Kia’s first electric van is finally here. Although it appears to be from the future, the PV5 boasts impressive interior space, a long driving range, advanced technology, and a range of features. It’s offered in a variety of different configurations, including an upcoming refrigerated truck, a light camper, and a luxury “Prime” model. With orders opening in Korea this week, we are learning a little more about what to expect from the Kia PV5 before it rolls out globally.

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At least 5 Waymo self-driving I-Pace electric cars were set on fire amid protests that turned violent in Los Angeles this weekend.

It could represent as much as 5% of Waymo’s fleet in Los Angeles being destroyed.

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The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production models of what it’s calling “the first true flying car,” and it’s 100% electric. The company even claims that its flying car uses less energy than a Tesla or any other EV.

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Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand.

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We’ve got a jam-packed Green Deals for you today, led by Anker’s SOLIX Father’s Day Sale with up to 55% in initial discounts, multiple tiers of extra savings, and free gifts with select purchases. Among the massive lineup, we spotted the C1000 Solar Generator bundle with an expansion battery and 100W panel at a $949 low. From there, we have several EV deals, starting with a spotlight on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike down at a new $999 low. There’s also the Father’s Day savings on Tenways e-bikes starting from $1,599, as well as Velotric e-bikes starting from $999. Lastly, we have the factory-reconditioned Lectron NACS to CCS EV Adapter for $130, along with several other similar devices. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Rad Power Father’s Day event, EcoFlow’s 72-hour flash sale running through June 7, 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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