Headlining today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s Home Improvement Sale, which is continuing its previous flash sale offers alongside new additions, one of which being the Explorer 3000 Pro solar generator bundle with a 500W panel at its $1,999 low – plus, continuing free gifts on the brand’s newest Explorer 5000 Plus and its bundles, and more. We also have the unexpected price cut on Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 Off-Road Long-range e-bikes to a new $1,579 low, while also coming with $336 in free gear during the brand’s latest sale, as well as EGO’s 56V 765 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with 5.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries down at $330. Bringing up the rear is Govee’s Smart Electric Composter which has dropped down to $305. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s latest sales from Lectric, Segway, Aventon, and more. Read more…
Korea’s first electric pickup is already in high demand, and it’s not from Hyundai or Kia
The KGM Musso EV is Korea’s first electric pickup. It’s not from Hyundai or Kia. Launched earlier this month, the electric truck is already racking up orders. The Special Edition version sold out in under two hours. Meet the KGM Mussu EV. Read more…
FERC: Solar + wind set for a strong 3-year run despite Trump’s sabotage
By February 1, 2028, renewables would account for 37.4% of total available installed utility-scale generating capacity – just behind natural gas (40.2%) – with solar and wind making up more than 75% of the installed renewable energy capacity, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Read more…
Watch The New Tesla Model Y Take On The Old One In A 70-MPH Range Test
Tesla claims the updated Model Y is up to 10% more efficient. Real-world tests tell another story. Read more…
We’ve Got A 2025 Mini Countryman SE. What Do You Want To Know?
The $51,145 crossover features a circular screen and can go up to 212 miles on a charge. Read more…
New breakthrough promises near-perfect EV battery recycling
Chinese scientists have developed a method to recover nearly 100% of the lithium from used batteries. This innovation addresses a crucial challenge in the growing EV market: how to handle the increasing volume of spent batteries in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner. Researchers from several Chinese universities, including Central South University, have devised a “neutral leaching” technique that dramatically… Read more…
Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks in the US
Tesla has been forced to recall tens of thousands of its electric pickups in the US. The issue stems from a stainless steel trim piece on the exterior that has come loose on multiple vehicles, potentially posing a hazard to other road users. Read more…
EV Sales Were Up In February, But Tesla Keeps Falling
Data shows that Americans’ appetite for battery-powered vehicles isn’t fading just yet. Read more…
NYSERDA awards $2.9 million for shared electric transportation projects in New York
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $2.9 million to 29 community-led projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions in New York, through the state’s $32-million Clean Mobility Program. Each of the awarded project teams will receive $100,000 to conduct feasibility studies on local transportation options including shared… Read more…
Northern Graphite starts sampling LDI graphite for battery anode materials
Canadian producer Northern Graphite is supplying samples of three standard battery anode material (BAM) products, as well as its Porocarb material, to manufacturers of lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. Northern’s demonstrator grades, produced using graphite from the company’s Lac des Iles (LDI) mine in Quebec acquired in 2022, are engineered to drive battery performance and meet… Read more…
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech: An Icon Nails Its Electric Comeback
The Renault 5 was a legend in its time. Now it’s back as a retro-styled EV, and it understood the assignment. Read more…
Renault Scenic put to the test: A family-friendly company car?
The name Scenic brings back memories of a practical family van – but that era is history. Instead, the new edition presents itself as a modern compact SUV that rounds off the top end of the French brand’s purely electric model range. Our driving report clarifies where the current Renault technology can score points and where it can’t!
This Is The First Rivian R1S Police Car
The electric cruiser will roam the streets of Palo Alto in the coming months. Read more…
LG Chem to produce precursor-free battery cathode materials
Battery manufacturer LG Chem plans to start mass production of precursor-free battery cathode materials in South Korea in the first half of this year. LG Chem produces its LG Precursor Free (LPF) materials by directly calcinating custom-designed metals without precursors, improving power performance at low temperatures and shortening development time. The company plans to expand… Read more…
Lithium Americas receives $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners for Thacker Pass lithium project
Lithium Americas has received a strategic investment of $250 million from funds managed by Orion Resource Partners, a global investment firm focused on metal and materials projects, for the development and construction of Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada. The target for completion of Thacker Pass Phase 1 is… Read more…
Budget-friendly BYD Dolphin Surf is coming to Europe with a sub-$25,000 price tag
The electric car market in the United Kingdom is about to get a bit more exciting. BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, plans to launch its Seagull EV there later this year. The new model will be rebranded as the Dolphin Surf, and will be one of the most agressively priced EVs available in the UK. While the Seagull, as it’s… Read more…
Regent Craft begins testing all-electric seaglider
The US company has unveiled the first prototype of its Viceroy seaglider, a type of aircraft which can float, foil or fly along the surface of water. With a 20 metre wingspan, it’s set to be one of the largest all-electric air vehicles ever made. Read more…
Tesla’s Missing $1.4 Billion Has Accounting Experts Asking Questions
Plus, Hyundai is completely unbothered about Trump’s EV policies, and Rivian throws Fisker owners a bone. Read more…
Magna Steyr is finalizing deals with XPeng and GAC Motor to build Chinese EVs in Austria
A new report states that Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna Steyr is on the cusp of securing two new customers in XPeng Motors and GAC Motor Co. As a result of the reported deal, those Chinese automakers would have an avenue around additional tariffs on imports imposed by the EU, while Magna Steyr gains some much-needed EV manufacturing on its Austrian assembly lines. Read more…
The Kia EV2 is real: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV on the road [Video]
Kia is gearing up to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet. Despite its small size, Kia promises the EV2 has “a big personality” with its latest tech, features, and sleek new design. Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 after it was spotted in public testing for the first time. Read more…
