Following suit from yesterday’s edition, today’s Green Deals are packed with better-than-ever full holiday savings, led by EcoFlow’s next phase of its Black Friday Sale event with up to 80% discounts on backup power solutions, complete with bonus savings, free gifts, and new low prices – all starting from $149 + the phase’s first 48-hour flash sale. There’s also Samsung’s Black Friday appliance sale that can save you hundreds to thousands on smart energy-conscious washer/dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and more – starting from $269, as well as a new low price on Autel’s 50A MaxiCharger AC Lite EV Charging Station at $398 (plus the latest solar-powered security cameras). There’s also Black Friday roundups of DJI equipment, EGO Power+ tools, smart ambient lighting devices, a collection of one-day-only Best Buy deals, like Greenworks’ STEALTH electric mini-bike, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s increased Anker SOLIX Black Friday savings, Segway’s new Navimow robotic lawn mower lows + increased Ninebot EV savings, and more. Read more…
Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
No, it’s not the new Bolt. GM’s design team previewed a new high-riding “sporty Chevrolet EV” that should be brought to life. Read more…
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar just cut the ribbon on a huge new factory in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, and it dwarfs the New Orleans Superdome. The company’s $1.1 billion, fully vertically integrated facility spans 2.4 million square feet, or about 11 times the size of the stadium’s main arena. Read more…
Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem
Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said. Lire la suite…
Wallbox pushes new wave of EV chargers across the Mountain West
Wallbox is ramping up its partnership with distributor Codale Electric Supply to roll out more EV chargers across the Mountain West, a region that’s seeing a rapid escalation of electrification programs and regional highway corridor build-outs. Read more…
Podcast: Electricity is the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, new Porsche Cayenne EV, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss electricity becoming the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, the new Porsche Cayenne EV, and more. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs
The design of Ford’s new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs. Lire la suite…
Toyota bZ7 debuts in China with Huawei smart tech
GAC-Toyota took the stage at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou event to unveil its new bZ7 electric sedan. The bZ7 is the second major model built primarily by the company’s engineering team in China. Many industry watchers expected a more traditional approach, but the bZ7 throws caution to the wind, embracing key technical alliances that reshape the GAC-Toyota name. The model… Read more…
Here’s Waymo’s New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild
The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Lire la suite…
LEAD unveils high-precision solid-state battery cell stacking machine
LEAD has released of an integrated solid-state battery cutting and stacking machine targeted at addressing the technical challenges of next-generation energy storage manufacturing. The machine is engineered for the specific requirements of solid-solid interface materials used in all-solid-state batteries, which require highly precise and controlled stacking due to their sensitivity and brittle nature. The new… Read more…
Blink Charging’s new Shasta Level 2 EV chargers are designed for fleet and multifamily markets
EV charging provider Blink Charging has launched a new line of Level 2 EV chargers tailored specifically for multifamily and fleet applications. The Shasta line was originally developed through Blink’s acquisition of Zemetric, but has now been integrated into Blink’s broader charging ecosystem, with flexible installation and intelligent software capabilities. The Shasta 48 delivers up… Read more…
Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work
Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game. Lire la suite…
Toyota’s new flagship EV for China should be sold everywhere
Toyota launched its new flagship electric sedan in China with pre-orders starting at under $30,000. The bZ7 is Toyota’s most advanced vehicle yet, offering far more tech and features than those sold in the US, Europe, and every other global market. Read more…
Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
Yamaha is doubling down on urban electrification in Japan with the launch of its new Jog E electric scooter – and in a twist that we’ve been waiting years to see, it runs on Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries. Read more…
NAVEE ST3 Pro, loaded with power and comfort, 20% off for Black Friday
Looking for a smarter, cooler, and genuinely more comfortable way to commute this winter? The NAVEE ST3 Pro Damping Arm™ Suspension City E-scooter has officially entered the chat — and for Black Friday, it’s dropping to an unmissable low price. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to commit to electric travel, this is it. Read more…
The new Nissan LEAF gets a price cut thanks to the UK EV grant
Nissan announced the new LEAF will start at just £32,249 in the UK after it became eligible for the maximum discount under the government’s Electric Car Grant. Read more…
AUDI E SUV: Preview of the second model from the Chinese sub-brand
Audi’s subsidiary of the same name is planning to launch its second series on the Chinese market in 2026. An initial concept for the electric SUV was presented at Auto Guangzhou. A range of 700 kilometres and 800-volt technology are promised. Read more…
Google’s Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto
Google’s Gemini AI is now rolling out to Android Auto in 45 languages. This will unfortunately take several months to complete, but once you get it, it will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto. Note that you need to have replaced Google Assistant with Gemini on your phone for the change to make it to Android Auto as well. Google… Read more…
Driivz updates EV charging management platform, now available globally
Driivz, a Vontier company, has released Platform Version 9, an updated electric vehicle charging and energy management software suite designed to support EV charging networks and service providers. The new version is now available to its global customer base, which operates in more than 30 countries. Platform Version 9 introduces new features to streamline fleet… Read more…
ROHM expands EROM thermal simulation models for automotive shunt resistors
ROHM Semiconductor has announced an expanded selection of its EROM (Embeddable BCI-ROM) thermal simulation models for shunt resistors, now accessible on ROHM’s website and included as standard in Siemens’ Simcenter Flotherm electronic thermal design software (version 2510 and later). Shunt resistor models serve critical roles in automotive and industrial equipment, supporting high-accuracy current detection and… Read more…
