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This is what the solar + storage industry wants from Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a “Top 10” solar and storage priorities list for President-elect Trump and the 119th Congress – here’s what it wants.
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On today’s prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon’s longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn’t taking the news lying down, however – they’re eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion!
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Toyota’s robot is really good at basketball. And it will only get better thanks to AI. After sinking an over 80-foot basketball shot, Toyota’s hoop prodigy set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. Check out the impressive shot in the video below.
Expand Expanding CloseGlencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy
Cyclic Materials, a cleantech company focused on metals recycling, has struck a multi-year deal with Swiss mining giant Glencore to supply recycled copper.
The collaboration is a step forward in making copper production more sustainable and meeting the skyrocketing demand for materials essential to clean energy technologies.
Expand Expanding Close‘EVs right now are the best deals in the market’ – Kelley Blue Book
New EV sales were strong in November, with early estimates pointing to the second-best month ever in the US, just behind August 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book. Like the new vehicle market at large, generous incentives are driving the momentum.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep Recon EV looks familiar in the latest spy photos and here’s a first look at the interior
Is that a Jeep or the Ford Bronco? Jeep’s Wrangler-inspired electric SUV was spotted with a familiar look with its official debut just around the corner. Check out the latest spy photos of the Jeep Recon EV, including a first look at the interior below.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
Tesla Cybertruck received homologation of energy consumption in China days after the automaker denied a rumor of an imminent launch.
Expand Expanding CloseMOD Easy 3 e-bike hits new $2,159 low in Holiday sale, Segway EVs 60% off, Samsung Bespoke AI Combo saves $1,598, more
We’ve got three big Holiday sales for today’s Green Deals, with MOD’s savings event offering a 10% sitewide discount across its e-bikes, with the popular Easy 3 e-bike even hitting a new $2,159 low. Cruising up right behind it is Segway’s December savings that is taking up to 60% off its EVs, spotlighting the new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain KickScooter that has returned to its $950 low for the first time since its pre-order launch deal. Lastly, we have the 2024 Discover Samsung sale that has dropped its Bespoke AI Combo All-in-One Electric Washer and Ventless Dryer to $1,999 with $273 in bonus savings. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Holiday sale deals, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve low, 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 CloseKia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon
It’s official: The all-electric Kia pickup truck is on its way. Although we had a suspicion, Kia confirmed an EV version of its Tasman pickup is coming soon. Here’s what to expect.
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Walkability, electrified transport, free public EV charging – cities earning the top spot in urban mobility include San Francisco and Paris.
Expand Expanding CloseHonda Prologue deals get even sweeter with 0% APR for the first time and up to $6,000 off
Honda just made the Prologue even more attractive with massive deals to close out the year. For the first time, you can buy the electric Prologue SUV with 0% APR and up to $6,000 in savings.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
Tesla has lost its long-time head of Autopilot hardware engineering to Amazon’s self-driving company, Zoox.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai is now selling EVs on Amazon: Here’s how you can snag one
An electric vehicle from Amazon? That’s right. Starting today, you can buy Hyundai’s top-selling EVs, like the IONIQ 5, right on Amazon. Here’s how you can get your hands on one.
Expand Expanding CloseLightship unveils production-ready AE.1 aero-electric travel trailer and begins initial sales
Electric RV specialist Lightship is officially entering the recreation vehicle segment with a renamed version of its all-electric travel trailer, formerly known as the L1. Today, the company unveiled the Lightship AE.1—the production-ready version of its predecessor. It is now on sale as a limited “Cosmos Edition,” of which only a limited supply will be built and sold.
Expand Expanding CloseUS Postal Service says it is going electric despite Trump
While incoming president Donald Trump aims to cancel contracts for new EVs for the US Postal Service, the postmaster general says he defends its electrification plans and won’t return any funding for EVs – unless Congress forces the issue, of course.
Expand Expanding CloseNextracker ships the first 100% US-made solar trackers under the IRA
Nextracker just set a milestone in US clean energy manufacturing: It has delivered the first-ever solar trackers expected to meet 100% domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Expand Expanding CloseAfter buying an EV, less than 1% of drivers go back to gas-powered cars
Once you go electric, you almost never go back to a gas-powered car. According to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance, over 90% of EV drivers plan to buy another electric vehicle after trading in a gas car. Meanwhile, only 1% said they would return to an ICE vehicle.
Expand Expanding CloseCostco and Electrify America are offering EV fast charging beginning in three states
Costco Wholesale has collaborated with North American EV charging network Electrify America and rolled out a series of DC fast chargers available to all EV drivers at select store locations. The EV chargers are operational at those Costco stores now, beginning in three states.
Expand Expanding CloseEV batteries may last up to 40% longer than expected – Stanford
Real-world driving and charging habits may make EV batteries last longer than researchers previously thought, finds a new Stanford-SLAC study.
Expand Expanding CloseGenesis GV60 Magma EV spotted for the first time flaunting a new style [Video]
Genesis has a new “alter ego” it’s about ready to unleash. The first vehicle from its new high-performance brand, the GV60 Magma, is launching next year. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally seeing the new Genesis GV60 Magma for the first time after it was spotted out in the wild.
Expand Expanding CloseLectric Holiday sale continues Black Friday deals with $781 off e-bike bundles, Anker 60,000mAh station $80, Bluetti, Jetson, more
Leading today’s Green Deals further into December savings is Lectric’s Holiday sale that is continuing many Black Friday deals with up to $781 taken off its e-bike bundles and offering a change-up with bonus savings – all starting from $999. Next we have some returning backup power lows, with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station back at $80 alongside its descendant models, as well as Bluetti’s Handsfree Backpack Power Stations and bundle options starting from $299. Bringing up the rear we have a great entry-level commuter for teens and adults in the Jetson Eris Folding Electric Scooter that hit a new $203 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Aventon Holiday sale, the Anker SOLIX power deal offers, 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 CloseTesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again
Deja vu. Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again after several unsuccessful attempts in the last few years.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD’s new Dolphin EV just leaked: Here’s our first look at the updated best-seller
Another one of BYD’s best-selling electric cars is due for an overhaul. BYD’s new Dolphin EV just leaked in China, giving us a sneak peek at the updated model for the first time.
Expand Expanding CloseXPeng’s regulatory filings share plans for facelifts to its G6 and G9 EVs, each abandoning LiDAR
According to regulatory filings in China, EV automaker XPeng Motors is planning upgrades to at least two current models. The filings detail facelifts to the XPeng G6 and G9 SUVs and hint at the automaker’s strategy of moving on from LiDAR sensors in favor of pure vision cameras, similar to Tesla.
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