Ever since the federal government gave up on including electric bikes in its broader electric vehicle incentive programs, alternative incentives at the local and state levels have been met largely with success—except, of course, in California. In stark contrast to most other incentive programs around the US, California’s partially developed program has spent years in shambles with no apparent launch date in sight. Read more…

The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to build a 1 GW solar farm on a former top-secret Manhattan Project nuclear site in Washington State.. Read more…

The upcoming Kia EV4 was spotted testing in Europe for the first time as the Korean automaker’s latest affordable EV. Kia’s EV4 is an electric sedan similar in size to Tesla’s Model 3. Can it compete with Tesl. Read more…

Brookfield Renewable US has filed a Notice of Intent to develop one of Oregon’s largest solar + battery storage projects. Read more…

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades. Read more…

Tesla’s ‘Full Self-driving’ features were reportedly on during a previously reported fatal crash with a motorcyclist, according to the police. Read more…

Ford is challenging Tesla and Porsche as it unlocks more performance for Mustang Mach-E GT drivers. A new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT performance upgrade enables a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4 Electric. Read more…

We’ve got a great lineup of Green Deals for you today, led by the final day of Velotric’s Summer Prime sale that is taking up to $600 off e-bikes and giving away up to $300 in free gear. There’s plenty of standout models here, with the upgraded 2024 Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike sitting at the lowest $1,199 rate. It is joined by Leviton’s EV40P Level 2 Smart EV Charger hitting a new $418 low, as well as a last call on Bluetti’s ongoing Prime Day sale that officially ends tonight. You’ll also find some other surprise drops alongside our hangover Green Deals – including a 2024 low on EcoSmart’s 7.2kW Electric Water Heating Booster that can double your shower time and some smokeless tabletop fire pit discounts from East Oak, among the others.. Read more…

Today, Audi unveiled its new A6 e-tron electric sedan with Sportsback and Avant versions, expanding its already extensive EV lineup. Read more…

Bosch may be big in the world of electric bikes, but thanks to one endeavoring electric bike manufacturer, it just got a whole lot bigger. That’s because DirtySixer has now launched its oversized e-bikes with Bosch mid-drive motors. The eDirtySixer rolls on the biking equivalent of massive wagon wheels sized at either 32″ or 36″, now fitting those that just couldn’t fit on a Bosch-powered e-bike before. Read more…

A new Tesla prototype, rumored to be the upcoming Model Y Juniper refresh, has leaked from the factory. Read more…

China’s BYD found a new partner to cut EV costs and fuel adoption. As part of a massive new multi-year alliance, BYD is set to launch 100,000 EVs on Uber’s platform globally. Read more…

In a big milestone, Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production luxury Gravity electric SUV rolled off the assembly line at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Lucid is embarking on a new journey with its first electric SUV and second EV joining its lineup. Read more…

In today’s massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality. Read more…

When Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, it announced plans to put more than 100,000 electric delivery vans on the road by 2040. Five years later, and the house that Bezos built just crossed the 15,000 EV milestone. Read more…

An emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Jersey has received a nice gift: a Tesla Cybertruck, which it turned into an emergency service vehicle. Read more…

Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Read more…

The Chevy Bolt EV is still one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car in the US. Even though it’s discontinued, used Chevy Bolt EV models are selling for under $10,000. Read more…

Today’s Green Deals are here to start (and complete) business at home before letting you go out for some adventurous fun! Leading the group today is one of the best electric appliance deals we’ve seen with Samsung’s Bespoke AI-supported All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless dryer landing at $2,199 – with $330+ in bonuses that include a free Jet 60 vacuum and free installation/haul-away services too. It is joined by the popular Worx Landroid L 20V Robotic Lawn Mower that tackles 1/2 an acre of land at a new $750 low, as well as a return of Trek’s Crusier Go! e-bikes at discounted rates, with the Electra Cruiser Go! e-bike specifically returning to its $1,200 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well – including a 1-day discount on the Worx 4V 3-speed screwdriver that makes a handy and affordable addition to any toolbox. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is set to launch its electric CLA next year, the first of its more affordable EV series. The new EV will help Mercedes narrow the gap with Tesla. Meanwhile, an electric crossover is expected to follow as Mercedes’ answer to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Read more…