuel bills of diesel. Meet the A45E Articulated Boom Access Platform. Read more…
We took the brand new Subaru Uncharted EV off-roading in the mud
Subaru invited us out on a (rare) California rainy day to experience its new EV and see just what it can do off-road. But beyond it’s off-road abilities, how does it stack up to the rest of the market today. Read more…
That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle
For the last few years, one of the coolest bits of e-bike tech I’ve seen didn’t involve more power, bigger batteries, or new motor designs. It involved getting rid of the charger cable altogether. Read more…
These schools went solar – and the savings will pay for teachers
Fifteen schools in Wayne County, West Virginia, are getting solar power, and the district says the energy savings will fund teachers’ salaries. Read more…
Hyundai has high hopes for its first midsize pickup, and we may even see a new 4WD SUV
Hyundai looks to tap into a new market with its first midsize pickup. The pickup, potentially the IONIQ T7, may even share a body-on-frame platform with a rugged new 4WD SUV. Read more…
A free frunk? Ford says not so fast
If you want a frunk with your 2026 Mustang Mach-E, it won’t be free. Ford is charging extra for the front trunk on 2026 models. Read more…
Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
A new study shows that used Tesla prices have climbed 4.3% since the federal EV tax credit expired on September 30, while nearly every other used electric vehicle has dropped an average of 3.6%. Used EV market share has plunged 20% over the same period. Read more…
Volvo’s cheapest EV is about to be even more affordable
The EX30 is Volvo’s most affordable electric vehicle, but a new entry-level trim is expected to bring the price down considerably. Read more…
Tesla must face lawsuit alleging it replaced laid-off US workers with H-1B visa holders
A federal judge has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit alleging the automaker systematically discriminated against American workers by preferring H-1B visa holders for engineering positions, even as it laid off more than 6,000 US employees in 2024. Read more…
BYD cuts EV prices (again) with new 0% interest offer and daily payments for less than $5
After sales fell for a fifth straight month in January, BYD launched a New Year promotion offering 0% interest for 3 years and daily payments starting at less than $5. Read more…
Waymo in Chicago? Autonomous rideshare company confirms ‘laying the groundwork’ in The Windy City
After Chicago residents began posting images of Waymo vehicles being unloaded on the city’s streets, the autonomous rideshare company confirmed it is exploring expanding its network to the Second City. However, an obstacle currently stands in the way of that deployment. Read more…
I bought Walmart’s $199 e-bike to see how bad could it be?
As the internet’s resident e-bike guy, a lot of interesting things tend to come across my desk. Many of them get passed over; there’s only 24 hours in the day, after all. But when something is interesting enough, or in this case, quirky enough, it gets a second look. And this quirky little $199 Walmart e-bike definitely got another look this morning. Read more…
This new tech captures wasted power and cuts energy bills 20%
Factories waste vast amounts of electricity every time heavy machinery slows down. This Scottish company says it can capture that lost power and slash energy bills by up to 20%. Read more…

