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NIU Christmas sale drops KQi2 Pro e-scooter to $379 2024 low, Goal Zero 1500X $779, Hoverfly EVs, Rexing EV adapters, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the latest Christmas sale that we spotted from NIU, with up to 42% being taken off its e-scooter lineup, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that hit a new $379 2024 low. From there, we have a returning low price on Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $779, as well as a new low rate for Hoverfly’s entry-level H3 16-inch Folding e-bike down at $423. Lastly, we have two Rexing EV charger adapters and one extension cable for Tesla drivers/owners at up to $100 off and starting from $50. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Christmas flash sale that ends tonight, 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 delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency
Tesla has officially delivered its Tesla Semi electric trucks to a rare new customer, who confirmed the truck’s efficiency.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD is taking the auto market by storm, forcing legacy rivals to make desperate moves
China’s EV leaders are rapidly gaining market share from legacy automakers. And it’s not only in China. BYD and other Chinese EV makers are expanding overseas to drive growth. Facing a shrinking market share, legacy rivals are taking drastic measures to keep up.
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There are still many questions surrounding the plausibility of full-fledged autonomous robotaxi operations around the world, but Waymo, one of the current leaders in the segment, is putting at least one stigma to rest. A new study conducted with the help of reinsurance provider Swiss Re used hundreds of thousands of liability claims to demonstrate that robotaxi vehicles using the Waymo Driver platform deliver significantly higher safety performance than vehicles operated by a human driver.
Expand Expanding CloseHeybike Hauler review: A 1,400W electric cargo bike for the family
There’s nothing worse than a weak cargo e-bike that struggles on hills and under heavy loads. That’s why Heybike ensured the deck was stacked in riders’ favor when they built the Heybike Hauler electric cargo bike. With a 1,400W peak-rated motor and 28 mph speeds, it sounded ready to rock n’ roll. And now that I’ve been testing one out for a while, here are my thoughts on the latest budget-oriented yet high-power family e-bike.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
European automotive sales numbers are out, and Tesla’s sales are down 13.7% year-to-date. It is driving the entire EV market down.
If you take Tesla out of the equation, the European EV market is up.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
Unless Tesla pulls out a miracle in the final stretch, the Telsa Model Y very likely won’t take the lead as Europe’s best-selling vehicle this year. That honor looks to be going to an entirely different type of vehicle, the ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota wants to make owning an EV more affordable, but where are the choices?
Toyota vows to make owning an EV even more affordable, but with only one model available in the US, it’s not giving buyers many options. After another delay to its upcoming electric SUV, here’s when you can expect to see more Toyota EV models roll out.
Expand Expanding CloseGAC Group launches new eVTOL business and unveils flagship model called the AirJet
Chinese auto conglomerate GAC Group is delving further into sustainable air transportation with a new eVTOL-centric business venture called Govy. The company unveiled its flagship aircraft, the AirJet, during the announcement of the new brand. AirJet is GAC’s second “flying car” design in two years, but this iteration is more of a traditional eVTOL.
Expand Expanding CloseBMW to build $10 million center to pioneer new EV battery recycling method
BMW is expanding an innovative process for reclaiming and reusing EV raw materials in building a brand-new €10 million ($10.4 million) cell recycling center. The new German plant will work to radically slash costs in building EVs and push the company closer to a closed-loop battery cell production.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen may not close its factories in Germany after all
A new Bloomberg report cites that Volkswagen may in fact be working on a deal to keep its factories in Germany open.
Expand Expanding CloseArcher completes construction of US assembly plant, eVTOL production to begin in early 2025
Archer Aviation announced it has completed construction of a new 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility in Georgia and is already implementing tooling to begin building its proprietary Midnight aircraft in early 2025. Longtime partner Stellantis assisted in the development of the new facility, and Archer will look to the global OEM to help it scale eVTOL production in the US through the end of the decade.
Expand Expanding CloseCalifornia’s $2,000 electric bike vouchers came and went in just minutes
California finally got its act together this month, rolling out an electric bike incentive program yesterday that had been in the works for years. But while the noble program was designed to help low-income riders afford a sustainable, independent form of longer-range transportation, it was exhausted in less than an hour and left many more people frustrated with its inaccessibility.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Shanghai starts mass production of Model Y refresh in Jan, says local media
The refreshed Model Y, codenamed Juniper, expected to have similar features as the refreshed “Highland” Model 3, is will start mass production in China next month, according to local media.
Expand Expanding CloseHonda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES and hit the global market in 2026
Honda announced it will be back at CES this year, unveiling the next phase of its new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year’s event in Las Vegas, Honda intends to unveil two prototype EVs based on the concepts that debuted a year prior. This will be our next look at Honda’s 0 Series progress as it looks to bring these two initial models to market in 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseJaguar’s controversial $200,000 ultra-luxury EV spotted out in public [Video]
Jaguar’s radical new EV has been the center of attention over the past few weeks. For better or worse, the British automaker is plowing ahead with plans to turn sales around with a new lineup of ultra-luxury electric models. As it prepares for a new era, Jaguar’s first EV, an electric 4-door GT, was just spotted in public. Check out the video of the controversial model below.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart and Nexamp are rolling out 31 solar farms in 5 states
Walmart is working with community solar developer and operator Nexamp to build 31 community solar farms across the US.
Expand Expanding CloseHistoric Montana youth climate lawsuit upheld by state Supreme Court
A youth-led climate lawsuit won another historic decision today, with the Montana Supreme Court upholding a 2023 ruling that the state must consider climate change and environmental protections in the approval process for new energy projects.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV is almost here. As the Escalade IQ’s smaller sibling, the Cadillac Vistiq starts at under $80,000, but prices for higher trim options can reach upwards of $100,000.
Expand Expanding CloseEPA approves CA’s clean air rules that Trump says he’ll revoke (but can’t)
In the waning days of a Biden Administration which has been marked by huge progress on clean air and EV policy, the US government has approved California’s emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota lands $4.5M to boost EV battery sustainability
Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable.
Expand Expanding CloseCrazy Fiat 500e prices are back. You can lease one for $0/mo – yes, zero – in CO
You can now lease a Fiat 500e for zero down and zero dollars a month before taxes – or, well, at least some customers can.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building
Tesla’s head of Gigafactory Shanghai, Song Gang, who is behind a lot of the automaker’s manufacturing success, confirmed that he left the company.
Expand Expanding CloseJackery Christmas flash sale takes $3,500 off power stations, Worx robot mowers at new lows, Trek holiday e-bike sale, Rachio, more
Today’s Green Deals are bringing you a short-term Christmas flash sale from Jackery through tomorrow, December 19, with up to $3,500 taken off the brand’s power stations and bundles, like the latest Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station that is down at $899. We just spotted some new low prices on Worx’s Landroid M 20V and L 20V Robotic Lawn Mowers for yards of 1/4 acre or 1/2 acre in size, starting from $535. There’s also Trek’s Holiday sale that has a solid mix of affordable and high-end e-bikes at discounted rates, like the Dual Sport+ 2 hybrid lightweight e-bike at $1,750. And for folks wanting to add some smart tech to their gardens, you’ll find Rachio’s popular Smart Hose Timer with a Wi-Fi hub down at $75, beating out its Black Friday pricing. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Christmas deals on Vvolt e-bikes with extra batteries, EcoFlow power stations, 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.
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