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A solar roof is a feature that Tesla said would be available on the Cybertruck, but with the electric pickup truck being closer to production, it’s not clear if it is still in the cards. More…

After posting strong Q2 earnings, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is raising guidance numbers for the year. Rivian continues ramping production while gross margins improved by 50%. Overall, it was a solid improvement quarter-over-quarter. More…

Germany’s top automaker just took the top EV position after squeaking by Tesla in electric car registrations through July. Volkswagen leads the German EV market with its new electric van gaining momentum. More…

Here’s your ticket to all of the day’s best environmentally-friendly discounts. Now on tap thanks to the folks over at 9to5Toys, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy. An easy headliner has one of the first discounts yet applying to Anker’s new 256Wh power station, complete with its new LiFePO4 battery at $187. It’s joined by a chance to save on this Greenworks 40V 16-inch cordless chainsaw for getting fire wood in order before fall at $132. Not to mention a massive collection of e-bikes and other EV discounts.. More…

The Hyundai Motor Group announced it would target one of the largest auto markets globally with plans to unveil five EV models in India as it transitions to an electric future. More…

Tesla has hired a new manufacturing executive from Eli Lily to lead its elusive Gigafactory Nevada expansion. More…

EV startup Lucid Motors revealed the final specs for its Tesla Model S Plaid-rivaling “luxury electric super-sports sedan” Tuesday. Boasting more than 1,200 hp, the Lucid Air Sapphire accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.89 seconds. More…

It’s a tale as old as time… well at least for the past fifteen years or so when we look at the EV industry. EV battery and vehicle platform specialist Proterra is the latest company to join an infamous list of electrified tech companies who have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. What does this mean for the other companies dependent on Proterra’s EV tech. More…

Just over a month after unveiling its lineup of Ultium Home energy management bundles, GM has shared new details, pertaining specifically to vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging capabilities, and how that technology will affect its EV lineup going forward. Soon, all GM EV’s on the Ultium platform will come equipped with bidirectional charging capabilities. Here’s the latest. More…

Motiv Power Systems, a 14-year veteran of the electric truck industry, has just announced Argo, a new medium-duty Class 4-6 truck designed from the ground up to be electric, available in 2024. More…

GM’s all-electric, last-mile delivery business BrightDrop has added a third North American territory to its coverage map – Mexico. The e-delivery specialist shared details of its latest market expansion this evening, which will soon include sales of its two all-electric vans to the South. More…

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…

A new mini Land Rover electric SUV is reportedly due out and could go by the name “Defender Sport.” Despite its compact size, the new EV will carry the brand’s iconic rugged, open-road mentality. More…

Lucid Motors shared its financial report for Q2 2023 this afternoon, ahead of its call with investors later today. The financial details follow a production report made public last month that shows a decrease in deliveries for a second straight quarter. Still, Lucid’s revenue has held steady and its liquidity is strong, providing optimism the young American automaker can reach its annual production guidance… at least the low end of it. More…

With only a few Tesla Cybertruck prototypes out there, it has rarely been spotted next to another electric pickup truck for a nice size comparison. More…

EV maker Rivian (RIVN) is set to release its second-quarter 2023 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, August 8. Amid of wave of EV price cuts and lowered guidance, investors will be watching production and pricing closely in Rivian’s Q2 earnings report. More…

A new work week has a fresh batch of Green Deals going live today, all thanks to our pals over at 9to5Toys. Today, we have a batch of discounts on all things green energy, all of which are headlined by Segway’s Ninebot F40 Electric Scooter as it falls to $592. That’s also joined by tons of e-bikes today, delivering just about every form-factor you could want from an EV with steep discounts attached. More…

General Motors is showing off its first Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) in its latest video. With instant torque, stealth-like abilities, and impressive performance, the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV PPV is designed to tackle any demands. More…

Tesla vehicles have been added to the eligibility list for the up to $4,000 used electric car credit. It should make used Tesla electric cars cheaper if you can find one under $25,000. More…