Tesla Cybertruck and new Model 3 miss the top marks in latest crash tests
Tesla Cybertruck and the new Model 3 have both fallen short of the top marks in IIHS’ latest round of crash tests.
Tesla launches Cybertruck in UAE after commercial flop in the US
Tesla has launched the Cybertruck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a second international market in as many months, following the electric pickup truck’s commercial flop in the US.
Segway’s E3 Pro e-scooter with Apple Find My launches at $600, Jackery HomePower 3000 station + bundles from $1,499 low, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is Segway’s newly launched E3 Pro Electric Scooter that sports a solid array of upgraded features – including Apple Find My integration – all at $600 right now. Behind it, we have a bunch of great power station deals, including Amazon dropping the new Jackery HomePower 3000 station to its $1,499 low for the first time (as well as bundle options), and Bluetti’s best power station/solar bundles to power your outdoor adventures, like the latest Elite 100 V2 bundled with a 200W solar panel at a new $699 low. We also have an exclusive Jackery solar bundle, two one-day only deals on the most powerful Greenworks pressure washer and a trimmer/edger/blower bundle, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX power station clearance sale deals, or the brand’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh station back at $80, 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.
Rivian’s super secret e-bike startup keeps dropping strange, cryptic teasers
We’ve been following Rivian’s quest to develop an in-house electric two-wheeler for years now, dating back to 2022 when we spotted them poaching top electric bicycle talent from companies like Specialized. But despite years of development work, no one on the outside really knows what the company’s micromobility startup ALSO is truly working on. And thanks to several strange teaser videos shared by the apparent skunkworks program, we still don’t know.
Rivian breaks ground on the Georgia factory where it plans to build R2 and R3
Rivian broke ground on its long-planned Georgia factory today, with the goal of getting cars off the line in 2028. The company plans to build its highly anticipated R2 and R3 vehicles there, though it will start initial production of the R2 in its existing Illinois plant in the interim.
The new Nissan LEAF is almost here, but getting one may not be so easy
The new Nissan LEAF is an upgrade in every way possible and should arrive at dealerships any day now, but getting your hands on one may not be so easy.
Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 over battery fire risk
Tesla has issued a recall for its Powerwall 2 battery units sold between November 2020 and June 2022 over a potential risk of battery fire.
SK On’s breakthrough all-solid-state EV batteries will arrive ahead of schedule
The next generation of electric vehicle batteries will be here sooner than expected. After opening the first-of-its-kind pilot plant for its all-solid-state EV batteries this week, SK On said it plans to bring the breakthrough battery tech to market ahead of schedule.