RGNT’s 85 MPH retro electric motorcycle just got a scrambler makeover

Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT has expanded its lineup with a new scrambler version of its retro-inspired electric motorcycle, adding a bit more off-road attitude without messing too much with the formula underneath.

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Do wind and solar farms tank home values? A 20-year study has an answer

One of the most common arguments against a new wind or solar farm is that it will drag down nearby home values. A new Indiana study found no evidence that it does.

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BYD’s new Defender-like SUV breaks cover for the first time

BYD is testing a new boxy SUV positioned as a smaller, lower-priced sibling to the Ti 7 (Tai 7). Here’s our first look at it.

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Wisconsin is adding 42 new EV fast-charging stations – here’s where

Wisconsin is awarding $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding its EV charging network beyond the state’s interstates and onto more US and state highways.

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Bluetti exclusive 6th Anniversary power station sale from $799, roborock RockMow X115H 4WD robot mower $799 off, more

We’ve got a nice mix of continuing Labor Day deals mixed with some new sales events for today’s Green Deals – plus, we’ve updated our one-stop-shop Labor Day Green Deals hub that contains all the ongoing holiday savings. Headlining today is the recently launched Bluetti 6th Anniversary Power Week Sale with up to 33% power station discounts, member-only promotions, and our exclusive bonus savings code, with options like the 3,014Wh Elite 300 Portable Power Station with an Alternator & Solar Dual Charger 2 down at $1,388, among others. There’s also roborock’s RockMow X115H 4WD Robot Lawn Mower at a new $1,500 low, a spotlight on Aventon’s soon-to-end Aventure M Mid-Drive All-Terrain Smart e-bike deal to $2,699, the 2-in-1 Greenworks 40V Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Attachment kit at a $160 2026 low, and more. Plus, there’s some hangover deals from yesterday down at the bottom of the page, like the ongoing Hiboy Labor Day EV Sale offers, and others.

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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BEV sales grow in China in August, everything else drops – including Tesla

China has posted another month of increased sales for pure battery electric vehicles, while every powertrain that has an engine is down compared to last year. But despite the increase in BEV sales, Tesla sales are down for a third-straight month.

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Volkswagen is launching a longer ID. Buzz Cargo LWB electric van

The standard Volkswagen ID. Buzz is available with a long-wheelbase (LWB) version, and the Cargo version will be too soon.

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Toyota is recalling about 10,000 C-HR EVs

Toyota issued a recall involving around 10,000 electric C-HR vehicles. The recall stems from a potential loss of power while driving.

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Tesla Cybercab has a hidden virtual joystick to drive it manually

A Tesla Cybercab rider found something in the robotaxi: a manual driving mode. When he got in, the touchscreen was showing a virtual joystick to drive the car by hand.

Tesla built the Cybercab with no steering wheel and no pedals. But it apparently still has a way to drive it manually, and you do it by dragging a finger across a screen.

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BYD’s top-selling 1,100+ hp luxury GT is about to get a bit cheaper

BYD is launching a new Denza Z9 GT model on September 9. The new tri-motor variant is expected to start at around $50,000, filling the gap between the current range-topping Performance and Flagship RWD models.

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