House republicans passed their tax bill, which promises to inflate costs for Americans and channel money from the middle class to billionaires, all while sending jobs to China. Read more…
Category: Electrek
Kia’s electric van is going full camper mode: Here’s our first look at the PV5 Conversion
The PV5 is not just any van. For one, it’s built for more than just getting from Point A to Point B. With a fully electric, modular design, Kia will offer the PV5 van in Passenger, Cargo, Freezer Box, and even Light Camper variants. The upcoming “PV5 Conversion” was spotted for the first time, hinting it could be here soon. Read more…
Zurich Airport found a smart new way to squeeze out more solar power
Zurich Airport is testing out an innovative new way to make solar power: vertical solar fences. The Swiss airport, which already uses rooftop solar panels, has now installed upright solar panels on a security fence near its heating facility.. Read more…
Tesla Model Y compared to ‘Tesla killer’ Xiaomi YU7: it’s not even close
Here we compare the specs of the new Tesla Model Y (Chinese version) to the newly unveiled Xiaomi YU7, a vehicle dubbed the ‘Tesla killer’. Read more…
California announces lawsuit to resist Congress’ illegal attacks on clean air
California will go to court to protect its clean air in the face of illegal attacks by republicans in Congress, said California Governor Gavin Newsom today. Read more…
Check out Hyundai’s new robot that will automatically charge your EV
How much easier can charging get? Hyundai and Kia want to make it effortless with their new robot that automatically charges your EV. Read more…
BYD is already taking Europe by storm, and its top-selling EV just landed
In a “watershed moment,” BYD outsold Tesla in Europe after EV registrations surged over 350% in April. With its top-selling electric car launching this week, this could be just the start. Read more…
HiPhi financially rescued by Lebanon’s EV Electra, BEV development to resume soon
Remember HiPhi, the ultra-futuristic EV brand led by Human Horizons? It’s been over a year since the company went on a six-month hiatus after failing to find additional funding, but it has reportedly found a savior in a Lebanese investor called EV Electra. EV Electra is taking over a majority stake and plans to resume vehicle development and production in China immediately. Read more…
Velotric launches its first full-suspension fat tire electric bike
Velotric is breaking new ground – and blazing new trails – with the launch of its newest electric bike model, the Nomad 2X. Based on the popular all-terrain Nomad platform, Velotric has ratcheted up the action with a full-suspension version that doesn’t skimp on the features. Read more…
Cadillac’s new luxury EVs are quickly catching on, especially among Tesla owners
GM’s luxury brand now has a full lineup of EVs, and it’s already starting to pay off. Cadillac’s EVs are quickly catching on with nearly 80% of buyers new to the brand, many of them Tesla drivers. Read more…
Trump wants to kill ENERGY STAR – here’s how that impacts you
The Trump administration wants to pull the plug on ENERGY STAR, the federal program behind those familiar blue labels on energy-efficient appliances, homes, and buildings. Launched in 1992, ENERGY STAR has saved Americans more than $500 billion in energy costs while slashing greenhouse gas emissions.. Read more…
EcoFlow Memorial Day Sale takes up to 67% off power stations, Lectric XP Trike with biggest $508 bundle $1,499, EGO mowers, more
Kicking off today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s Memorial Day Sale that has increased savings up to 67% on its power stations, solar generator bundles, accessories, and more, with extra savings and some free gear on select purchases. Standing out as one of the best solar generator options is EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and a protective cover back for a $2,279 low, among many other options. We also wanted to shine a spotlight on the biggest bundle to date accompanying Lectric’s XP Trike that is getting $508 in free gear at $1,499, with links to the brand’s full Memorial Day Sale too. We also spotted EGO’s Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower with an e-STEER wheel and four 12.0Ah batteries back in stock at its $4,999 low, with its other riding counterparts also discounted. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale from Best Buy on Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh Power Station for $217.Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Memorial Day savings, the new and returning lows during Heybike’s anniversary, and more.. Read more…
Fluence just took a big step to make grid batteries truly American
Fluence Energy has officially started production at its new factory in Goodyear, Arizona, where it’s now cranking out steel enclosures and battery management system (BMS) hardware for its grid-scale energy storage systems. Read more…
Wisk Aero and NASA sign five-year partnership to advance sustainable autonomous flights
All-electric, autonomous aircraft developer Wisk Aero announced a fresh five-year research partnership with NASA to establish advanced air mobility standards to eventually introduce autonomous aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS). Read more…
The four-door Dodge Charger EV is finally here, but there’s more to it
Dodge is calling it the “world’s only” four-door muscle car. The four-door Dodge Charger Daytona EV will join the lineup for the 2026 model year, but that’s not the only change. Read more…
Xiaomi teases YU7 interior, complete with a ‘HyperVision’ display across the entire dash
As confirmed this week, the new YU7 SUV from Xiaomi Automobile will officially launch on May 22. Before then, however, Xiaomi has teased a brief glimpse at the YU7’s interior—more specifically, an intuitive display that runs across the entire dashboard. Read more…
The best looking enclosed electric bike-car yet isn’t going to make it
In a surprising and disappointing turn for fans of innovative micromobility, Podbike, the Norwegian maker of the sleek, fully enclosed Frikar electric pedal-car, has filed for bankruptcy. Despite gaining significant attention and accolades for its standout design and functionality, the company ultimately couldn’t overcome the financial hurdles that have cut down so many ambitious mobility startups lately. Read more…
Tesla’s head of self-driving admits ‘lagging a couple years’ behind Waymo
Tesla’s head of self-driving has admitted that the automaker’s autonomous program is lagging “a couple years” behind Waymo, but he believes the cost advantage will enable it to scale faster. Read more…
Nissan’s Micra looks way better as an EV with an ‘audacious’ design and surprising range
The Micra is back and better than ever. Nissan introduced the sixth-gen Micra on Wednesday, now an EV with an “audacious” new look, advanced tech, and over 250 miles (408 km) of driving range. Here’s our first look at Nissan’s new electric car. Read more…
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing in May, 2025. Read more…