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02 May 2025, 00:12

Tesla (TSLA) reveals web of transactions between Elon Musk’s companies

Energy

Tesla (TSLA) has revealed the latest web of transactions between itself, Elon Musk, his multiple companies, and board members. more…

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01 May 2025, 23:21

ACT Expo 2025 – one step forward, two steps back for clean trucking [part 1]

Energy

ACT Expo is North America’s premier clean truck and transport trade show – and for 2025 it was bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and more, more capable battery electric vehicles than ever. The downsides? NACFE have scored with their “messy middle” messaging, and the return of “clean diesel” talking points. more…

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01 May 2025, 23:04

Minnesota defies NEVI freeze with $10M EV charger expansion

Energy

Minnesota just locked in a dozen new DC fast charging station sites along Interstates 90 and 94, defying Donald Trump’s suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. more…

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01 May 2025, 21:51

Energy

Tesla is the only EV brand with a net negative brand perception, according to the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report – and much of the negative shift has happened in the last 6 months. more…

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01 May 2025, 21:22

That full-size Genesis electric SUV we’ve been waiting for might take longer than expected

Energy

The GV90 is expected to be the most upscale Genesis SUV yet, serving as its new flagship model. But it might be a little longer than expected before we see it on the streets. A new report says production of the first full-size Genesis electric SUV is getting delayed. more…

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01 May 2025, 21:03

Tesla loses manager behind its Cortex supercomputer to OpenAI

Energy

Tesla has lost the technical program manager behind its Cortex supercomputer in Texas to OpenAI. The latest example of a massive talent exodus at Tesla over the last year. more…

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01 May 2025, 20:41

The US’s largest virtual power plant now runs on 75,000 home batteries

Energy

Sunrun just turned thousands of homes into the US’s largest virtual power plant to help keep the lights on in California this summer. more…

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01 May 2025, 19:42

Jeep’s new Compass EV just leaked: Is this the affordable electric SUV we’ve waited for?

Energy

Jeep is set to reveal the new Compass any day now. Ahead of its official debut, Jeep’s new Compass leaked online, showing several different variants, including an EV. Is this the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for? more…

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01 May 2025, 19:39

We got a rare opportunity to drive on public roads in China and tested out a bunch of ZEEKR EVs [Video]

Energy

Seth and I recently traveled to China to attend the Shanghai Auto Show and used the opportunity to travel to Hangzhou with ZEEKR and test drive most of the automaker’s EVs. Even better, ZEEKR helped us acquire temporary driver’s permits in China, enabling us to test EVs like the new 007 GT on public roads. Read on and check out my full video below more…

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01 May 2025, 18:00

Velotric sale takes $400 off e-bikes with extra accessory savings, EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra flash bundle $2,072 off, EGO mower, more

Energy

Today’s Green Deals are being led by Velotric’s Mother’s Day Sale, which is offering up to $400 off e-bikes, along with some select 30% accessory discounts and free gear, like the Discover 1 Plus Commuter e-bike for $1,299 that you can also bundle with a bunch of add-on gear at $487 off, among others. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest flash sale through the rest of the day that is taking up to 43% off a DELTA Pro Ultra Solar Generator bundle and a dual-RAPID 5,000mAh Magnetic Power Bank bundle from $76. We also...

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01 May 2025, 17:27

Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Energy

Waymo has released new research saying that its driverless robotaxis reduce pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions by 82%-92%, and crashes that involve an injury by 96%, when compared to the average driver. more…

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01 May 2025, 17:17

Hyundai has an advanced new electric SUV for China: Meet ELEXIO

Energy

It’s not the IONIQ 4, but Hyundai promises it will be a game changer. After unveiling its new electric SUV, ELEXIO, Hyundai said it’s about to “write a new chapter” in the world’s largest EV market. more…

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01 May 2025, 17:00

Rivian launches ‘Real Rivian Adventures’ ad campaign, inspired by owner stories

Energy

Rivian is launching its first ad campaign, with digital ads showcasing stories from Rivian owners about how they’ve used their electric truck’s unique capabilities in interesting ways. more…

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01 May 2025, 15:48

Ford’s EV sales fell by 40% in April and now it’s adjusting plans for another major project

Energy

With significant discounts, including employee pricing, Ford had a record US sales month in April. Despite higher truck and SUV sales, electric vehicle sales dropped by nearly 40%. Now, Ford is ending another big project that was expected to help it cut costs and compete with leaders like Tesla. more…

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01 May 2025, 15:48

Ford’s EV sales fell by 40% in April and now it’s killing off another major project

Energy

With significant discounts, including employee pricing, Ford had a record US sales month in April. Despite higher truck and SUV sales, electric vehicle sales dropped by nearly 40%. Now, Ford is ending another significant EV project that was expected to help it cut costs and compete with leaders like Tesla. more…

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01 May 2025, 15:16

Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe despite new Model Y

Energy

Tesla’s sales in several key European markets continue to decline sharply in Q2 2025, despite the new Model Y, which was blamed for disappointing sales in the first quarter, now being available. more…

