Electric bicycle incentive programs have grown considerably over the last few years, and Washington State is one of the most recent to lay the groundwork for yet another program designed to reduce the cost of this alternative transportation for lower-income commuters. But the state is also going about it in a unique way, by using funding raised from its emissions taxes.

Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker.

Kia’s versatile crossover is facing a significant recall. Over 80,000 Kia Niro EV, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid models are being recalled over seat belts and airbags that could potentially malfunction. Here’s what you need to know and how you can get the fix.

Executives from TravelCenters America (TA) and BP were joined by local elected officials at a ribbon cutting for the two companies’ first DC fast charging hub on I-95 in Jacksonville, Florida – the first of several such EV charging stations to come online.

The new e2500-THL and TS electric Ultra Buggies from Toro offer construction and demo crews a carrying capacity of 2500 lbs. (on the TS model), six-and-a-half foot dump height (on the THL), nearly 13 cubic ft. of capacity, and hours of quiet, fume-free operation.

GM has deployed three of its HYDROTEC hydrogen gensets to the Los Angeles area as a way to help generate power for EV drivers and emergency vehicles recovering from the devastating effects of the recent wildfires.

Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners.

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is putting the new, 300 km Volvo FM Electric semi truck through its paces as they work to decarbonize their emergency vehicle fleet and keep Australia safe from the devastating effects of wildfires.

Last week’s inauguration of President Trump stole the headlines, but it wasn’t the only big election news — a supermajority of workers at BlueOval SK voted to file a petition last week with the National Labor Relations Board to unite with the UAW.

Political policies come and go, but total cost of ownership will always trump politics when it comes to managing a commercial fleet. As if to illustrate that point, Canada’s first-ever class 4 medium duty battery electric dump truck was deployed this week!

With more models hitting the market and massive incentives, electric vehicles are just as affordable, if not more, than gas-powered cars. However, with Trump’s transition team reportedly planning to end the EV tax credit, the savings may soon disappear. Check out the EVs you can still lease for under $300 a month in January below.

So many of the fun electric go-karts I’ve found while window-shopping on Alibaba have been of the child-sized variety. To be fair, I’m not opposed to folding my body in ways it shouldn’t in service of a good time, but it’d be nice to get the same experience while maintaining full blood flow to the extremities.

That’s where today’s find comes in, as a full-size electric go-kart that adults can enjoy, too! It’s both awesome and weird, but perhaps for once, this week’s honoree of the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week is more of the former and less of the latter!

GE Vernova’s onshore wind business announced that it received orders in 2024 to repower over 1 gigawatt (GW) of wind turbines in the US.

Kia’s official first-party NACS adapters are now ready to ship out, but owners will have to wait to use them on Tesla Superchargers until later this quarter.

EV charger manufacturer Kempower and Ziegler Energy Solutions have paired up to deliver EV fast charging infrastructure for commercial fleets.

BYD is now taking Hyundai and Kia’s home market by storm. After launching the electric SUV just last week, BYD said its EV has already secured over 1,000 preorders in South Korea. Can it compete with Hyundai and Kia’s new low-cost EVs?

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 the new Tesla Model Y launching in NA/EU, Rivian getting popular with OEMs, Trump’s effect on EVs, and more.

Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Tenways’ Valentine’s Day sale, which is taking up to $500 off its e-bikes with an additional $200 in savings taken off the order for two models together – and their getting up to $307 in free gear on top of it all. The standout for the sale is the brand’s CGO600 Pro e-bikes, with both the 8-speed chain drive and its belt drive counterpart at $1,499. Next, we have Autel’s MaxiCharger Home AC Elite 40A Level 2 EV Charger that’s been given an in-body holster down at $391, as well as a new low price on Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike for $400. Running alongside Jackery’s direct sale that ends tonight, we spotted the Explorer 3000 Pro Solar Generator Combo with two 220W solar panels at $2,199 over at Amazon, among some smaller units too. Lastly, we wanted to shine a little spotlight on Lectric’s XP Trike that comes with $419 in free gear at $1,499. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Game Day Power sale launch, Rad Power’s two e-bike weekend flash sale lows, 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.

As new models like the three-row EV9 and low-cost EV3 roll out, Kia’s EV sales are surging. Although it sold over 200,000 EVs last year, Kia expects to sell even more electric cars in 2025 as it builds a “full lineup of popular EVs.” Here’s what to expect this year.

According to a well-known Tesla hacker, Tesla has designed a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars.

The luxury carmaker channeled its inner superhero with this one. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle (MIV) this week in Switzerland, an off-road EV that can climb mountains. The concept is designed for extreme rescue missions. Check it out below.

Rivian (RIVN) already has several automakers reaching out about potential supply deals for software and other EV tech. According to Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, its new partnership with Volkswagen has other OEMs “knocking on our door.”

Joe Rogan got himself a new Tesla Model S Plaid customized by Unplugged Performance, and I think it looks sick.

Dope or nope?

Tesla has officially launched the new Model Y in North America and Europe after launching it in China earlier this month.

The difference is that Tesla is now taking orders for both the older and newer versions of its best-selling electric SUV.