EVs, Hybrid sales were strong in May as overall demand holds steady

With tax refund season behind us and tariff talks taking a back seat to other dystopian headlines, the month of May gave us our first “clean” look at the US car market in 2025 – and the verdict is in: hybrids are leading the charge while EVs are a mixed bag.

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Amazon to test humanoid robots for package delivery with Rivian electric vans

Amazon is about to start testing humanoid robots for package delivery. The goal is for the robots to come out of the Rivian electric delivery vans and bring packages to your door.

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Hyundai cuts 2025 IONIQ 5 lease prices to just $179 per month

Hyundai’s electric SUV is more affordable than ever. After cutting lease prices again this month, you can lease the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, which now features a longer range and a Tesla NACS charging port, for just $179 per month.

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The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]

Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better.

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Pipeline giant Enbridge just lit up its first Texas solar farm

Canadian oil and gas pipeline giant Enbridge just launched its first solar farm in Texas, adding more clean energy to its “all-of-the-above” energy mix, mainly fossil fuels.

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Anker SOLIX 58L EverFrost 2 bundles at new exclusive lows from $749, Jackery HomePower 3000 bundle at new $1,994 low, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals are exclusive price cuts to new lows on two bundles for Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Coolers starting from $749. Right behind them is Jackery’s World Environment Day flash sale through June 5 that is taking up to 50% off power stations, along with extra 5% and 7% savings, which includes the new HomePower 3000 Solar Bundle with two 200W panels at a new $1,994 low, among others. There’s also the Greenworks 13A 14-inch Corded Dethatcher/Scarifier down at $128, as well as three more of the brand’s lawn care deals that are ripe for summer. Lastly, we have Aiper’s new HydroComm Solar Smart Pool Monitor for $400. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric Father’s Day e-bike Sale launch, 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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Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs

Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs.

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Open letter from auto dealer calls on Toyota to ‘do better’ on EVs

(The following is an op-ed sent to us by Adam Lee, Chairman of Lee Auto Malls, in advance of Toyota’s June 10 annual shareholder meeting)

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Lucid (LCID) secures US EV battery materials deal as push for ‘American-made’ heats up

Lucid (LCID) already builds some of the most “American-made” vehicles. All of its vehicles, drive units, battery packs, and modules are produced in Arizona. After securing a new deal for American-sourced Graphite, a critical material for EV batteries, Lucid is bolstering its US supply chain.

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Volkswagen Golf demand is plummeting as EV plans take over

The beloved hatchback is falling out of favor. Volkswagen is moving Golf production to Mexico as demand for the current gas-powered model sinks. The upcoming EV version will replace it in Germany alongside a new electric SUV.

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