Japanese equipment giant Komatsu has added a not-so-giant electric excavator to its growing lineup of battery-powered construction equipment. The new Komatsu PC20E-6 electric mini excavator promises a full day of work from a single charge.

Tesla has unexpectedly terminated a contractor’s contract at Gigafactory Texas, resulting in the layoff of 82 workers who were supporting the automaker’s production at the giant factory in Austin.

First, it was e-bikes, offering an efficient, effective, and low-cost way for teens and just about everyone to zip around town, yet drawing the temper of suburban traditionalists. Now golf carts are the new public enemy number one in suburbia, at least if you ask the growing number of online groups where residents complain about these small electric vehicles “clogging” their streets.

But beyond the hand-wringing, golf carts and their more sophisticated cousins known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) or Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs), are quietly becoming a popular alternative to cars for short trips around US cities and suburbs.

With 400 hp and 200 km (125 miles) of all-electric range, Volvo’s new-for-2026 XC70 “long range plug-in hybrid” has made its official debut – and the order books are open. But, unfortunately for American fans of Swedish metal, it’s not available here. Yet.

A recent AAA poll shows that just 13% of Americans trust self-driving cars, leaving 87% either unsure about, or “too afraid” to give up the controls. At the same time, it seems like Stellantis is giving up on its highly-publicized AutoDrive Level 3 ADAS.

Is this the beginning of the end of self-driving hype?

Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years – but there are a few asterisks in that statement. We’ll try to unpack them all for you here.

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means big deals on car lots across America – especially if you’re shopping for a new electric vehicle to help with your labor. We’ve rounded up the best offers on electric pickups, vans, and even a great option for ride share drivers!

Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety.

China’s Dongfang Electric has installed a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine, snatching the title of world’s most powerful from Siemens Gamesa’s 21.5 turbine in Denmark.

The autonomous ag equipment experts behind the GUSS robotic sprayers have been developing their AI tech as part of a JV with John Deere for years — and now, that marriage is official. John Deere has acquired 100% of GUSS, and has big plans to pick up that tech and run with it like a … well, you know.

Lawyers for Tesla filed a motion asking a court to throw out a recent $243 million verdict against the company related to a fatal crash in Florida in 2019. The case is the first instance of Tesla being ruled against by a court in an Autopilot liability case – previous cases had ended up settled out of court.

We’re closing out the week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed edition filled with some great savings opportunities through Labor Day weekend. Our headliner is Luckeep’s C23 Folding Step-Through Two-Seater e-bike that has fallen to a new $499 low, with it followed by Aventon’s Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike hitting the best price of 2025 at $1,499. There’s also the possible $1,685 savings you can score on LG’s WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer starting from $2,000, as well as Schumacher’s new portable EV charger at a new low, one of the largest bundles on Lectric’s XPeak2 e-bikes, two DJI power station discounts, EGO’s multi-head combo kit, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Aventon Soltera 2.5 e-bike discount, the returning low on Autel’s new 80A level 2 EV charging station, 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.

The Honda Prologue is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US. For Labor Day, Honda is offering generous discounts on EVs, including the Prologue and Acura ZDX.

If you’ve been eyeing a LiveWire electric motorcycle but couldn’t justify the price tag, this might be your moment. LiveWire Group just launched a new “Twist & Go” promotion that drops prices on its entire S2 lineup by thousands of dollars – at least for a limited time.

The world’s first mass-produced EV powered by a semi-solid-state battery is officially here, and it starts at less than $15,000.

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 China reaching the EV tipping point, Tesla’s retreat in Europe, EV buyers receiving some tax credit relief, and more.

Cadillac is back and selling a surprising number of electric vehicles in the US. With a full lineup of electric SUVs, Cadillac now claims to be the leading luxury EV brand in the US. Can it keep it up even after the $7,500 federal tax credit expires?

Australia Post is advancing its commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions across its operations by 2050 with the introduction of 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans, expanding its existing fleet of over 5,000 EVs already in active service.

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 new e-bikes from Raleigh and Puckipuppy, police cracking down on super-fast DIY e-bikes, Priority Skyline review, a new Can-Am electric ATV, and more.

Electric vehicles have reached a tipping point in China. They now represent the majority of the new car market, surging to 51% market share.

Tesla has announced the Model Y Performance, available in Europe starting in September.

Chrysler parent company Stellantis is sinking billions on electric Jeeps and Chargers that no one wants, but the they’ve developed market-leading EVs in Europe, and this latest, £36,995 DS Automobiles No4 is exactly the sort of electric crossover that could rejuvenate the brand’s American prospects. The only question now is: why won’t they bring it here?

The clock is running out on some of the best EV lease deals of the year. With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already hitting and the federal tax credit set to vanish after September 30, automakers are dangling some serious end-of-the-month offers. If you’ve been waiting to go electric, now’s the time. CarsDirect spotted three August EV price drops worth a look, but you’ll need to move fast, because these deals won’t last past the holiday weekend.

UK delivery firm DPD is putting one of Terberg’s heavy-duty electric yard tractors to the test at its giant, Oldbury, UK logistics hub – and its findings will help DPD shape a cleaner, more sustainable fleet strategy for the future.