An ice cream stop could soon double as a fast-charging stop for EV drivers in Ohio. Family-owned United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is adding its first DC fast chargers at six of its 170 stores, with openings expected to begin in early 2027. Read more…
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Volkswagen opens pre-orders for its first electric GTI hot hatch, starting at about $45,000
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo GTI, the first electric hot hatch to bear the iconic GTI badge. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab loses its entire door panel in a Philadelphia crash
A Tesla Cybercab was involved in a crash in Philadelphia this week, and it came out of it missing the entire outer panel of its driver-side door. Read more…
E-bikes are causing a surprising new problem in Europe
Europe has spent years encouraging people to ditch cars and get around on bicycles and e-bikes instead. And in many places, it’s working. But all of those increasingly sophisticated electric bicycles have created an unexpected new problem: there aren’t nearly enough people to fix them. Read more…
Hyundai’s off-road electric SUV makes its virtual debut, but will it ever hit the road?
You can now customize Hyundai’s off-road electric SUV and test it out… virtually. Read more…
Rivian R2 gets live Pet Cam in update, AI assistant, and more
Rivian is rolling out Pet Cam, a new feature in software update 2026.36 that lets R2 owners check on a pet left in the vehicle through a live video feed in the Rivian app. Read more…
This e-bike fits seven riders, and that’s not even the craziest thing about it
If you’ve ever looked at a cargo e-bike and thought, “Sure, but where am I supposed to put the other six people?”, SixThreeZero may finally have the answer. Read more…
Jaguar’s controversial Type 01 EV looks like a comic book villain would drive it
Jaguar has unveiled the final version of its new Type 01 EV, the first car as part of its controversial rebrand, and it’s a 1,016 horsepower, four-door, 1930s-comic-book-mobster-style doozy. Read more…
Toyota shuts down rumors claiming that it’s ‘slashing prices’ in China
Toyota’s joint venture, FAW Toyota, issued a statement denying reports that it’s “slashing prices” in China and may exit the market entirely. Read more…
This electric minivan is bringing an ’80s icon back to life
The E-Space Concept is an all-electric reboot of Renault’s iconic minivan from the 1980’s. Read more…
US gas plant plans jump 44% in just 8 months – here’s why
The US is planning a lot more gas power – and data centers are the culprit. Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023, while plans for new wind power are shrinking. Read more…
Fall Prime Day 2026 Green Deals: EVs, power stations, electric tools, smart devices, and much more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are finally here, and we’ve already been reveling the last week in all the early savings, but things are ramping up even further for the rest of this week. You’ll find a massive collection of deals across all our favorite Green Deal brands – both at Amazon and from direct websites – giving you a great chance at savings on EVs, power stations, electric tools, robots, and much more. It’s all been rounded up together and curated for you below, giving you a one-stop shopping hub for all your needs. Head on down and keep checking back throughout the week as we update this hub. Read more…
This funky solar electric scooter could handle your commute without ever plugging in
There are plenty of ways to build a small electric vehicle. These days, the prevailing options have been to make it faster, give it more power, slap on bigger tires, or keep adding features until your humble little scooter has somehow turned into a 150-pound electric motorcycle. Read more…
Kia EV3 first drive: the affordable EV we have been waiting for
The Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 in the US, and after a day of driving it around Vancouver Island, I think it’s the best-packaged affordable EV you can buy right now. Read more…
Tesla sold under 1,000 cars in its first year in India, but it’s ramping
Tesla has registered just 993 vehicles in India since it started deliveries there in September 2025, according to registration data compiled by Indian EV publication ElecTree. Read more…
Suzuki undercuts BYD with a $13,500 mini EV powered by BYD batteries
The e SKY, Suzuki’s first electric kei car, is expected to undercut BYD’s Racco as Japan’s cheapest mini EV, starting at around $13,500. Read more…
BYD’s flagship electric SUV has now topped 10,000 sales for 3 months straight
BYD’s full-size flagship electric SUV is off to a strong early start, with more than 10,000 units sold in its first three months on the market. Read more…
Department of War drafts EV battery factory into military drone duty with $75M grant
As if to prove that there may not be money for universal childcare or nationalized healthcare but there is ALWAYS more money for war, the US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line to churn out high-energy-density batteries for military drones. Read more…
Six Flags has installed one of the largest solar carports in the US
Six Flags Magic Mountain is putting its parking lots to work with a new 12.37-megawatt (MW) solar installation – California’s largest solar carport. It’s expected to generate enough electricity each year to offset the annual power use of both the amusement park and neighboring Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles. Read more…
Not sold on Tesla Powerwall? There are great battery alternatives out there [update]
Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore. Read more…
