On today’s wheelin’ and dealin’ episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you’ve seen Kyle. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Hyundai is launching its all-solid-state ‘Dream’ EV battery pilot line next month
Hyundai is set to shake up the EV market with advanced new batteries soon. In March, Hyundai will reveal its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line to the public for the first time. The “Dream” batteries promise to unlock more range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density. Read more…
Genesis GV90 ultra-luxury EV crashes and gets stuck during testing [Video]
Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious EV yet, the GV90. The flagship electric SUV will challenge ultra-luxury brands like Rolls Royce. However, after it crashed and got stuck during cold weather testing, Genesis may need to fine-tune it before it’s ready to hit the road. Check out the video of it below. Read more…
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving
Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win. Read more…
Volvo EX30 goes Cross Country: Meet the urban electric SUV with an off-road attitude
Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV just got the Cross Country treatment. The rugged new EX30 model is Volvo’s first EV to earn the rugged Cross Country upgrade. Check out the upgraded model below. Read more…
SkyDrive hits latest certification milestone and shares first real-life image of its eVTOL in flight
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive shared two exciting developments today. First, it has officially received a G-1 certification in Japan for its flagship “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL. This is a step forward for the aviation startup working toward commercial eVTOL operations in Japan and the US. In the meantime, SkyDrive also shared its first real-world images of its aircraft, including one in the air. Read more…
EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale takes 57% off power stations with bonus savings, Lectric ONE e-bike with $308 in free gear, more
Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.. Read more…
Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026
Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets. Read more…
Lift’s new Lift5 and LiftX electric foil surfboards make gliding over water easier than ever
Foil wings are changing the way that watercraft operate. Foils are now exploding in water transport, from surfing to boating… Read more…
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Tesla stores have increasingly become targets of vandals amid rising discontent with the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. Read more…
BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free
BYD believes good tech should be available to everyone. The world’s largest EV maker is making smart driving more affordable by upgrading its top-selling EVs with new tech, for free. Even its cheapest model, the Seagull, which starts at under $10,000 (69,900 yuan), is getting a smart upgrade. Read more…
Spy image reveals our first look at the EV interior of NIO’s new Firefly sub-brand
The details of Chinese EV automaker NIO’s ultra-affordable sub-brand, Firefly, continue to trickle in from overseas. A spy image of the interior of the first Firefly model is spreading like wildfire across Chinese social media, sharing our first look at its front seat. Read more…
Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900
Rumors leaked last week, and now it’s official: the Rivian Commercial Van is now available to order for fleets of any size, even down to a single van – but still only for businesses, not individuals. Read more…
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing this February. Read more…
At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
The 2025 Chicago Auto Show opened this week, and I’ve been struggling a bit with how to approach this story about the decline and fall of what was once the American auto industry’s premier commercial vehicle show – but one thing was absolutely clear: the Nissan LEAF is the best new car deal in Chicago. **. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
A Tesla owner reported that he crashed his Cybertruck into a pole after hitting a curb while using Full Self-Driving, Tesla’s advanced driving assist system that Elon Musk claims will be unsupervised this year. Read more…
How adult-site OnlyFans helped this high-tech handlebar come to market
We’ve spent years following interesting high-tech developments in the e-bike industry, often while the more traditional non-electric cycling industry has had to make do with comparatively lower-tech leaps. But now all cyclists can rejoice in an interesting new “smart handlebar” that happens to have gotten a friendly helping hand from an unlikely source. Read more…
New EU copyright spurs hope of an electrified Lancia Fulvia comeback
In a new copyright filing at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) from January 30th, Stellantis has reserved exclusive rights to apply the Fulvia name to, “powered vehicles for use on land.” And, while that’s a long way from a confirmation – there’s reason to hope. Read more…
Is this America’s first electric refrigerated catering truck for aviation?
Global airport ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Mallaghan just deployed what it says is North America’s first ever fully electric refrigerated catering truck designed specifically for the aviation industry. Read more…
Pet Valu deploys electric semi trucks so pets can breathe a bit easier
They may not purr like a well-tuned diesel, but Pet Valu has added two brand-new, whisper-quiet Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks to its growing logistics fleet as part of the company’s ongoing effort to transform its supply chain into one that’s more efficient, and more sustainable. Read more…