Tesla has settled another wrongful death lawsuit, and it has significant implications based on Tesla’s legal strategy of not settling unless it is at fault. Read more…
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CATL unveils new EV battery that charges as fast as pumping gas
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled its latest battery cell technologies, which charge as quickly as filling up a gas tank while potentially lowering costs without compromise. Read more…
FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Jan-Feb 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 98% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first two months of 2025, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
$350 million autonomous equipment sale is biggest in Epiroc history
The mining equipment experts at Epiroc will supply a fleet of autonomous, zero-emission electric Pit Viper 271E and SmartROC D65 BE drill rigs at a number of Australian mines operated by multinational metals firm, Fortescue. Read more…
Kia’s refreshed US-made, native NACS 2025 EV6 starts at $42,900
Kia announced pricing for the upcoming 2025 EV6, with lots of improvements from a mid-cycle refresh and only a slight price bump from the previous model. Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus exclusive offer at $535, Hoverfly foldable e-bike $423, Anker 90K mAh power station $198, more
We’re kicking off a new week here with a nice roundup of power station, e-bike, and other various markdowns in today’s edition of Green Deals. For starters, we’ve unpacked an exclusive offer on EcoFlow’s mid-range DELTA 3 Plus portable power station at $535, but you can also find the rather affordable Hoverfly foldable H3 e-bike as low as $423, and that’s alongside Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh LiFePO4 power station at $198, but don’t sleep on that one because it expires at the end of the day. Read more…
ArcBest Freight and logistics company deploys 14 electric terminal tractors
LTL carrier ArcBest Freight (ABF) announced plans to add five new Orange EV electric terminal tractors to its existing ZEV fleet, bringing its total deployment of these battery electric HDEVs to 14 … with even more to come. Read more…
New York adds $30 million more to its EV rebate pot
New York State has announced an extra $30 million for point-of-sale rebates to lease or buy more than 60 new EV models. Read more…
All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for April 2025 (and PHEV)
Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them for the industry noobs that they are. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, and down payment requirements and get you to drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…
Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue
Former Tesla engineer Christina Balan, who was fired in 2014, said in an interview that her entire team was threatened with deportation for taking her side when she brought up a brake safety issue directly to Elon Musk. She’s now succeeded in throwing out Tesla’s arbitration case against her, and hopes to meet Tesla directly in open court in a case that could influence corporate policy nationwide. Read more…
Can an electric bike really do 100 miles on a single charge?
When it comes to electric bikes, range anxiety is real — but it might be less of a concern than you think. In a recent real-world endurance test, Priority Bicycles’ Will Maurillo and Connor Swegle set out to answer a simple but ambitious question: Can a Current Plus e-bike hit 100 miles (160 km) on a single charge. Read more…
What’s happening with Tesla’s solar roof?
The Tesla Solar Roof tiles are still alive, but the product is on the back burner at Tesla as it failed to achieve its promises. Read more…
New 2026 Volvo S90 looks great – but if you can read this, you probably can’t have one
Volvo Cars took the wraps off new-for-2026 S90 plug-in hybrid, calling the big sedan the most elegant and comfortable 90 yet, promising nearly 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range and a comprehensive suite of high-end technology and design updates … but if you’re reading this in English, you probably can’t have one. Read more…
New 2026 Volvo S90 looks great – but if you can read this, you probably can’t have one
Volvo Cars took the wraps off new-for-2026 S90 plug-in hybrid, calling the big sedan the most elegant and comfortable 90 yet, promising nearly 50 miles (80 km) of all-electric range and a comprehensive suite of high-end technology and design updates … but if you’re reading this in English, you probably can’t have one. Read more…
This is it: Mazda EZ-60 crossover interior revealed ahead of global launch [video]
We got our first look at the new-for-2026 Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover just last week, but Mazda played coy with the interior, leading many in the media (including us) to believe that the interior would be pretty similar to the EZ-6 sedan‘s. We were wrong. Read more…
This is it: Mazda EZ-60 crossover interior revealed ahead of global launch [video]
We got our first look at the new-for-2026 Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover just last week, but Mazda played coy with the interior, leading many in the media (including us) to believe that the interior would be pretty similar to the EZ-6 sedan‘s. We were wrong. Read more…
Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]
For the Valen Rev+, Retrospec managed to get the best out of that iconic moto-style scrambler spirit and put it into a comfortably handling fat tire e-bike while also keeping the performance bits that make it fun, and the best part is it comes at a reasonable price of just under $1,80. Read more…
Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]
For the Valen Rev+, Retrospec managed to get the best out of that iconic moto-style scrambler spirit and put it into a comfortably handling fat tire e-bike while also keeping the performance bits that make it fun, and the best part is it comes at a reasonable price of just under $1,80. Read more…
Tesla delays new ‘affordable EV/stripped down Model Y’ in the US, report says
Tesla has reportedly delayed the launch of its new “affordable EV,” which is believed to be a stripped-down Model Y, in the United States. Read more…
The messy middle, hybrid semis, and century old tech comes to trucking
On today’s fleet-focused episode of Quick Charge, we talk about a hot topic in today’s trucking industry called, “the messy middle,” explore some of the ways legacy truck brands are working to reduce fuel consumption and increase freight efficiency. PLUS: we’ve got ReVolt Motors’ CEO and founder Gus Gardner on-hand to tell us why he thinks his solution is better. Read more…

