Hope everybody had good food, good company, and good times during yesterday’s holiday! We’ve got a few strong discounts for today’s Green Deals to close out the week. The best of them is Jackery’s latest Mega Deals sale that promises “the best prices of 2024” with price cuts up to 50% off – dropping costs on equipment like the new Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station bundled alongside a 200W solar panel at a new $899 low. Following right behind is the return of the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker at $799. There’s also some 1-day Best Buy sales on the Worx 20V Cordless Grass Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer, and Leaf Blower Combo Kit for $189, as well as the refurbished Greenworks 80V 21-inch Dual Port Self-Propelled Lawn Mower for $350. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Electrified marine technology leaders Vita and Evoy combine forces
Electric marine experts Vita and Evoy have announced plans to unite their respective businesses in order to “consolidate their leading positions in the high-output space.” The two companies bring together a wealth of experience in all-electric propulsion and powertrain technology in the marine segment. Read more…
Podcast: let’s dive into Tesla, Ford, GM, BYD EV delivery results
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV delivery results from the industry, especially Tesla, Ford, and GM. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Now just a week away
The countdown is on for this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) collegiate solar car track event, swiftly followed by the Electrek American Solar Solar Challenge cross-country race. In just one week, teams from universities worldwide will put rubber to track at NCM Motorsports Park, competing to complete as many laps as possible on nothing but solar energy. Read more…
SAIC Motor disputes EU’s anti-subsidy investigation and tariffs on Chinese EVs
Leading Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp has announced it will formally request a hearing with the European Commission to challenge the additional tariffs imposed on Chinese electric vehicles. The company asserts that the EC’s anti-subsidy investigation is riddled with errors and unfair practices, ultimately harming both SAIC and its European customers. At the heart of the dispute is the EC’s… Read more…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV U.S. Sales Weakened In Q2 2024
The new plug-in models are still a few years away. Read more…
Porsche to slow Taycan output as sales slump, can the new Macan EV turn things around?
Porsche’s first all-electric sports car was a hit. But, nearly five years later, Taycan sales are falling amid new competition. Porsche is reportedly cutting Taycan output amid the sales slump. With the new Macan EV viewed as a beacon of hope, can Porsche turn things around. Read more…
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Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla Model S and Model X sales are not doing well, and Tesla is hiding that decline through its opaque delivery reporting. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru offer the best electric SUV lease deals in July, starts at $199/mo
July is finally here, and the deals are heating up. The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Check out the new offers below. Read more…
Volvo’s U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024
There are still no all-electric EX models to reverse the ratio. Read more…
Тesla puts Indian manufacturing on hold as German factory gets expansion approval
Following a bunch of high profile meetings it appeared Tesla is on the verge of entering the Indian market. However, Elon Musk’s recent actions suggests the company isn’t going to invest in India anytime soon and any potential plans are put on hold. While last year Elon Musk was in a hurry to enter the Indian market, he might have… Read more…
We’re Driving A 2024 GMC Hummer EV. What Do You Want To Know?
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s battery-powered. But is GMC’s electric Hummer revival actually any good? Let’s find out. Read more…
DOE: Pickups could save the most on fuel as EVs vs. gasoline
Pickup truck drivers stand to save the most by going electric, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Pickups tend to be bigger than other vehicle types, meaning they use more energy and thus offer greater potential for savings when the cost of that energy is reduced, the DOE recently noted. And reducing consumption of gasoline or… Read more…
BMW U.S. EV Sales Improved To Near-Record Level In Q2 2024
The BMW’s four all-electric models represented over 15% of the brand’s total volume. Read more…
EnBW installs its 5,000th fast-charging point in Germany
EnBW announces that it now has 5,000 fast-charging points in operation in Germany. The energy supplier set up the first units in 2016 and has rapidly increased the installation rate since then. A further 1,000 charging points are to be installed by the end of the year. Read more…
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 9 electric SUV will launch later than expected: Here’s what we know
Hyundai’s new three-row electric SUV is set to debut later than expected. Although Hyundai was expected to launch the IONIQ 9 this summer, it looks like we may have to wait a little longer. Read more…
Tesla vehicles become approved as government vehicles in China
Tesla vehicles have become approved as government vehicles in China – a first for a foreign-owned automaker. Read more…
BYD closes in on huge $1 billion EV plant in Turkey as global expansion accelerates
BYD is closing in on a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey. The news comes after BYD opened its first factory in Thailand, with others planned in Brazil and Mexico as it expands in overseas markets. Read more…
Tesla is upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor
Tesla is now upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor with a more “efficient and reliable” motor. Read more…
