The low-slung Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan is dead. Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the next-gen luxury EV, which was expected to enter production later this year with advanced new batteries and a dedicated platform. Read more…

Texas keeps piling on solar projects as electricity demand surges on the ERCOT grid – and now another massive one is moving ahead. Read more…

Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy have signed an MOU to support and accelerate the deployment of battery electric construction equipment powered by a clean, renewable energy supply that’s backed by intelligent energy storage and management. Read more…

I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous. Read more…

A disguised IONIQ 6 was spotted near Hyundai’s R&D hub in Europe, revealing much more than a standard refresh model. Read more…

Happy June, everyone! We’re kicking off this week’s (and month’s) Green Deal coverage with the appropriately launched EcoFlow Hurricane Season Prep Sale that offers up to 61% power station discounts, like the 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at its second-lowest $899 pricing, among many others. Right behind that, we spotted the second 2026 opportunity to grab EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries at its $699 low, as well as Govee’s Matter Outdoor Lamp Post at a new $200 low, the latest ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 Robot Pool Cleaner at a new $424 low, Worx’s 20V PowerShare Cordless Electric Pole/Chainsaw 2026 low, and much more waiting for you below.. Read more…

Kia credited its growing lineup of mass-market EVs and hybrid SUVs after posting its third straight month of sales growth in May. Read more…

BYD posted higher sales growth in May for the first time in eight months, driven by record overseas demand. With orders for new vehicles equipped with its new battery and charging tech surging, BYD is now struggling to meet demand. Read more…

In a fascinating case that is sure to spark more casual arguments than it settled, a judge was recently forced to make a ruling on whether or not “mime pedaling” counted as truly pedaling an electric bike. Read more…

BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout. Read more…

SpaceX has a big IPO coming up, but the next step might be a merger of SpaceX and Tesla. And if so, it could be a backdoor to triggering Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package automatically, without having to meet any of the operational milestones, thus diluting everyone’s shares without delivering on the promises that were made. Read more…

Juiced Bikes says its newly launched Scrambler e-bikes are now officially in stock and shipping, marking the next step in the brand’s return after its acquisition and relaunch under the team behind Lectric eBikes. Read more…

Fortescue‘s recently-acquired turbine subsidiary Nabrawind has done something that was believed to be impossible: they’ve installed a full-scale, energy producing wind turbine in harsh Namibian conditions using a new, crane-less deployment process. Read more…

During a global moment where oil prices are spiking tremendously, a movement to increase gas taxes is brewing in Australia. And if it does succeed, it could provide a template that could help other countries not only fund their own prosperity, but reduce the tremendous damage done by fossil fuels. Read more…

A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to make it into law. It’s taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is clear: batteries are the big winners. Read more…

A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its “Full Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages. Read more…

Built to allow up to 52 guests to explore the frozen wilderness of Alberta’s Jasper National Park in serene, environmentally responsible silence, the new Electric Ice Explorer joining Pursuit Banff’s Columbia Icefield Adventure fleet is a machine that’s packed with firsts. Read more…

For over a decade now, Tesla has sold a promise of vehicles that can drive themselves, even stating that every car it produced had all the hardware for self-driving. Read more…

The 2027 Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV are almost here, bringing a few updates that fix some of the biggest complaints with the current models. Read more…

Kempower and Blink Charging are expanding their EV fast-charging partnership across the US East Coast, with 14 new charging sites planned through 2026. Read more…