Elon’s NVIDIA deal could spell big trouble for Tesla, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands into the Bahamas (along with 10 other developing markets). All this and more on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…

The world’s largest solar farm, in the desert in northwestern Xinjiang, is now connected to China’s grid.. Read more…

Today’s Green Deals are all about getting your garden and lawncare tasks finished so you can have a little fun around town. Leading the pack is the very first chance to save on Segway’s three new Navimow H Series Robot Mowers that start from $1,599. They are joined by the latest Juiced flash sale that is taking $100 off any e-bike under the brand – including discounted models – with a bigger $150 off on its newest pre-order model. We’ve rounded out this work-play-work sandwich with seven Best Buy one-day deals, headlined by the powerful 3,000 PSI Greenworks electric pressure washer, as well as four other tools from the brand and two others from Worx. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is quickly gaining ground in overseas markets. BYD opened its first store in the Caribbean as its global expansion heats up. The EV leader plans to enter ten new markets by the end of the year. Read more…

Thomas Edison’s birthplace and museum in Milan, Ohio, is now officially powered by a donated rooftop solar system. Read more…

As Ford’s first all-electric Explorer rolls off the production line at its new Cologne EV facility, the company is already looking toward its second EV. Ford will reveal its new sports EV crossover soon ahead of production later this year. Read more…

Emails circulating at Nvidia show that Elon Musk asked them to prioritize processor shipments to X over Tesla. Read more…

Despite a recent pullback on its electric vehicle strategy amid “slower-than-expected” demand, Ford’s EV sales continued surging in May. All Ford electric models, including the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, saw double-digit sales growth last month. Read more…

In what should come as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Lectric Ebikes has done it again. North America’s leading value e-bike brand has just unveiled another doozy, this time upgrading the popular XP Lite model with some serious value-added features. Meet the new Lectric XP Lite 2.0, complete with Gates carbon belt drive and hydraulic disc brakes. Read more…

Micromobility Europe, the euro-focused sister show of the Micromobility America conference, is one of the main industry-focused trade shows concentrating on a wide variety of small-format vehicles designed for personal mobility. That includes everything from e-bikes and e-scooters to golf carts and micro-cars. If it rolls, moves a few people, and doesn’t look like something you’d never want to park in a crowded city, it will probably be there. Read more…

Governments are rolling out renewables at a record pace, and tripling capacity by 2030 is within reach – it’s time to make Paris Agreement targets official. Read more…

Australian company 5B’s modular solar array unfolds like an accordion and is designed to endure extreme weather and harsh environments. Read more…

Tesla has started to release a new software update that brings improvements to its adaptive headlights, games, and more. Read more…

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. However, the hard part is doing so profitably. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD. Read more…

EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…

I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up.. Read more…

If you’ve been in the market for an electric scooter, you’ve probably already seen Apollo’s name alongside the list of usual suspects. But while the brand is best known for its more expensive flagship models, the new Apollo Go was launched earlier this year to reach a budget-minded price that would appeal to more riders. Read more…

Tesla’s next supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update is becoming quite late, and it’s a critical one. Read more…

Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is an early-bird special on Jackery’s new Solar Generator 1000 Plus Roam Kit that includes the company’s new Solar Saga 100 Prime solar panels at $1,189. It is joined by the summer sale from Blix Bikes that can save you up to $883 on e-bikes with accessory bundles, starting from $1,599. There’s also the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Leaf Blower Combo for $600 (not requiring any memberships this time around). Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…

Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future. Read more…