John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, is doubling down on his criticism of Tesla’s self-driving strategy. In new comments, he is going after the hardware itself, specifically Tesla’s insistence on a “vision-only” approach. Read more…

Kia unveiled the new Niro design for the first time, giving the “eco-friendly” a fresh new look inside and out. With several new models now available, will the EV version get the axe. Read more…

In yet another unfortunate setback for Rad Power Bikes, a structure fire has been reported at the company’s Huntington Beach retail store. Rad Power Bikes once held the position as the top-selling electric bike retailer in the US, but has been struggling for some time and recently declared bankruptcy while it works to keep the company afloat. Read more…

New Jersey has just taken one of the most aggressive – and controversial – steps yet in regulating electric bikes, and it’s a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism from cycling advocates. Read more…

The GV90 will be the largest, most lavish Genesis vehicle to date, but after another delay, the ultra-luxe SUV may be missing one of its most hyped features. In recent sightings, the GV90 is missing its Rolls-Royce-style coach doors. Read more…

Rondo Energy and Covestro broke ground on a new kind of industrial heat battery at Covestro’s Brunsbüttel chemical site in northern Germany, and it’s designed to do something industry desperately needs: make clean, reliable steam without burning fossil fuels. Read more…

Wawa, the biggest Tesla Supercharger host, has joined Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program and launched its first self-branded site. Read more…

Logistics and delivery giant FedEx is deploying 17 new electric box trucks in a move that advanced the company’s global electrification plans and Japan’s national climate targets, which focus on densely populated urban areas. Read more…

Kia is pushing ahead with plans for yet another EV, but this one will be unique as a new flagship halo model. We already have a good idea of what it will look like. Read more…

Kia launched the EV4 in Australia, where it will go head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 and Chinese EV brands, including BYD. The EV4 is cheaper than a Model 3, but BYD’s prices still beat it. Read more…

Coal experienced a historic decline in China and India, the world’s two most populous countries, in 2025, marking the first time in 52 years that both countries have seen a decline in coal generation at the same time. Read more…

The Urban Cruiser EV is arriving as Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in India. With prices expected to start at around Rs 19 lakh ($21,000), the entry-level EV will compete in the heart of India’s booming electric SUV market. Read more…

We’ve got an exciting pre-order promotion leading today’s Monday Green Deals, with Segway Navimow now offering a 10% off coupon, 1-year of extended support, and FREE gear on its new flagship X4 series robot lawn mowers (either the X430 or X450) and i2 AWD series robot lawn mowers (either i206 or i210) – with a $200 or $100 deposit, depending on the series you go with. From there, we have EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 series of power stations getting up to 52% savings, like the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station at its second-best $1,399 rate. There’s also Aventon’s Level 2 Commuter e-bike at its best price of the last year, both Autel’s J1772 and NACS MaxiCharger AC Level 2 50A EV Chargers at lows, a solid Husqvarna string trimmer kit, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are at the bottom of the page, rounded up within our most recent edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…

Fleet managers don’t get paid to argue on Facebook. They get paid to look at the numbers, and make decisions in the best financial interests of their companies. According to studies that follow real-world fleets in the most extreme, cold-weather conditions in America, EVs don’t just survive — they thrive, beating out diesel on the balance sheet. Read more…

California lawmakers are once again taking aim at the gray areas of electric bike regulation, this time by targeting what has quietly become one of the biggest loopholes in the state’s e-bike laws. Read more…

Hyundai unveiled an all-electric camper van with solar panels for off-grid adventures. It even has a kitchen, smart features, and plenty more for extended stays. Read more…

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…

There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar system, but most of it assumes a suburban house with city water and a long list of optional loads. Rural homes play by different rules, and when your water comes from a well, keeping the lights on is optional — but keeping the well’s pump running isn’t. Read more…

Middle Eastern petrostates aren’t known for betting against an ever-increasing demand for oil – but the UAE does have a reputation for being able to read the room. So, when a massive and highly visible DC fast-charging hub opens on a key UAE highway, it looks less like a pilot project and more like a clear signal that EVs are here to stay. Read more…

Battery-electric and plug-in hybrid Porsche models outsold its ICE-powered models on its home continent in 2025 – and nearly 1 in 3 Porsches sold was 100% electric. Read more…