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E-quipment highlight: Develon DX250LCE-7 electric crawler excavator

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Develon is kicking off the holidays with seven new or updated electric excavators, led by its seriously impressive flagship offering: the new 25‑ton DX250LCE-7 battery-electric crawler excavator developed by HD Hyundai.

BYD increases EV battery warranty to 8 years/250,000 km, surpassing Tesla’s

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BYD is making a significant move to boost confidence in its electric vehicles in Europe. The Chinese automaker has announced a major update to its warranty terms, extending the battery coverage to 8 years or 250,000 km (approx. 155,000…

Here are the best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for bike lovers

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If I enjoy anything almost as much as riding electric bikes, it’s trying out new gear while I’m out on the road. With the holidays on us in full force, there’s just a bit of time left to share that excitement with the e-bike fan in your…

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Lucid is now selling ‘reborn’ certified pre-owned EVs for the first time

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It’s not just a used car, “it’s a Lucid reborn.” Lucid Group (LCID) is now selling certified pre-owned EVs for the first time.

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Volkswagen shares new range details and more for the affordable ID.Polo EV

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Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new family of affordable EVs, starting with the ID.Polo. With its debut just around the corner, Volkswagen is giving us a better idea of what to expect, revealing driving range and other key specs.

Polestar 4 deliveries are finally underway in the US and Canada

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Six months after officially opening up sales to North American customers, Polestar has officially begun deliveries of the long-anticipated Polestar 4 crossover SUV.

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Tesla warns of massive lease price hikes coming at end of the month, the prices are crazy

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Tesla has been pulling every demand lever it can find to end the year on a high note, resulting in some of the most aggressive lease pricing we’ve ever seen.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2025

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I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back.…

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Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins

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It’s finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the “Autonomy Day” in 2019, and endless iterations of “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without…

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BHP and Rio Tinto to put MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul trucks to the test

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The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks deliver all the performance of its diesel-powered siblings without the noise, vibrations, and harmful emissions – and now, they’re being put to the test at BHP’s iron ore mine in…

Sunday, Dec 14

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Volkswagen’s Tesla Robotaxi rival gets put to the test in Wolfsburg

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Volkswagen is putting its Tesla Robotaxi rival through its paces in Wolfsburg, Germany, where the self-driving Gen.Urban research vehicle is now driving autonomously in real urban traffic – without a steering wheel or pedals!

Saturday, Dec 13

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Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all

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File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores.

Vale, Caterpillar set to expand autonomous mining operation

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Heavy equipment giants Caterpillar have signed an agreement with Vale that will see the company dramatically expand its fleet of autonomous haul trucks deployed at iron ore operations in the Carajás region of Brazil over the next three…

Friday, Dec 12

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Battery storage hits $65/MWh – a tipping point for solar

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Turning cheap daytime solar into electricity you can actually use at night just got a lot cheaper. A new analysis from energy think tank Ember shows that utility-scale battery storage costs have fallen to $65 per megawatt-hour (MWh) as of…

Podcast: Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, and more

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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 a very telling Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian’s AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, and more.

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Anker SOLIX Christmas Sale takes up to 65% off power stations, Autel solar security cameras from $156 low, Navee, EcoFlow, more

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We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with the launch of Anker’s SOLIX Christmas Sale that offers up to 65% discounts across power stations, like the F3800 Portable Power Station at its second-lowest price of $1,999. There’s also…

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Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450

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Tesla board member and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, is back to selling Tesla (TSLA) stocks. According to a new SEC filing, Kimbal has cashed out over $25 million worth of shares and donated a few more as the stock rides high in late…

The Ford Bronco EV is real, but don’t get too excited

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The electric Ford Bronco is rolling off the production line, but not in the US, as you would expect. This one is made in China.

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Tesla US sales drop to under 40,000 units following tax credit expiration, lowest in years

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Tesla’s US sales have taken a significant hit in November, dropping to just 39,800 units according to new data. This comes as the market adjusts to the expiration of the federal tax credit, despite Tesla’s attempt to mitigate the blow with…

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Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls

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EV and battery supply chain research specialists Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that 2.0 million electric vehicles were sold globally in November 2025, bringing global EV sales to 18.5 million units year-to-date. That’s a 21%…

Thursday, Dec 11

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Hyundai’s new midsize electric SUV spotted overseas for the first time

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The Elexio is Hyundai’s first electric SUV custom-tailored for the Chinese market, but now it’s headed overseas.

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Iron-sodium grid batteries just took a big step toward US rollout

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Iron-sodium battery makers Inlyte Energy just crossed an important line from lab to grid reality. The company has completed a factory acceptance test of its first field-ready iron-sodium battery energy storage system with reps from a major…

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Lucid (LCID) is ‘on track’ to build 18,000 EVs this year as production hits big milestone

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Lucid Motors (LCID) is doing everything it can to hit its goal of building 18,000 EVs as production ramps up into the end of the year.

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Ford and SK On kill massive $11.4B US battery joint venture, split factories between them

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In a massive shakeup for the US electric vehicle supply chain, Ford and South Korean battery giant SK On announced today that they are ending their massive “BlueOval SK” joint venture.

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Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study, but there’s a catch

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Consumer Reports is out with its latest study on used car reliability, and the headlines are already circulating: Tesla has landed at the very bottom of the list.

Here are some small cars Trump should bring to America YESTERDAY

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In a story I could have titled “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,” US President Donald Trump made headlines this week by expressing his love of small, affordable vehicles – and encouraging automakers to start building more compacts…

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VTOMAN FlashSpeed Pro 3600 review: A power station big enough for a motorcycle and small enough for a GoPro

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Portable power stations have gotten impressively capable over the last few years, but every now and then you run into one that genuinely changes your sense of scale. That’s the feeling I had while testing the VTOMAN FlashSpeed Pro 3600, a…

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bp pulse cranks up DC fast charging with Arizona debut

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bp pulse is continuing to roll out public DC fast charging across the US, and the company has opened its first-ever site in Arizona, along with new fast-charging locations in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.

Wednesday, Dec 10

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Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV had some of the biggest lease price drops in December

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The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV were among the vehicles that saw the biggest lease price drops in December.

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EV incentives climb as prices soften heading into late 2025

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Electric vehicle prices edged lower and incentives jumped in November, but the month still saw a sales slowdown as the US EV market continues to hunt for a new normal.