An investor group representing several large public pension funds has sent a letter urging Tesla shareholders to vote down Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package, and to replace all of the board members up for re-election, detailing its concerns about Tesla’s corporate governance and risk to long-term shareholder value. Read more…
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96 DC fast chargers are coming to Western Canada’s highways
Wallbox’s Supernova DC fast chargers will power a major new EV charging network across Western Canada. Read more…
96 DC fast chargers are coming to Western Canada’s highways
Wallbox’s Supernova DC fast chargers will power a major new EV charging network across Western Canada. Read more…
Jeep vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline, for now
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models. Read more…
Jeep vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline, for now
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models. Read more…
The era of cheap Chinese solar + storage is ending – here’s why
Solar and storage prices are about to rise after a year and a half of record lows, according to new data from Wood Mackenzie. Equipment procurement costs for solar and energy storage will jump around 9% starting in Q4 2025, marking the end of the bargain pricing developers have enjoyed for the last 18 months. That’s because China is changing the rules. Read more…
The era of cheap Chinese solar + storage is ending – here’s why
Solar and storage prices are about to rise after a year and a half of record lows, according to new data from Wood Mackenzie. Equipment procurement costs for solar and energy storage will jump around 9% starting in Q4 2025, marking the end of the bargain pricing developers have enjoyed for the last 18 months. That’s because China is changing the rules. Read more…
2026 Buick Electra EREV arrives 190 miles of EV range and an affordable price
Buick has had the best EV name in the business for decades, but an electrified Electra sedan hasn’t been offered in the US — yet. While everyone is fretting about the death of the Federal EV tax credit, Buick has been working on a new extended-range EV for China that offers usable range and entry-luxe features at an affordable price. Read more…
Urban Arrow launches new, more affordable electric cargo bike
Urban Arrow, a Dutch brand best known for its front-loading cargo box bikes (or bakfiets), has just expanded into new… Read more…
BMW keeps the good times going with $7,500 off MSRP on all its EVs
The $7,500 tax credit may be gone, but that isn’t stopping BMW. The Ultimate Deal Machine is rolling into the Brave New World of EVs this October with a $7,500 purchase credit off MSRP across the board (and that’s just the beginning). Read more…
Hyundai’s first EV sports sedan has arrived: The 650 hp IONIQ 6 N launches in Korea for $57,000
Hyundai officially launched the new IONIQ 6 N in its home market this week. The IONIQ 6 N, Hyundai’s first electric sports sedan, packs a monstrous 650 horsepower, yet Hyundai insists it’s not all about the performance. Read more…
FERC: Solar + wind made up 90% of new US power generating capacity to July 2025
Solar and wind accounted for 90% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first seven months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In July, solar alone provided 96% of new capacity, making it the 23rd consecutive month solar has held the lead among all energy sources. Read more…
EV Apocalypse | the EV tax credit is gone, but the deals stay STRONG!
. Tesla confirms new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging
Tesla has confirmed that the new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for both vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications. Read more…
Toyota’s EV sales crashed, but here’s what’s really going on
Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more. Read more…
HVAC giant Carrier has a solution for AC’s excessive grid load: home batteries
The energy demand for data centers is surging right along with record-setting heat domes and conversations about a new “Category 6” for hurricanes, bringing serious concerns about grid stability on summer’s hottest days. That’s the kind of problem that keeps the heating and cooling specialists at Carrier awake at night, but they’ve come up with a scalable solution that can deployed yesterday: pair air conditioners with home batteries. Read more…
Heybike Prime Fall Sale drops ALPHA mid-drive e-bike to new $1,399 low + other lows, Autel 50A EV charger $455, Lectric, more
Today’s Green Deals is another nearly EV-packed edition, headlined by Heybike’s Prime Fall e-bike Sale with up to $700 savings – and many new and returning low prices, like the ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike hitting a new $1,399 low. Right behind it is Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 50A Level 2 EV Charging Station at $455, as well as Lectric’s restocked XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes with up to $674 in FREE gear starting from $1,399, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive launch savings on the new Bluetti RVSolar Power System and its bundles, the new low on ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 robot, and more.. Read more…
Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans for another EV
If you were waiting for the range-topping electric Dodge Charger, you might be out of luck. Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans to launch the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which promised to outmuscle the SRT Hellcat engine. Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. Read more…
Kia’s record-breaking run heats up with a wave of new and improved EVs
Kia can’t stop winning. Its refreshed line-up of EVs, sedans, and SUVs just powered another record-breaking quarter, putting it on pace for its third straight annual sales record. Read more…
