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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Not dead yet: Bollinger Motors finds a savior in Mullen (again)

Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors seemed to be circling the drain last week, but a fresh investment from Mullen Automotive and a new/old face at the helm means there might be life in the medium-duty EV brand, yet. Here’s what we know, so far.

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Back from the dead? Bankrupted e-bike company SONDORS now pre-selling bikes again

The SONDORS electric bicycle company infamously went bankrupt in 2023, yet it now appears to be attempting a rise from the ashes. The company’s founder and former CEO Storm SONDORS is back at the helm and pre-selling a new electric motorbike with a somewhat familiar name – the Meta AT.

But will riders be once bitten, twice shy?

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Tesla’s India plans won’t include manufacturing and here’s why

Tesla’s India plans won’t include electric vehicle manufacturing, according to the local minister of industries, and the reason is quite simple.

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Leaked recording proves Tesla (TSLA) has employee morale problem

A leaked recording of a new Tesla training program reveals that the company is concerned about a growing employee morale issue.

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Kia’s low-cost EV4 is getting the GT treatment: Here’s our first look at the interior

Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for? Kia’s first global electric sedan is about to get a sporty upgrade. After the EV4 GT was spotted in public, we’re finally getting a glimpse of the interior.

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West Virginia just hit a solar milestone but there’s a major catch

The third of a quintet of West Virginia solar farms just came online, and while that’s a renewable milestone, there’s a disappointing hitch.

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US energy storage costs could spike 50% – tariffs are to blame

Trump’s tariffs are about to drive up the cost of clean energy projects in the US, and energy storage is set to take the biggest hit, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie.

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Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts

Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last?

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Lectric Father’s Day Sale takes up to $723 off e-bike bundles, Anker PowerCore Reserve $90, EGO bundle, EcoFlow flash sale, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $723 in savings on e-bike bundles and select Dad-centric accessories, with options like the off-roading XPeak 2.0 e-bikes getting up to $316 in free gear and starting from $1,499, among others. There’s also Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station back at $90, as well as EGO’s 56V 16-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer bundle with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries back at its $300 low for the first time in over a year. Lastly, we have a one-day-only flash sale from EcoFlow on its Smart Home Panel 2, as well as its Smart Dual Fuel Generator 4000, both of which are down at $1,499 through the rest of the day. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first post-launch savings on Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes, the latest sale from EcoFlow, 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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