Series M, the all-electric off-road centric model from Scottish startup Munro Vehicles, is on the cusp of prototype validation before reaching customers. With a new chairperson in place, Munro says it has over £17 million in preliminary orders for its unique 4×4 EVs. Read more…
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Major electric bike maker recalls thousands of e-bikes after fork defect found
Giant Bicycle, a leading force in the bicycle industry, has issued a safety recall for thousands of its e-bikes due to a potentially dangerous defect that could cause the front fork to break. Read more…
Club Car’s 25 MPH ‘living room on wheels’ microcar just went modern
Club Car’s eye-catching electric microcar, the CRU, just got a serious tech upgrade that threatens to tow it into the modern EV era. Read more…
Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle will be its most powerful bike ever
Royal Enfield, the iconic Indian motorcycle brand known for its timeless designs and rugged charm, is gearing up to make a big splash in the electric motorcycle world. And not with a quiet whimper—its first performance-oriented electric model is set to become the most powerful motorcycle the company has ever produced. Read more…
Police could soon punish parents for teens running amok on e-bikes
In what could be a sign of a broader wave of tightening regulation on illicit electric bike activity, one New York town plans to start punishing parents when their underage kids commit e-bike infractions. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz offers an exclusive first look at the new electric GLC
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to unveil the electric version of its best-selling SUV, the GLC, later this year. With its official debut just around the corner, Mercedes revealed a few new details, offering an exclusive first look at the new EV. Read more…
First Solar taps quantum dots to supercharge its solar panels
Arizona-based First Solar has signed an agreement with quantum dot nanotechnology developer UbiQD (“ubiquity”) to bring quantum dots (QD) into its thin film bifacial solar panels. The multi-year deal could be a big leap forward for boosting solar efficiency. Read more…
Trump nominates a Tesla critic to lead NHTSA
President Trump has nominated Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Morrison has previously criticized and tussled with Tesla in his previous role at NHTSA. Read more…
Prime Day-3 Green Deals: Rad Power Radster e-bikes, Anker SOLIX, Anker PowerCore Reserve, EcoFlow, Rachio, Govee, EGO, more
It’s day 3 of the ongoing Prime Day event and we have another fresh batch of Green Deals to go over with you here, while all the others can be found within our Prime Day Green Deals hub here, which is regularly being updated throughout the days, so be sure to check back often. Leading the three main mentions is Rad Power’s Prime-adjacent e-bike sale that is continuing the second-ever savings on its new Radster Road Commuter e-bike and Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike for $1,999 each. We also have two Anker mentions today, with the full Prime Day Sale lineup outside of the F3800 Plus and F3000 stations, with its extra savings, free gear, and more all starting from $110. Next, we spotted the popular Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station hitting a new $75 low. All that and much more are waiting for you below. Read more…
NIO (NIO) opens orders for the new three-row Onvo L90, starting at under $30,000
A three-row electric SUV for less than $30,000? Sign me up. NIO (NYSE: NIO) opened pre-orders for the new Onvo L90 on Thursday, starting from 193,900 yuan, or about $27,000. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) pushes its shareholders annual meeting all the way to November, but why?
Tesla (TSLA) announced its 2025 annual shareholders meeting at the very last minute, and it pushed it all the way to November, the latest it has ever held the meeting. Read more…
Subaru is about to reveal its new electric crossover SUV: Here’s what to expect
A new Subaru EV is finally on the way. The new electric crossover SUV, the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, is set to make its global debut next week. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
NIU KQi 200F review: An affordable folding electric scooter with a cool trick
NIU’s recent addition to its KQi line of electric scooters, the KQi 200F, delivers on its promise of being a smart, mid-range commuter scooter that balances portability, comfort, and tech-savvy features. It’s normally reasonably priced, but right now during Prime Day sales you can actually get it for $250 off, dropping the price to just $549. At that price, it’s as affordable as a cheaper scooter while offering features and tech found in pricier models. Read more…
The Kia EV5 might be coming to the US after all
The Kia EV5 is officially heading to North America in early 2026, paving the way for a potential US launch. If so, it could go head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
A 25 mph ambulance? The GEM microcar is now an emergency responder
You might remember the GEM as a quirky little electric microcar that’s been cruising through campuses, resorts, and planned communities for years. But now, it’s taking on a more serious job – saving lives. Waev Inc., the maker behind the long-running GEM electric vehicle line, has just unveiled the GEM Ambulance, a purpose-built, all-electric, street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) designed specifically for emergency medical services. Read more…
July Prime Day 2025 Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, appliances, more
It’s that time of the year once again, with Amazon’s Prime Day officially kicking off with plenty of amazing Green Deals and beyond – with several even continuing from earlier July 4th events. The savings train has officially rolled into the station, and this year we’re getting four days of deals that are dropping prices to some of the lowest of the year, alongside many of our favorite eco-friendly tech brands also offering direct parallel sales too. You’ll find price cuts on EVs, power stations, electric tools, ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, and much more below, curated together in this one-stop shopping hub. Don’t miss your chance to electrify your life at the best prices while they last during this event. We will be regularly updating this hub over the course of the event, so check back later if nothing catches your eye yet. Read more…
Elon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full Hitler
Elon Musk said that Tesla owners will “soon” have access to Grok, a large language developed by Musk’s xAI startup, days after the AI started calling itself ‘MechaHitler’. Read more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expected
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is finally here, and it delivers. Hyundai’s electric sports car is loaded with fun new features, a sleek design (including a massive rear wing), 641 horsepower, and much more. Read more…
Aventon launches Aventure M, a mid-drive fat tire e-bike with auto-shifting
Aventon is giving its popular fat tire e-bike a serious upgrade. The company just unveiled the Aventure M, a new mid-drive version of its best-selling Aventure model. With more torque, smarter shifting, and a boost in connectivity and control, Aventon says this is the “most advanced” bike it has ever produced. Read more…
Meet the Porsche Taycan Black Edition, now with more power and longer driving range
Porsche is rolling out three new Taycan Black Edition models. The 2026 Porsche Taycan Black Edition brings more than just a sporty new look. All three are equipped with Porsche’s Performance Battery Plus, delivering more power and a longer driving range. Read more…