The wait is almost over. The Range Rover electric SUV will finally hit showrooms this year. As one of the most anticipated launches of 2025, Range Rover’s first EV already has 57,000 buyers on the waitlist. Here’s what you can expect from the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
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A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
Roughly a quarter of Tesla’s earnings last quarter were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin. Tesla still came short of expectations. Read more…
A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone
Renewable developer Vesper Energy has installed the last of more than 1.36 million solar panels covering six square miles at Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas. Read more…
Mitsubishi will finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026 and it may twin with the Nissan LEAF
Mitsubishi confirmed plans to finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026. The new electric car is expected to look similar to Nissan’s next-generation LEAF, which will debut later this year. Read more…
CATL says Chinese ‘EIVs’ are surging because they are affordable and more advanced
A new term is being used to describe Chinese electric vehicles. The latest buzzword in China is “EIV,” replacing the commonly used “EV.” According to CATL’s co-chairman, Chinese EIVs, or Electric Intelligent Vehicles, are surging as affordable options that offer more advanced tech and capabilities than traditional gas-powered cars.. Read more…
Tesla announces third Megafactory as competition heats up
Elon Musk announced that Tesla is already building a third Megafactory to produce more Megapacks just as the competition in the energy storage space heats u. Read more…
Velotric Valentine’s sale offers $800 in e-bike savings from $999, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max and RIVER 3 Plus flash sales, more
We have a condensed selection of solid savings in today’s Green Deals, with Velotric’s Valentine’s Day sale taking the lead with up to $700 in initial e-bike price cuts, as well as an additional $100 taken off orders of any two models. It’s the perfect chance to fall in love with the popular 2024 Discover 1 Plus e-bike while it’s down at $1,199, among others. There’s also a one-day-only flash sale running as part of EcoFlow’s ongoing Game Day Power sale, which provides up to $1,099 in savings on two power station bundles – one for the DELTA 2 Max and and an 800W alternator charger at $1,399, and the other for the RIVER 3 Plus with a 45W solar panel and a protective bag for $269. We also have the second-ever discount on Greenworks’ latest 60V 17-inch Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower at $300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $200 launch discount on Aiper’s new Surfer S2 Solar Pool Skimmer, Segway’s Valentine’s Day offers, and more. Read more…
UK backtracks on plans to double the power of electric bikes
If it sounded too good to be true, that’s because it was. A proposal made last year to double the allowable power limit of electric bicycles in the UK was canceled after pushback on the plan. Read more…
Toyota is still the world’s top automaker, but with EV sales at just 1%, how long will it last?
Toyota maintained its title as the world’s top-selling automaker, with nearly 11 million vehicles sold in 2024. However, EV sales accounted for about 1% of Toyota’s global volume as it continued to lag the industry. With rivals like BYD and Hyundai closing in, how long can Toyota keep its spot at the top. Read more…
Polestar unveils a new collection of ‘Arctic Circle’ EVs that will be shown off at an ice race [Video]
Polestar has unveiled a new collection of one-off “Arctic Circle” EVs designed to showcase the brand’s performance DNA. The rally-inspired upgrades have now been applied to the Polestar 2, 3, and 4 EVs and were put through their paces in the frigid Arctic before they make their public debut at an ice race in Austria. See more in Polestar’s video below.. Read more…
Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
Elon Musk said today that Tesla will launch “unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as a paid service” in June. Read more…
ZM Trucks announces new electric truck factory in California
Calling itself “America’s newest zero-emission commercial truck brand,” ZM Trucks has announced a new, 210,000 square foot facility in Fontana, California that will also serve as the company’s new global headquarters. Read more…
Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers. He said it would be difficult, but Tesla would do it. Read more…
Tesla FSD will ‘go ballistic’ next year, says guy who said that last year
Tesla will “go ballistic” next year on the back of its autonomy efforts says Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who said the same thing last year about this year – and many years before. Read more…
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You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that “your family’s life might depend on” having solar, despite that he’s part of a US government administration that has already made it harder to get solar, and seems poised to try to make it even harder. Read more…
New DOT Sec/reality TV contestant signs memo to increase US fuel costs by $23B
Sean Duffy, who was just confirmed as Secretary of Transportation on the back of the transportation “expertise” he showed as a contestant on Road Rules: All Stars, a reality TV travel game show, wasted no time in promising to raise your fuel costs by at least $23 billion on his first day. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year 2024 after market close today. Read more…
Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving
With the release of its financial results today, Tesla is guiding a return to growth in 2025 thanks to new models and self-driving. Read more…
Hyundai’s new $25,000 Inster EV will help double electric car sales in Europe this year
Despite its small size, Hyundai expects big things from its new low-cost electric SUV. Starting at around $25,000, the Inster EV will be Hyundai’s main growth driver, as it plans to double electric car sales in Europe this year. Hyundai will also launch its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9. Read more…

