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Even without clean fleet tax credits and cash-on-the-hood incentives, fleet managers are working hard to maximize their ROI on vehicle assets and reduce their total cost of ownership – and they’re increasingly turning to data‑driven telematics solutions to help.

Geely-backed performance EV brand Polestar has had some troubling times in recent months, but its future is looking a whole lot better after the company secured a $600 million loan facility to help it keep on keepin’ on.

Whether it’s to keep the lights on after a natural disaster or just to avoid peak energy rates, more people than ever are adding battery energy storage to their home solar systems — but li-ion batteries aren’t the only option. The new WATT Fuel Cell uses the natural gas connection your home already has to generate power when you need it.

French heavy lift and logistics specialists Mammoet are living up to their name with the addition of a new, mammoth-sized, 60-ton hybrid crane from the electric equipment experts at XCMG.

The Delaware Supreme Court made its ruling in the fight over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from 2018, reversing the Court of Chancery’s decision and reinstating the pay package.

But the Court still penalized Musk $1 plus attorney’s fees due to the award’s unfairness.

An Angus ranch in southern Oregon has become the test case for a new kind of cattle-friendly solar, hosting RUTE SunTracker’s first commercial project.

Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV market.

Kia is offering generous discounts on its EVs with low finance rates and thousands in savings across its entire lineup.

Airports are quickly turning into some of the busiest places to charge an EV, and bp pulse is leaning into that trend by officially opening a new DC fast‑charging hub today near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Similar bp pulse hubs are already operating near airports in Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston.

Toyota’s latest move in its work to harm the environment involves an internal platform where it uses video games to spread propaganda among its North American employees, enticing them with prizes to join lobbying efforts to loosen environmental rules around the automotive industry.

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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford’s $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more.

The ID.Buzz will not be available in the US for the 2026 model year, but Volkswagen said this isn’t the end for its electric minibus.

Leading our Friday Green Deals edition is an exclusive $1,300 savings that we’ve secured for our readers on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station (1x inverter + 2x batteries) at a new $6,999 low. Right behind it, we have Anker’s eufyCam S3 Pro Solar Security Camera multi-pack kits with a HomeBase 3 hub starting from $400, as well as Anker’s SOLIX 72-hour weekend flash sale that is taking up to $4,398 off a selection of power stations and bundles starting from $651. We also spotted Birdfy smart solar bird feeders, houses, and baths getting up to 43% savings, Autel’s latest 80A level 2 EV charging station at its second-best rate, Schumacher’s level 1 portable EV charger at a new low, and so many more deals for your Christmas shopping below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery flash sale with first-ever Explorer 300D savings (ending tonight), Segway’s Max G2 e-scooter getting a further price cut, 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.

Ford issued a recall for more than 272,000 hybrid and electric vehicles due to a software glitch that could cause them to roll away on their own.

No, Ram is still not planning to launch the all-electric pickup we’ve been waiting for, but it is selling this mini one for $30 for Christmas.

An analysis of Tesla’s patent applications shows a slower pace of innovation in the last 2 years and a shift toward AI hardware and software as Elon Musk is betting the house on autonomous driving and robots.

Dodge opened orders for the 2027 Charger Daytona Scat Pack EV, the “world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.” The 2027 model year gains an NACS port, but is it worth the price?

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California’s new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang’s automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda’s upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more.

Winter is coming and for the hardcore ebikers in cold climates, that means time to batten down the hatches. I’ve been trying some “snow ebikes” for years and have mostly landed on a Heybike that has made Husky walking a lot easier.

But along comes this Enffe EAES-2D Ultra bike that has AWD, lots of battery and a super unique look that might be the best thing yet for getting around in the snow…

Another company that made big claims about its ability to scale and deploy EV battery swapping stations has just gone bankrupt – and, frankly, it’s not too surprising that it has.

After a sluggish stretch, US wind is heading into a pivotal moment, with a near-term rebound colliding with rising power demand, tariffs, and stubborn permitting bottlenecks.

After Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock price reached a new all-time low this week, the company’s communication boss is out to set the record straight.

Like a 90s “gifted” kid that was supposed to be a lot of things, the electric Jeep Wagoneer S was supposed to be sporty, luxurious, and appeal to a whole new Jeep buyer. Despite being a decent vehicle, it never really found its place — but now that Jeep is offering nearly $17,000 off select models, it might be time to give the go-fast Wagoneer S a second look.

Volvo CE is getting into the spirit of the holidays with the donation of a band-new, $100,000 Volvo ECR25 Electric mini excavator to the Westfield Technical Academy’s horticulture department in Massachusetts.