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One of the world’s largest wind farms just got axed – here’s why

Danish energy giant Ørsted has canceled plans for the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm, dealing a major blow to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions.
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The Tesla Roadster appears to be quietly disappearing after years of delay. is it ever going to be made?
I may have jinxed it with Betteridge’s Law of Headlines, which suggests any headline ending in a question mark can be answered with “no.”
Expand Expanding CloseLucid is offering over $20,000 in discounts on the Air EV this month

The 2025 Lucid Air isn’t just any luxury sedan. It’s the world’s most efficient car with over 400 miles of range. After introducing new discounts this month, Lucid is offering over $20,000 in savings on select 2025 Air models.
Expand Expanding CloseSurprise: 4 of the top 5 clean energy states are red states

In 2024, the US produced more than three times as much solar, wind, and geothermal power as it did in 2015. That’s according to a new interactive dashboard just released by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The tool, called The State of Renewable Energy 2025, tracks the growth of clean energy and EVs in all 50 states — and it shows that progress has happened everywhere.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota is ‘reviewing’ its plans to sell 1.5 million EVs next year — Again

Toyota is preparing for its profits to take a big hit this year as Trump’s tariffs take effect. With uncertainty rising in the auto industry, Toyota said it’s “reviewing” its plans to sell 1.5 million EVs by 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseRad Power takes up to $500 off e-bikes for Mother’s Day, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 at $2,659 low + up to 49% off flash sale offers, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Mother’s Day Sale with up to $500 in savings on its older and newer e-bikes, including up to $479 in savings on the kid-safe bundles for the RadWagon 4 and 5 Cargo e-bikes that start from $1,499. Like yesterday, we are also seeing a double-feature of power station sales from EcoFlow, with its second phase Spring-to-Summer Sale offering up to 52% off units (and bonus sitewide savings), like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is down at a $2,659 low, among others. There’s also the one-day-only flash sale options on the brand’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station for $999 alongside the newer 125W x 4 (500W) Bifacial Modular Solar Panel at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive first-chance $800 savings on the new Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 Portable Power Station, as well as the brand’s Mother’s Day Sale 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 CloseThis top-selling Chinese EV pickup is going global and it’s a beast

The Radar R6 was China’s first mass-market 100% electric pickup. Now, it’s rolling out overseas into new markets. The R6 is already the top-selling EV pickup in China, but will it win over buyers in global markets?
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV5 spotted with a few upgrades for the first time ahead of its global launch

It’s about the size of the Tesla Model Y. The EV5 is already a hit in China. Now, Kia is about to launch the global model. With its official debut coming up, Kia’s electric SUV was spotted for the first time with a few noticeable upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla loses head of India just as it is rumored to finally enter the market

Tesla (TSLA) has lost its head of the Indian market just as the automaker is rumored to finally enter India after several false starts.
Expand Expanding CloseCATL unveils 9 MWh TENER Stack energy storage system that can charge 150 EVs

CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, continues proving why it’s the best with the biz. Today, the company unveiled a 20-foot-tall energy storage system (ESS) called the TENER Stack, which, according to CATL, offers breakthroughs in storage capacity, deployment flexibility, safety, and transportation efficiency. It also has the energy storage capabilities to charge 150 EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseRange Rover is giving the Velar EV a radical new style and a bunch of other upgrades

Range Rover will finally launch its first electric SUV later this year. In the meantime, the luxury brand has several new EV models in the pipeline, including a smaller (likely more affordable) Velar. The Range Rover Velar EV is coming soon with an upgraded design and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseGravity to open 8 locations with 500 kW, 5-minute EV charging across Los Angeles this year

EV fast-charging startup Gravity is taking its talents to the West Coast. This morning, the company announced a massive US expansion that will bring 500 kW piles capable of 5-minute EV fast charging to eight locations around the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Expand Expanding CloseSources state BYD is targeting half its vehicle sales to come from outside China by 2030

We’ve said it before and will say it again: Build Your Dreams (BYD) is coming. The Chinese automaker continues to gain momentum in global NEV sales and does not expect to hit the brakes anytime soon. According to multiple sources, BYD aims to have half of its vehicle sales come from other markets outside China within the next five years.
Expand Expanding CloseNYC could soon kick electric bikes out of Central Park

After going car-free on Central Park’s main drives in 2018, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation has been preparing to wrap up a study on electric bike usage in Central Park. The results will help decide whether those electric bicycles will still be permitted inside the park.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range

Tesla has confirmed it has given up on plans to make a Cybertruck range extender to achieve the range it originally promised on the electric pickup truck.
It started refunding deposits for the $16,000 extra battery pack.
Expand Expanding CloseUSTPO shuts down Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ term

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has denied Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi”. which it has been using to refer to its long-promised self-driving vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseCA and 16 states sue feds for $5B ‘gift to China’ withholding EV charger funds

California and 16 other states have sued the government for illegally withholding $5 billion in funds that Congress earmarked for EV charging, calling the action “another trump gift to China.”
Expand Expanding CloseThis Port of LA terminal just ditched all propane forklifts for electric

SSA Marine just pulled off a major clean energy win at the Port of Los Angeles. The global terminal operator has officially transitioned its entire fleet of forklifts at Berth 55 from propane to electric, making it the company’s first terminal to run 100% zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
Expand Expanding CloseFord is raising prices on the Mustang Mach-E and a few other vehicles: Here’s why

And so it begins. Ford is raising prices on several vehicles built in Mexico, including the Mustang Mach-E. Like most of the auto industry, Ford is bracing for the impacts of Trump’s tariffs.
Expand Expanding CloseSolarEdge’s new EV charger cuts fleet charging costs by 70% with solar smarts

SolarEdge just dropped a new 22kW charger at Intersolar Europe 2025, and it’s aiming to make electric fleet charging a whole lot cleaner and cheaper. The smart energy tech company’s solar-powered EV charger plugs into its commercial solar and battery storage system.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai unveils the new ELEXIO electric SUV for China with 435 miles range

It’s not the IONIQ 4, but Hyundai promises it will be a game changer. After unveiling its new electric SUV, ELEXIO, Hyundai said it’s about to “write a new chapter” in the world’s largest EV market. With a sleek design and up to 435 miles (700 km) driving range, this could be Hyundai’s next big hit.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD’s new mini EV is ‘a huge threat’ to Japanese automakers and it’s coming soon

BYD is already known for its smaller, low-cost electric cars like the Seagull, which you can snag for under $10,000 in China. Now, China’s EV leader is looking to go even smaller. BYD plans to launch a new mini EV, or kei car, that could pose “a huge threat” to Japanese automakers as a cheaper alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseLectron’s Vortex NACS to CCS adapter is a simple tool to access Tesla’s Supercharger network [Video]

I recently had the opportunity to test out the new Vortex plug adapter from Lectron, which enabled me and my CCS-equipped Rivian to access the Tesla Supercharger network. In my opinion, a NACS to CCS adapter is a vital tool for any BEV owner, and this one from Lectron is simple and effective to utilize.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Updated]

Who said you had to break the bank to drive an EV? Right now, there are a few EV deals for under $300 a month that are hard to pass up. However, the savings may not last long. Here are the cheapest EVs you can get your hands on this May.
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