Chick-fil-A is working with microgrid developer SolMicroGrid to pilot solar and battery storage microgrids at its restaurants in California. Read more…
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Rivian’s first EV police cruiser is here: Meet the patrol-ready R1S
With a 0 to 60 mph sprint in as quick as 2.6 seconds, you might have a hard time outrunning Rivian’s electric SUV. Soon, it will be hitting the streets after the Palo Alto police department debuted the patrol-ready R1S, Rivian’s first police cruiser. Read more…
Thousands of Tesla owners doxxed. The only way to get off the list? Sell your car
Amid worldwide protests against Tesla due to CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in the company, a website has surfaced with address and contact information of thousands of Tesla owners. And the same site says that the only way to get off the list is to prove that you’ve sold your car. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet
Tesla (TSLA) has officially obtained a permit in California to operate an internal fleet for a ride-hailing service, but it’s not for robotaxi yet. Read more…
Jackery flash sale takes $2,500 off select units with extra savings + gift, Heybike Mars 2.0 hits $899 low, Autel EV charger, EGO, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Jackery’s Sustainable Power Flash Sale that is only running for a few days with up to $2,500 being taken off its power stations – there’s even some hangover St. Paddy’s Day extra savings and a free gift offer on select purchases. In a rare occurence directly from Jackery, we spotted the brand’s popular Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station dropping to $90, among other notable offers. Heybike has also switched to its Limited Spring Sale, with some short-term discounted bundle sale offers being led by the Mars 2.0 Fat Tire e-bike that is back down at its $899 low for the next few days. We also have Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV Charger down at a limited-supply $455 Amazon low, as well as EGO’s Nexus Escape 400W Inverter Kit that helps you get more usage out of your batteries, returning to its $249 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Spring Sale offers, Tenways’ $895 in e-bike savings, and more. Read more…
Siemens slashes its worldwide EV charging workforce by 35%
Siemens announced today that it’s cutting around 6,000 jobs worldwide, and 450 of them will be in its EV charging business. Read more…
Dodge Charger EV gets a new ‘Bludicrous’ color and up to $12,500 in discounts
The world’s first electric muscle car, as Dodge calls it, is now arriving at dealerships in a new “Bludicrous” color. Dodge also launched a new virtual experience that lets you create the Charger you’ve been dreaming of right on your phone. To sweeten the deal, Dodge is offering hefty discounts of up to $12,500 on the new Charger Daytona EV. Read more…
100+ US-made wind turbines are headed to 2 RWE Texas projects
GE Vernova is going to supply more than 100 US-made wind turbines to renewables developer RWE for 308 megawatts (MW) of wind projects in west Texas. Read more…
Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint home EV charger if you buy or lease these EVs
Buy or lease a new Hyundai EV, and you can get a free home charger or a $400 charging credit. Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger with the purchase or lease of select EVs, including the new 2025 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. Here’s how you can get yours. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) stock crash on new data from China: here’s what’s happening
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock crashed by as much as 4% in pre-market trading on new data coming from China. Read more…
Xiaomi hits 200,000 EV deliveries in a scorching 119 days and raises 2025 target
Young EV automaker Xiaomi Automotive continues to showcase that it is a force to be reckoned with in China. The automotive division of the massive electronics manufacturer Xiaomi Corporation recently hit 200,000 EV deliveries in record time. As such, the automaker has increased its delivery targets for 2025 as its second all-electric model looks to hit the market this summer. Read more…
Hyundai is about to shake things up its new ‘Pleos’ brand: Here’s what we know so far
In less than two weeks, Hyundai will unveil its “groundbreaking” new Pleos brand. The brand will introduce advanced new software and tech that will be used in upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. We will also get our first look at its new development platform. Here’s what we know about Hyundai Pleos so far. Read more…
ZEEKR launches first door-to-door Level 3 autonomous driving technology
EV automaker ZEEKR held a live event in China today, unveiling several new forms of autonomous driving technology. The company launched a new smart driving solution called G-Pilot, which will enable Level 3 autonomous driving in one of its upcoming EV models before expanding to others. Read more…
Velotric Breeze launched as new cruiser e-bike, bringing comfort and speed
The major electric bicycle brand Velotric has just launched its newest model, the Velotric Breeze 1. Part commuter, part cruiser, the Breeze 1 is a fast yet comfortable e-bike intended for those who want a relaxed riding style without sacrificing performance. Read more…
Tesla already starts to offer 0% interest on new Model Y in China – showing weak demand
Tesla has already started offering 0% APR on loans for the new Model Y in China, showing a clear sign of weak demand. Read more…
Cartoonish Tesla crashes, Toyota battery deals, and new Chinese hotness
ACME stock soars on today’s cartoonishly silly episode of Quick Charge, we watch Tesla Autopilot crash into a wall with a painting on it, make the Elon stans look silly when they point out shady behavior from their fearless leader, and toss out the notion that some franchise dealers might help the troubled EV brand make more sales in red states. Read more…
T1 Energy (FKA FREYR) reveals site of new 5 GW US solar factory
T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, has revealed the location of its new US solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the country. Read more…
Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market
Tesla used car prices are falling at three times the rate of the rest of the used car market, which is also going down. Read more…
Kia’s first electric hatch actually looks pretty cool in real life [Video]
Is the hatchback finally coming back? Kia’s first electric hatch, the EV4, looks like the one we’ve been waiting for. It almost looks more like a low-riding crossover on the road, but it could be a cheaper option. Check it out for yourself in the video below. Read more…
Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim [update]
Volkswagen of America announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown on the latest rebate. Read more…

