The world’s third-largest auto group is going all-in to lead the shift to electrification. With plans to pour a record over $16.6 billion into advancing new tech and EVs in South Korea, Hyundai is laying the groundwork for the future. Can the new investment help it surpass Volkswagen or Toyota in global sales. Read more…
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EcoFlow New Year sale phase 2 adds new power station deals from $50, LG all-in-one washer/dryer $1,000 off, EGO, Heybike, more
Today’s collection of Green Deals starts off with phase 2 of EcoFlow’s ongoing New Year sale, with fresh new deals joining alongside previous ones, like the site-exclusive bundle for the DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station that comes along with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at $1,472, among others. We also spotted $1,000 in savings on LG’s All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer Combo down at $1,999, as well as the best price in years on the EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that comes with two 5.0Ah batteries for $549. Lastly, Heybike’s New Year sale is seeing the best-selling Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike return to $999 so you can kickstart your 2025 adventures with $500 in savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s New Year savings on Lectric e-bikes, and more.. Read more…
Lucid Air passes the Canadian winter test with flying colors
I had the opportunity to drive the Lucid Air Touring for a little more than a week during the holidays, and I can say with confidence that the California-designed and engineered electric luxury sedan passes the Canadian winter test with flying colors. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
From February 2025, US Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will be able to charge their cars at over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada. Read more…
Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 SUVs its first year and now it’s ready to take the US by storm
Despite its smaller size, Volvo’s cheapest electric SUV is already having a massive impact on sales. In 2024, its first year on the market, Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 models. With deliveries now kicking off in the US, the EV is poised to see even more demand in 2025. Read more…
Model Y Juniper refresh spied uncamouflaged for first time in winter testing
Tesla’s Model Y “Juniper” refresh has been spotted for the first time undergoing winter testing in China, in anticipation of an imminent reveal. Read more…
Tesla officially appeals judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package
Tesla has officially filed its appeal against the Delaware judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package. Read more…
Hyundai’s 2025 IONIQ 5 EV is cheaper than a Toyota RAV4 with up to $16,000 in discounts
The upgraded electric SUV is arriving with up to $16,000 in savings. With discounts, Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 can be bought for under $28,000, nearly half off MSRP. That’s even cheaper than a new Toyota RAV4. Read more…
This Florida solar farm is supplying clean energy to 12 cities
Florida’s Rice Creek Solar Energy Center is now online, delivering nearly 75 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity to 12 cities across the state. The solar farm is part of the Florida Municipal Solar Project, one of the largest municipal solar initiatives in the US. Read more…
Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]
Despite how cold it may feel outside, Nissan’s electric SUV has likely been through colder. Nissan is proving its Ariya SUV can handle the extreme weather at its unique new test chamber at its tech center near Detroit. With temperatures ranging from -40 to 176 °F, the Ariya is being pushed to see what it’s made of. Read more…
Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion
A judge has officially approved a settlement in a case brought by Tesla shareholders against board members who will now have to return stock, cash, and give up on stock options worth a total of nearly $1 billion. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s new electric minivan caught undisguised for the first time
Who said minivans weren’t cool? Hyundai’s first electric minivan (which could double as a camper van) was spotted in public without camouflage, giving us a better look at what to expect. Check out the upcoming EV below. Read more…
Aptera shows its production-intent solar EV at CES, ships this year? (Update)
Aptera has publicly unveiled the production-intent version of its long-awaited solar EV, which it says will start deliveries by the end of this year. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is the first to earn the ‘Saudi Made’ badge on its EVs
The EV maker just secured another significant milestone as it looks to accelerate growth in 2025. Lucid (LCID) is now the first carmaker to earn the “Saudi Made” logo on its EVs. The badge symbolizes “quality, excellence, and customer trust” as The Kingdom shifts from oil to EVs. Read more…
Lectric New Year sale increases savings on XPedition 2.0 cargo e-bike bundle, Govee smart composter, Worx, Greenworks, more
Today’s Green Deals are being led by Lectric’s New Year sale that is giving folks up to $727 in free gear along with e-bike purchases, with increased savings on its new XPedition 2.0 13Ah Single-Battery Cargo e-bike that comes with $326 in free gear for $1,399. From there, we have a collection of handy devices and tools for around the home, with Govee’s Smart Electric Composter down at $300. We also have a new low price on Worx’s latest Nitro 40V Cordless Leaf Blower for $159, as well as two Greenworks deals – the 80V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel at $234 and an 80V 3-tool lawncare combo that is back at its $570 low for today only. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway e-bike preorder launch, and more.. Read more…
ZEEKR teases images of its next shooting brake EV, a sleek GT version of its 007 sedan
A day after sharing plans for three new BEV launches in 2025, ZEEKR has shared a look at one of them. The Chinese automaker has developed a shooting brake version of its 007 sedan, the ZEEKR 007 GT, which you can see for the first time below. Read more…
BYD’s new lower-priced Dolphin lands in Australia as the first EV priced under $30,000
China’s EV leader is unleashing its low-cost electric cars overseas. BYD now has the first EV to cost under $30,000 in Australia. After launching an even cheaper Dolphin model, BYD said stay tuned for another big announcement on Monday. Read more…
Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials’ while playing video games
Elon Musk is claiming that Tesla has started doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials internally’. He made the claim while playing video games, and It should be taken with a grain, or pound, of salt. Read more…
Mazda finally reveals plans to build its first dedicated EV: Here’s what we know so far
Mazda is finally stepping up with plans to build its first dedicated EV. The upcoming Mazda EV will be made in Japan and based on a new in-house platform. Here’s what we know about it so far. Read more…
New DOE report finds 90% of wind turbine materials are recyclable
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released an encouraging new report revealing that 90% of wind turbine materials are already recyclable using existing infrastructure, but tackling the remaining 10% needs innovation.. Read more…