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01 May 2025, 14:23

BYD had a blowout sales month in April with more EVs sold than hybrids, and that’s not all

Energy

BYD is on a hot streak. The Chinese EV powerhouse sold over 380,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in April alone. For the first time in over a year, fully electric vehicles (EVs) outsold hybrids. And with record overseas sales for the fifth consecutive month, BYD is poised for even more growth in 2025. more…

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01 May 2025, 13:50

The crazy, untold story of Lectric Ebikes’ secret deal to save Juiced Bikes

Energy

Juiced Bikes spent 15 years as a beloved e-bike brand building some of the most iconic and highest-performance electric bicycles in the US market. But financial troubles put the brand into a tailspin last year, ultimately culminating in bankruptcy and closure. The brand appeared to be a goner until two young e-bike entrepreneurs stepped up to try and salvage Juiced’s legacy in a deal whose details have never been revealed – until now. more…

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01 May 2025, 13:36

Energy

Autonomous commercial technology developer Aurora Innovation, Inc., has successfully launched full-fledged freight services using self-driving trucks in the US. With the commencement of commercial trucking services, Aurora has become the first company to operate driverless services on public roads in the US. Check out Aurora’s self-driving truck navigating highways in the video below. more…

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01 May 2025, 13:11

Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years

Energy

Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, has denied that a report claiming the board has searched for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, the only positive move it would have made in years. Musk also commented on the report. more…

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01 May 2025, 13:00

Congress impotently declares end to CA EV rule it can’t actually end

Energy

Republicans in Congress have voted to use its authority under the Congressional Review Act to roll back California’s states’ right to protect its own residents’ lungs and pocketbooks with better emissions rules. But here’s the thing: Congress doesn’t have that authority, and the republican party is once again just farting in the wind with the sole purpose of letting everyone know that it wants to poison Americans and raise their fuel costs. more…

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01 May 2025, 02:27

Tesla board is reportedly floating replacing Elon Musk as CEO

Energy

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Tesla’s board has taken steps toward potentially seeking a new CEO to replace Elon Musk. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 21:46

China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV

Energy

On our trip to Shanghai auto show facilitated by Zeekr, my colleague Scooter and I got to see an unbelievable amount of EVs from 20+ makers, many of which we’d never heard of. Each maker offered an incredible array of models but one in particular stood out to me: the Lynk & Co 900. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 21:34

Home solar prices just hit record lows – and storage is even cheaper

Energy

If you’ve been holding off on going solar, now might be the time to revisit that quote. According to EnergySage’s new Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, prices for both home solar and solar + storage reached record lows in the second half of 2024. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 20:42

Rivian (RIVN) quietly built an EV battery supply to brace for Trump’s tariffs

Energy

Rivian (RIVN) is already preparing for changes under the Trump administration. In anticipation of Trump’s new auto tariffs, Rivian built a reserve of EV batteries from Asia as a countermeasure. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 19:49

Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027

Energy

Tesla plans to deploy a public charging network for its Tesla Semi truck, starting with 46 stations in 2027, according to a new presentation. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 18:54

Pittsburgh Airport is turning a landfill into a solar powerhouse

Energy

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), already the first airport in the US to be fully powered by a microgrid, is expanding its solar field with utility Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and solar owner and operator IMG Energy Solutions. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 18:50

Lucid’s new Gravity electric SUV is pricey to lease: Here’s how much it will run you

Energy

The Lucid Gravity is an impressive electric SUV with ultra-fast charging, up to 450 miles of range, and plenty of interior space, but it’s not cheap to lease. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 18:04

Save up to $5,394 on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus offers, Jackery takes up to 43% off units, RadExpand 5 e-bike at one-day $1,099 low, more

Energy

We’ve got another jam-packed day of Green Deals for you, headlined by a spotlight on the Anker SOLIX Mother’s Day Sale offers for the brand’s latest F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundles that start from $3,199. Right behind it is Jackery’s latest Home Backup Sale that is taking up to 43% off units through the weekend, with offers like the Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle that comes with a 500W panel for $1,499. We also spotted Greenworks’ latest 60V 17-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower dr...

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30 Apr 2025, 17:03

BMW hits pause on EV production in the US, but don’t expect prices to rise yet

Energy

BMW told dealers it plans to freeze EV production in the US in May as it deals with the uncertainty surrounding the new auto tariffs. Despite the pause, BMW said it won’t raise prices on most imported vehicles. At least, for now. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 15:45

Ford is still offering big discounts including employee pricing and free EV chargers

Energy

After extending several promotions this week, Ford is offering significant discounts that could save you thousands. In addition to employee pricing on most Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the company is offering a free home charger with the purchase of an EV. Here’s how you can snag some discounts. more…

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30 Apr 2025, 14:44

Waymo and Toyota partner to go after Tesla with personal self-driving vehicles

Energy

Waymo and Toyota have announced a partnership aimed at competing with Tesla in the development of personally owned self-driving vehicles. more…