Headlining today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s latest Dog Days of Summer sale that is taking up to $308 off e-bike bundles for the next week, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bike standing in the spotlight once more with the biggest discount at $1,199 – plus, a choice in one of the added accessories. There’s also Goal Zero’s Yeti 6000X Portable Power Station that just hit a new $2,499 low, as well as the Worx Nitro 40V 21-inch Push Lawn Mower at a new $299 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including a one-day discount on the handy Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart at the best price of 2024 so far.. Read more…

Advanced material extraction technology company International Battery Metals hit a significant milestone today, beginning lithium extraction operations at a new facility in the US. The plant, home to the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), is the first in North America and will produce the first lithium derived from DLE operations worldwide. Read more…

The first Genesis to get a sporty “Magma” upgrade will be the all-electric GV60. Genesis confirmed the GV60 Magma EV is set to launch next year with performance and design upgrades, kicking off a new era for the luxury automaker. Read more…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a surprising case of a man suing an e-bike crowdfunding e-bike brand – and winning, e-bike speed limits in Michigan, DJI Amflow e-bike, Tank G100 review, Onewheel’s new board, and more. Read more…

As anticipation builds for its next-gen electric car, Nissan is officially retiring its iconic LEAF in another key sales market. Although LEAF production is ending at its Sunderland plant, customers can still buy up the last few models while they last. Read more…

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has completed its latest milestone in demonstrating the plausibility of zero-emission regional air travel. By using hydrogen-electric propulsion developed by its subsidiary H2FLY, Joby recently completed a 523-mile eVTOL flight in California. Read more…

Tesla is reportedly planning to delay the unveiling of its so-called “Robotaxi” driverless vehicle by a few months. Read more…

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has signed an agreement with PowerCo that gives the Volkswagen Group’s battery arm a non-exclusive license to mass produce its technology. This agreement could expedite the industrialization of QuantumScape’s next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology and potentially help revolutionize electric mobility. Read more…

In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. Read more…

BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models. That lineup includes the global debut of the Concept BST, a new variant based on the upcoming Polestar 6 that teases a future variant from Polestar’s performance line. Read more…

After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. Read more…

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging. Read more…

Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below. Read more…

We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.. Read more…

Who said the EV market was cooling off? Not for BMW. The luxury automaker is outpacing rivals, including Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes, as electric vehicle sales continue climbing. BMW extended its lead after EV sales surged in Q2. Read more…

Twenty-four hours after camouflaged images emerged of ZEEKR’s second mass-market BEV, internally codenamed “CX1e,” the Chinese automaker has confirmed it will be called the 7X. Below, we have the first official image of the family-friendly SUV and some new specs. Read more…

Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option. Read more…

Tesla has already found a few buyers in Chinese state-owned companies after official government approval. Read more…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law ensuring Michigan homeowners can install a variety of energy efficiency improvements on their homes, including EV chargers, solar panels, heat pumps and more. Read more…

The newest all-electric Ford is finally here. Ford introduced its Capri EV on Wednesday, a revival of a legend. The new all-electric Ford Capri features up to 390 miles (627 km) WLTP driving range and sports car-like performance. Read more…