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Puerto Rico just got $1.2B in DOE financing to boost its grid with solar + storage
The US Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $1.2 billion in financing to replace Puerto Rico’s fossil fuel plants with solar and battery storage through 2032.
Expand Expanding CloseChevy launches sweet new Equinox and Blazer EV deals that can slash prices by $5,000
Chevy just introduced new deals on the Equinox and Blazer EV models to make them even more affordable. With 0% interest and a new trade-in bonus, Chevy is offering over $5,000 in savings.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: non-Tesla EV Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales, Rivian $$$, 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 non-Tesla EVs getting Supercharger access, Cybertruck sales in the spotlight, Rivian getting some money from Biden, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseRam drops plans for a 500-mile long-range version of its electric pickup
The promised long-range Ram 1500 REV electric pickup has been canceled. Ram is no longer planning to launch the variant, which was expected to provide over 500 miles of range. Here’s what will take its place.
Expand Expanding CloseLectric XP Lite 2.0 80-mile e-bike bundles $404 off, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus exclusive $541 low, Autel EV charger $455 low, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we’re stopping back in on Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that ends January 20 to give a spotlight on the brand’s XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes that start at $999 and come with the largest bundle packages yet at $404 in free gear. We’ve secured an exclusive new low price for our readers on EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station that takes costs down to $541, with an alternate backup power offer that is seeing DJI’s Power 1000 Portable Power Station at 50% off for $499. For EV drivers, we also spotted Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home Level 2 EV charger dropping to its $455 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Rad Power flash sale that includes a free extra battery with the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike, among others – and much more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseThe top electric cars in this winter range test will surprise you
The latest 2025 electric vehicle winter driving test results are out, and there are quite a few EV models that are surprising with their performance.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD just launched the world’s largest car carrier to charge up its global EV ambitions
The BYD Shenzen, its new ro-ro ship that can carry 9,200 vehicles, has officially undocked. BYD’s new car carrier is the world’s largest as the EV giant aggressively expands overseas. After sales surged last year, the Chinese EV leader looks for even more global market share in 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) stock rises as Volkswagen plans to expand $5.8 billion EV partnership
Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is trending on Friday after Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume hinted at expanding upon their new EV partnership. Volkswagen’s boss said the company could offer “great opportunities” for Rivian. Here’s what the new plans could include.
Expand Expanding CloseImported Tesla Cybertruck is seized by police in the UK, deemed dangerous and not legal
Police have seized an imported Tesla Cybertruck in the UK as it is not road-legal in the country and deemed dangerous for pedestrians.
Expand Expanding CloseWheel-E Podcast: New e-bike regulations, sodium batteries, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes proposed e-bike restrictions in New York and Oregon, Super73 lowering the performance of its e-bikes, a review of the Tenways CGO600 Pro-C electric bike, new sodium-ion batteries coming from Yadea, Heybike unveiling its first mid-drive e-bike, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseCharge Cars finds new owners to resume development of its ’67 bespoke electric muscle car
UK EV startup Charge Cars has announced a fresh breath of life into its bespoke electric muscle car business. The company has announced new ownership, which intends to continue and expedite the development of its flagship model, the ’67, based on a classic Ford Mustang.
Expand Expanding CloseTexans can now join a VPP and get 2 sonnen batteries at no upfront cost
A groundbreaking new Virtual Power Plant Power Purchase Agreement (VPA) provides Texans with solar panels and two 20 kWh sonnen batteries at no upfront cost.
Expand Expanding CloseAs Biden heads out, $43.7M goes to 25 EV charging accelerator projects
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Communities Taking Charge Accelerator has awarded $43.7 million to 25 innovative EV charging projects across the US.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming
Tesla announced on X that it is working on a new way to keep the cameras clean on the Cybertruck.
Hopefully, it will make its way to other Tesla vehicles because it is a common problem with the performance of its advanced driver assist systems (ADAS).
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai is offering a free ChargePoint EV charger for 2025 IONIQ 5 customers
Buy or lease the new 2025 IONIQ 5, and Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint Level 2 EV charger. Or, you can choose a $400 charging credit. That’s a pretty sweet deal, with leases starting as low as $199 per month. Here’s how you can snag the offer.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai Ioniq 5 charges faster on a Tesla Supercharger than a Model 3 does
With the release of Hyundai’s 2025 Ioniq 5 with native NACS port, owners are heading to Tesla Superchargers to see how the experience is. And it turns out, the away team is beating the home team at charging speed… at least in some metrics.
Expand Expanding CloseNissan secures EV powertrain supply for next-gen LEAF, electric SUVs at its UK plant
Nissan will begin building updated LEAF models at its Sunderland, UK plant later this year. Ahead of its arrival, Nissan scored a new supply deal with JATCO for EV powertrains that will be built at a nearby facility. The parts will be used for the new LEAF and other upcoming Nissan EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $699 on Rad Power e-bikes with free gear from $1,099, 24-hour EcoFlow 50% off flash sale, Heybike Ranger S bundle $1,099, more
Today’s Green deals are bringing you three flash sales with some big savings – two on e-bikes, one on power stations. Leading the group is Rad Power’s flash sale with two end dates (January 20 and January 29), price cuts, free accessory offers, and free extra battery opportunities across many models, like the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike at $1,299 and coming with an extra battery for double the travel distance, among others. We then have a 24-hour flash sale from EcoFlow that is taking up to 50% off three of the brand’s most popular power stations, starting with the DELTA 2 Portable Power Station with a free waterproof bag at $499. At the rear is Heybike’s Ranger S Folding e-bike with $208 in free gear at $1,099 through the weekend. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,500 in savings on Jackery’s flagship solar generator bundle, the deals on Aiper’s robotic pool cleaners, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD launches its first EV in Korea starting at just $21,500: can it rival Hyundai and Kia?
BYD officially launched its popular Atto 3 in South Korea this week, its first EV to hit the market. The electric SUV starts at just over $21,500 in Korea, but with subsidies, prices could fall to under $14,000. Can it compete with low-cost EVs from Hyundai and Kia? With several top-selling electric cars en route, BYD looks to win over buyers.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s consistent meddling in the country’s politics and promotion of a fringe far-right party.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
Tesla is throttling down Cybertruck production as it shifts workers to Model Y production because inventory of the electric pickup truck is piling up.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet the new Genesis Electrified GV70: A refined SUV with more range and style
Genesis officially launched the updated Electrified GV70 in Korea, starting at just over $50,000. The new electric SUV now has a bigger battery for more driving range, added luxury, and even more style. Check out the new Genesis GV70 EV below.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) secures billions in US funding for its new EV plant in Georgia [Updated]
Ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, Rivian (RIVN) secured up to $6.6 billion in funding for its second EV manufacturing plant. The new facility will be home to Rivian’s more affordable midsize R2 electric SUV.
Expand Expanding CloseOregon law seeks to ban many street-legal electric bicycles from bike lanes
A new bill submitted to the Oregon Legislative Assembly seeks to ban street-legal Class 3 electric bicycles from bike lanes in the state.
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