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Elon Musk quietly buys a $1 billion gas turbine company to power Grok

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Elon Musk has quietly bought APR Energy, a Jacksonville-based company that operates a fleet of mobile gas and diesel turbines totaling more than 1 GW of generation capacity.

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BYD’s new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging spotted for the first time

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The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” according to BYD. Shortly after previewing it for the first time, BYD’s new electric sedan was spotted driving in public.

EV prices just fell again – here’s what US buyers paid in June

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If you’ve been waiting to buy an EV, the latest Kelley Blue Book June price data may give you another reason to wait a bit longer.

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Nissan recalls nearly 4,000 new Leaf EVs after CR test finds seat belt issue

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Nissan is recalling nearly 4,000 new 2026 Leaf EVs after a Consumer Reports test found the rear seat belt assemblies failed to meet federal requirements.

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ChargePoint is bringing ultra-fast EV chargers to 12 busy highway travel plazas

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ChargePoint and travel plaza chain Onvo plan to install ultra-fast EV chargers at 12 highway locations across Pennsylvania and New York, making EV road tripping a little more convenient.

Aptera announces nationwide repair network for its upcoming solar electric car

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Aptera has officially announced a repair network partnership which will give owners of its upcoming solar electric car access to thousands of repair shops nationwide.

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Lucid (LCID) stock halted, crashes 40% on bankruptcy report it denies

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Lucid (LCID) stock was hit with multiple volatility halts and crashed more than 40% on Tuesday after a report claimed the EV maker was weighing Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private.

BYD says demand is ‘booming’ for the new Denza Z EV as global pre-orders top 1,000

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The Denza Z is not your average supercar. With three electric motors packing over 1,500 hp combined, it can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds. Global pre-orders are “booming,” according to BYD, with over 1,000 in five days.

Segway Myon smart e-bike first discount to $1,550, ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK robot mower bundle $699, Lectric, Bluetti, more

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We’ve got exciting news leading our Tuesday Green Deals this week, which is that Segway is offering the very first discount on its 2026 Myon Electric Bike for $1,550. Right behind it, we spotted the ECOVACS Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower…

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Toyota is now among the top 5 EV sellers in the US, but it’s still taking its foot off the gas

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Toyota’s electric vehicle sales surged 225% in Q2, making it one of America’s top-selling EV brands.

Pebble Flow electric RV towed by TELO’s MINI-sized electric truck

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Pebble has answered its most common customer question — what’s the smallest vehicle that can tow the Flow electric travel trailer — with a MINI Cooper-sized electric pickup.

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These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models

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With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.

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Tesla moves to guarantee resale value for buyers after price cuts

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Tesla is launching a new “guaranteed future value” (GFV) program that locks in a pre-set resale price for buyers financing a new Model Y or Model 3.

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US EV fast charging has entered ‘Charging 2.0’ – here’s what that means

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The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about…

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Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more

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Momentum, the urban-focused bicycle brand backed by cycling industry heavyweight Giant Group, has unveiled its latest commuter e-bike, the Vida E+ EX. Building on the original Vida E+ launched last year, the new model brings several…

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EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else

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On today’s totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they’re taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the…

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BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]

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BYD launched the new Denza Z at the Goodwood FOS this weekend. While the electric supercar costs nearly $200,000, it’s still cheaper —and faster — than a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

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Hyundai recalls a whopping 14 IONIQ 5 and Kia EVs, warning owners to park outside

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Hyundai issued a recall affecting a small number of older IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 models due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire.

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Mercedes is now building its new electric C-Class – here’s where

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Mercedes-Benz has officially kicked off production of its upcoming all-electric C-Class at its factory in Kecskemét, Hungary, as the automaker expands EV production in Europe ahead of a wave of new electric models.

California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 today, creating a new “MyFirstEV” program that gives first-time electric vehicle buyers a $3,500 instant rebate at the dealership starting later this summer.

ENGWE 150-mile L16 Utility e-bike from $899, Segway Xyber e-bike + extra battery $1,400 off, Navimow i215 LiDAR robot, more

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Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is the $300 savings on ENGWE’s newest L16 Utility e-bike (both single and dual battery models) that starts from $899. Right behind it we have the continuing $1,400 savings on Segway’s Xyber Electric Bike…

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Tesla says it’s building a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi in Texas

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Tesla is building a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, a company policy advisor told lawmakers in Washington, DC, on Monday.

The Lexus LFA electric supercar debuts with a fake V-8 roar [Video]

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Toyota’s luxury marque is bringing back its iconic supercar, but this time it’s all-electric. The Lexus LFA made its debut at the Goodwood FOS, revealing its low-slung design and fake V-8 roar.

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Tesla Semi adds another fleet as Paper Transport starts Chicago pilot

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Paper Transport (PTI) announced today that it is evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations in the Chicago market, becoming the latest fleet to put Tesla’s electric Class 8 truck to work in daily freight.

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Hyundai’s electric hatch starts at under $30,000, and interest is already sky-high

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The IONIQ 3 has received the “highest-ever” levels of customer interest for any Hyundai model (EV or gas), with prices starting under $30,000.

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A $5M startup claims rare earth-free electric motor breakthrough

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A Bengaluru startup called Vimag Labs just secured its fifth Indian patent for an electric motor that runs without any rare-earth magnets, using software and power electronics to generate its magnetic field instead.

Samsung’s Texas fab enters production for Tesla’s AI5 chip on 2nm

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Samsung has completed its own version of Tesla’s AI5 self-driving chip and is preparing to start production at its foundry in Taylor, Texas, on the company’s latest 2-nanometer process, according to industry officials.

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Germany wants rental e-scooter companies to pay for accidents

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Germany is preparing to tighten the rules governing shared electric scooters, proposing new legislation that would make rental operators like Lime and Bolt directly liable for damages caused by their vehicles.

Vanlife: Vantrack promises a Kia PV5 camper you can actually buy

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The conversion van experts at Vantrack say they’re ready to deliver on the promise of Kia’s own WKNDR concept with a new electric camper van based on the popular Kia PV5 Passenger – but unlike the concept that inspired it, this van is…

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Mercedes AMG CLA 45 arrives in Goodwood with 680 hp and three axial-flux motors

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Merceds took the wraps off its new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with jaw-dropping specs, staggering acceleration, and rising Formula 1 star Kimi Antonelli behind the wheel.