A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that in July, solar-powered electricity shot up by over 30%, while wind grew by almost 14% in the US.. Read more…
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Trump wants a stake in Nevada’s upcoming lithium mine
The Trump administration is seeking to acquire a 10% stake in Nevada’s upcoming lithium mine, operated by Lithium Americas (LAC). Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) Gravity SUV has ‘so many orders’ it’s extending the $7,500 EV tax credit
Lucid Motors (LCID) will continue offering the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for Gravity buyers until the end of the year. Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said the electric SUV has “so many orders” and it doesn’t want buyers to lose out on the savings. Read more…
The NHTSA is investigating a seatbelt safety issue in certain Rivian delivery vans
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of reports that Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) seatbelts can malfunction and threaten the driver’s safety. Read more…
Kia plant halted after an parts supplier strike disrupts EV5, Sportage production
After a strike at one of its suppliers, production was halted at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The shutdown lasted several hours, impacting output at the plant where Kia builds the EV5, Seltos, Sportage, and other vehicles. Read more…
This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal
I know, it sounds too crazy to be true, but the Vigoz by French company Cixi is an honest-to-goodness pedalable vehicle with a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). And it looks pretty slick, too. Read more…
This 75 MPH electric car with bicycle pedals to charge it is apparently the real deal
I know, it sounds too crazy to be true, but the Vigoz by French company Cixi is an honest-to-goodness pedalable vehicle with a top speed of up to 120 km/h (75 mph). And it looks pretty slick, too. Read more…
Greenlane sweetens electric truck purchases with charging perks
Greenlane, which provides public charging infrastructure for electric trucks, just rolled out a new dealer program called “Charge On Us,” which offers $500 in charging credits and six months of free Greenlane Edge subscription access with every qualifying electric truck purchase. The offer applies across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty models. Velocity Truck Centers, one of North America’s largest commercial truck dealers with 65 locations across the US, is the first partner to sign on. Read more…
Jackery Early Prime Day sale with up to 65% discounts + bonus savings from $129, EcoFlow 48-hour sale, Anker solar cams, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s Early Prime Big Deal Days sale that is taking up to 65% off power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories, with bonus savings, free gifts, and more starting from $129. Among the offers, we spotted the Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station coming with a 200W solar panel for $649, with an additional FREE bundle option available too. From there, we have Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera back down at $65, as well as EcoFlow’s first Early Prime Day 48-hour flash sale, which has dropped the DELTA 2 Max power station and 800W alternator charger bundle to its $1,049 low, along with three other offers. We also have leaf and snow clearing solutions from Greenworks and other EV/backup power solutions waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Early Prime Day Sale lineup, and more.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is having its first and last good quarter in a while
Tesla (TSLA) is having its first good quarter (Q3) in a while. Still, it will likely be its last decent quarter for a while, as competition, incentives, and macroeconomic factors are all turning against the American automaker. Read more…
Honda is slashing over $20,000 off the Prologue right now
How about over $20,000 in savings on a new SUV? For the next week, Honda is currently offering over $20,000 off 2025 Prologue models with stackable savings. Read more…
The Ford F-150 Lightning can now handle more of the driving for you
After rolling out a new BlueCruise software update, Ford said F-150 owners can now drive in hands-free mode up to eight times longer. The update is available for all 2022-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning models equipped with BlueCruise. Read more…
What we know about Rivian software update 2025.34 including highway assist upgrades
A new software update from Rivian was sighted earlier this month, and it’s being prepared for a full rollout to Gen 2 R1S and R1T EVs. The latest Rivian update includes upgrades to the American automaker’s Enhanced Highway Assist driving, more energy-conscious home charging capabilities, and a slew of other improvements outlined below. Read more…
Orange EV revives Freewire tech, gives it the best name in the business
When innovative EV charging startup FreeWire shut its doors last year, it looked like its clever, infrastructure-light EVSE concept might vanish along with it. Now, Orange EV has taken up the cause, and it’s bringing the battery-based charging tech back with an all-new name. Meet the Orange Juicer. (!. Read more…
Pando updates its smart outlet to make apartment charging even easier
A company that recently installed charging points for every parking spot in a 90-unit condo complex at a cost of just $405/unit is back, with a newly updated charger with more capabilities that should make apartment charging even easier. Read more…
The Volvo EX90 just got a massive upgrade with faster charging and more, for free
Volvo launched the new and improved 2026 Volvo EX90 on Monday. The upgraded EX90 is smarter, delivers faster charging times, and Volvo is rolling out the improvements to current owners, for free. Read more…
Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELO
TELO Trucks, the maker of a super small electric pickup truck, announced that they raised $20 million, and Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning was among the lead investors. Read more…
Why one government is giving women free pink electric mopeds
The Sindh government in Pakistan has just launched a bold new initiative aimed at transforming mobility for women: a fleet of free pink electric scooters for female students and working women. Called the Free Pink EV Scooty Scheme, the program is designed to offer women across the province a safer, more dignified, and cost-effective way to get to school or work without relying on crowded, often unsafe public transportation. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity SUV looks sold out just a day after inventory was listed online
Did Lucid sell out of Gravity inventory online? Just a day after the inventory was listed online, the Lucid Gravity appears to be sold out. Read more…
EcoFlow Early Prime Day Sale increases power station discounts up to 65% with free gifts, bonus + bulk savings all from $169, and much more
This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with EcoFlow’s Early Prime Day Sale that is running right up to the official event with increased 65% discounts on power stations, as well as bonus sitewide savings, bulk savings, free gifts, and more starting from $169. Among the large lineup, we did spot the brand’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station bundled with an extra battery and two 110W solar panels at a new $892 low. Behind that event, we also have BougeRV’s two different 2-Bike Mountable Carriers (which are e-bike compatible) for SUVs and trucks starting from a new $180 low, as well as a one-day-only sale on Anker’s SOLIX C300X DC 90,000mAh Power Station with a 60W foldable panel at $236 – plus, so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly. Read more…

