When it comes to oddities of the electric vehicle variety, it doesn’t take much to pique my interest. If it’s got an electric motor and a funky shape, I’m down to clown. But being an electric bicycle guy through and through, anytime we can work some good ol’ pedaling action into the mix, I’m all the happier. And this week’s edition of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week sure tickles my fancy. Read more…
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First ever electric rail car mover gets to work at Port of Baltimore [video]
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has announced a first for the contemporary American maritime industry: a battery-electric rail car mover that can organize the rail yard without dirtying up the air around it. Read more…
Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding
Consulting firm TRC has made a name for itself in the clean trucking space both for managing the ACT Expo and helping commercial fleets navigate the increasingly complex world of ZEV incentives. This week, the company reached a major milestone: $2 billion in funding. Read more…
Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design. Read more…
Renewables provided 90% of new US capacity in 2024 – FERC
Renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass – accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity added in 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign.. Read more…
GM is saying goodbye to the gas-powered Chevy Blazer, leaving only the EV: Report
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will reportedly be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla sales are dropping, tariff situation, Nissan/Honda deal falls through, more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more. Read more…
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day, including on the new Wagoneer S. With a new cash bonus, you can score over $10,000 off Jeep’s new electric SUV. Here’s how. Read more…
Porsche will launch new gas-powered cars, because profits come first (for now)
Porsche will launch new gas-powered and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars as its EV models fail to gain traction. The sports car maker warned that the new combustion engine models and battery development expenses would hurt profits this year, sending share prices plunging. Read more…
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV arrives in Europe, but can it keep up with Volvo’s top-selling EX30?
BYD’s smaller electric SUV, the Atto 2, is now arriving in Europe and the UK. Despite its small size, BYD expects big demand for its newest EV. Can it compete with top-selling electric cars like the Volvo EX30. Read more…
Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover
Tesla sales in China are relatively fine despite the added complexity of managing the production switch to the new Mode Y, Tesla’s best-selling model. Read more…
Watch what happens when an electric hydrofoil boat hits big chop & waves
The Candela P-12 is the first hydrofoil electric ferry in the world to begin commercial operations. The 30-seat electric ferry uses a set of computer-controlled hydrofoil wings to fly above the surface of the water, resulting in a smoother and more efficient ride. But what happens when the seas get rough. Read more…
Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program
Trump’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a memo ordering states to suspend all state EV infrastructure deployment plans under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Read more…
Hyundai launches aggressive IONIQ 5 discounts in Korea as EV sales slump
Hyundai introduced significant discounts on its top-selling EVs, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric, in South Korea to overcome slumping sales. With government incentives, the IONIQ 5 now starts at just over $30,500 in Hyundai’s home market. Although demand remains strong in the US, Hyundai is still offering big savings opportunities. Read more…
This is the Chinese EV Ford’s CEO says it needs to beat ‘straight up in a street fight’
After announcing its electric vehicle business lost over $5 billion in 2024, Ford could face even more headwinds this year. Despite the threat of new tariffs and fewer government incentives, CEO Jim Farley stressed Ford is still “really confident” in its EV strategy. Farley said that Chinese EV makers are becoming a major global force, and even with tariffs, Ford needs to beat them “straight up in a street fight.” This is the electric car he was referring to. Read more…
Tesla CFO, chairwoman, and Elon’s brother sold tens of millions worth of TSLA stocks
Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, Taneja Vaibhav, and the head of Tesla’s board of directors, Robyn Denholm, have just sold tens of millions of dollars worth of Tesla (TSLA) stocks. Read more…
There’s finally(!) an automatic fix to restart failed EV charging sessions
The ChargeX Consortium has figured out how to automatically restart failed EV charging sessions at fast chargers so drivers don’t have to. Read more…
Nissan is scambling to find new EV partners as panic sets in
After ending its planned EV merger with Honda, Nissan is now on the hunt for a new partner to help it recover. To survive the industry’s shift to electric, software-defined vehicles, Nissan could turn to Apple supplier Foxconn. Read more…
Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y
Australia is the latest market to report a significant drop in Tesla sales for the first month of 2025, and in this case, the automaker can’t blame the Model Y changeover. Read more…
Massive EcoFlow phase 2 sale now offering up to $3,398 off power stations, Samsung Bespoke AI Laundry Combo $1,999, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s second phase of Game Day Power sale deals, with increased savings up to $3,398, including continuing 15% accessory discounts, new offers, and the 5% in extra savings switching to a threshold minimum. One of the newly added offers is the brand’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled alongside a smart extra battery and a transfer switch for home breaker backup for $3,499. We also have an appliance sale from Samsung that has dropped the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo All-in-One Washer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer to $1,999, among other models, with up to $648 in additional saving options. Lastly, we spotted Greenworks’ 60V 42-inch CrossoverT Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Mower coming with a larger bundle package of six 8.0Ah batteries and the 42-inch Bin Bagger accessory for a $4,300 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Valentine’s Day e-bike bundle offers, Bluetti’s limited-time flash sale, and more. Read more…