Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Read more…
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Tesla UK sales plunge 57% in January as BYD races ahead
Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647 vehicles, according to new data. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
Boston Public Schools is installing 105 DC fast chargers – here’s why that matters
Boston Public Schools is adding another major block of depot-scale DC fast chargers as it pushes toward a fully electric bus fleet – a reminder that some of the biggest EV charging builds are happening far from highway rest stops. Read more…
Kia’s electric van shows up in the US again, but something is different
Kia’s futuristic electric van was recently caught driving in Michigan. Although we’ve seen the PV5 testing in the US before, this one was different. Read more…
Free V2X chargers will let Massachusetts EVs power the grid
Massachusetts is turning EVs into grid assets, starting with free, bi-directional (V2X) chargers for schools, towns, and residents. Read more…
Ford drivers who go electric don’t miss gas cars ‘in the least bit,’ so where’s the EVs?
Ford says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the difference firsthand.. Read more…
Jackery Super Bowl sale drops Explorer 5000 Plus power station to $2,849, Lectric XPress e-bikes, EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro bundle, more
We’re one day closer to the Super Bowl, and as such today’s Green Deals is headlined by Jackery’s Power Your Game Sale with up to 54% power station discounts. There are even some bonus savings to score, like we’re seeing on Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station (and bundles) starting from $2,849. We’re also shining a spotlight on Lectric’s XPress Commuter e-bikes that are getting up to $336 bundles starting from $999, as well as EcoFlow’s latest flash sale changeup that added a RIVER 2 Pro bundle at its best price, Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter getting more savings than usual, two EGO Power+ string trimmer options at their best rates since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Super Bowl sale, the new low price on Velotric’s Breeze 1 cruiser e-bike bundle, and more.. Read more…
With a $10,000 discount, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to pass up
The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV was already one of the most affordable electric cars, but with a new $10,000 discount, it’s even more tempting. Read more…
Even after cutting EV incentives, Norway only sold 98 diesel cars in January
Norway, the world’s leading country in EV market share, still managed to maintain high EV market share right after retiring EV incentives, showing the world a path to resilient electrification of the auto industry. Read more…
Maserati gets serious about EV price wars with $85,000 discounts
While the typical buyers cars like the Maserati GranCabrio or Grecale Folgore EVs may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they ask this month, that number could be a staggering $85,000 LOWER than before. (!. Read more…
This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait
Audi is set to unveil the new entry-level luxury EV by the end of the year. The new model will likely carry on the A2 name, but the electric version will bring a unique new design and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia kick off 2026 with a bang
Hyundai and Kia are showing no signs of slowing down after posting record-breaking January sales to start the new year. Read more…
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultra-simple, ultra-affordable machines designed for the masses. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. Read more…
The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Read more…
SpaceX bails out xAI in mega-deal — here’s what it means for Tesla
SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month. Read more…
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
New solar and wind capacity additions in November were the second highest in 2025 and accounted for 93% of that month’s total. Solar continues to dominate new capacity additions and has held the lead among all energy sources for 27 consecutive months, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets. Read more…

