Following another round of price cuts last month, BYD is now facing backlash from top Chinese officials and regulators. China warned BYD’s latest cuts are triggering “price war panic,” and that it’s now getting out of hand. Read more…
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Here’s how Tesla might be impacted by the Musk/Trump divorce
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Trump are in the middle of a nasty break-up and it didn’t take long for Musk’s companies, including Tesla, were thrown in the middle of it like kids in a divorce. Read more…
Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
Tesla has announced that it now offers interest-free loans on the Cybertruck until the end of the month. The move is the equivalent of a roughly $10,000 discount and shows that Tesla has reached a new level of desperation in trying to sell the Cybertruck. Read more…
This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global
Would you buy Nissan’s new EV for under $17,000? Nissan said the N7 has already “exceeded our expectations,” as orders continue to climb in China. With plans to launch the new EV globally, can the N7 help Nissan turn things around. Read more…
Rad Power Father’s Day Sale takes up to $600 off e-bikes, EcoFlow 72-hour backup and battery sale from $349, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Father’s Day Sale, which is taking up to $600 off e-bikes, like the Dad-approved RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike for $1,399. EcoFlow has also launched 72-hour flash savings from its June Disaster Sale on three add-on units, like the Home Backup Kit, which is getting a rare discount to $349, along with two expansion battery bundle offers. We also have two lawn care solution deals that offer 2-in-1 functionality, with the Greenworks 24V 10-inch Cordless Pole Saw and Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at its $200 low, while the Worx GT3.0 20V String Trimmer/Edger comes with two batteries for $94. Lastly, to help with your summer home prep, there’s Camplux’s 18W Tankless Electric Water Heater at $260, as well as alternate-sized models. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low prices on the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler bundles, and more. Read more…
TSLA drops 14% as investors see corruption being priced out of Tesla stock
Tesla stock dropped over 50 points today, primarily in response to a very public feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and convicted felon Donald Trump. Read more…
Is the Chevy Equinox plug-in hybrid coming soon?
A new Chevy Equinox prototype was spotted testing, hinting that a new plug-in hybrid variant could be coming soon. The Equinox is already a top-selling EV in the US (and Canada), but a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model would be a first for one of GM’s most popular SUVs. Read more…
Kia only sold 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, but don’t count it out yet
Kia’s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
Hyundai’s electric minivan is almost here. The new Staria EV was spotted driving on public roads in Korea for the first time ahead of its official launch later this year. Read more…
BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
BYD is making its presence felt in the UK after registrations jumped more than fivefold last month. The EV leader registered over 3,000 vehicles in May, overtaking Tesla, and is quickly closing in on its full-year sales. With its most affordable EV hitting the market, BYD is expected to gain even more ground this year. Read more…
It’s official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes
New York City officials are preparing to roll out a new speed limit for electric bikes – and it’s not exactly a green light. Under the newly announced plan, the city will soon set a 15 mph (25 km/h) speed cap for all e-bikes, as part of a broader crackdown aimed at addressing rising concerns about sidewalk safety, delivery rider behavior, and e-bike-related crashes. Read more…
Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
Tesla is caught in a legal fight in which it admitted that it would “suffer financial harm” if its self-driving crash data would becomes public, but it’s not for the reason you are thinking. Read more…
EVs, Hybrid sales were strong in May as overall demand holds steady
With tax refund season behind us and tariff talks taking a back seat to other dystopian headlines, the month of May gave us our first “clean” look at the US car market in 2025 – and the verdict is in: hybrids are leading the charge while EVs are a mixed bag. Read more…
Amazon to test humanoid robots for package delivery with Rivian electric vans
Amazon is about to start testing humanoid robots for package delivery. The goal is for the robots to come out of the Rivian electric delivery vans and bring packages to your door. Read more…
China spends nearly as much on energy as US and EU combined – IEA
Global energy investment is on track to hit a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, according to the new International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual World Energy Investment report, even as the world navigates economic turbulence and rising geopolitical risks. Read more…
Hyundai cuts 2025 IONIQ 5 lease prices to just $179 per month
Hyundai’s electric SUV is more affordable than ever. After cutting lease prices again this month, you can lease the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, which now features a longer range and a Tesla NACS charging port, for just $179 per month. Read more…
Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs
Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs
Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…

