The new T-Roc has finally arrived, bringing some major upgrades. Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV will be available as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the first time, but there’s more under the hood.
Tesla announces that it increased the size of its Robotaxi fleet by 50%, but it never confirmed the original fleet size.
It appears Tesla was only operating about 20 vehicles in its “robotaxi” fleet so the number likely only rose to about 30 cars.
What seemed like a too-good-to-be-true opportunity in micromobility has turned into a cautionary tale. The Lightning Shared Scooter Company (LSSC) lured investors with promises of leasing scooters in Asia, offering hefty daily returns to Western investors – often average folks instead of seasoned investors. But now regulators and watchdogs warn it was all a well‑orchestrated scam, leaving victims robbed of millions.
The Anthbot Genie 3000 brings automated mowing tech to your backyard without the need for old-fashioned perimeter wires. It has GPS-grade precision and AI-powered vision, and I got to check out how well it works. With a mix of impressive strengths and a few growing pains, it’s a compelling entrant in the smart‑lawn space worth a closer look.
A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that solar delivered almost 9% of US electricity in the first half of 2025. Wind and solar combined produced just over one-fifth of the country’s electricity, while renewables as a whole hit nearly 28%.
Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer in the Autopilot wrongful death case which resulted in a $243 million verdict against the company, according to new legal documents.
It’s a rare example of Tesla sticking to its promise not to settle cases it thinks are unjust, and it may end up biting the company right in the pocketbook.
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Ride1Up’s Labor Day Sale that is giving folks the first chance at cash savings on the new VORSA Modular Multi-Use e-bike at $1,595, among other models. Next, we have Segway’s Navimow i105 and i110 Robot Lawn Mowers at their second-best prices starting from $799, as well as the largest bundle package to date on Lectric’s XP4 750 Long-Range Folding Utility e-bike at $1,299. From there, we have EcoFlow’s newest charging solutions, Samsung’s AI-supported 2-in-1 ventless washer/dryer deals, a one-day-only Greenworks sale, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Labor Day Sale + its 48-hour flash offers ending tonight, 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.
Yes, flying cars are real. They are not just in the movies anymore. The first all-electric flying car is about to take flight after signing agreements with several airports.
The Tesla Model Y has long been a dominant force in the EV world. It is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, and it briefly became the best-selling car globally.
But it is being seriously challenged. In China, the Model Y is already feeling the impact of Xiaomi’s YU7.
