Despite ongoing war in Ukraine, is Hyundai positioning for return to Russia?

Despite pulling out of the Russian market in a response to that nation’s invasion of Ukraine, new trademark filings and a buyback option on its shuttered factory are raising eyebrows. Is Hyundai headed for a Russian return?

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BYD’s first mini EV was just spotted and it’s about to shake up Japan’s kei car market

BYD is about to launch another low-cost electric car, but this one’s a little different. It’s BYD’s first kei car. You know, those tiny vehicles that dominate Japan’s city streets? BYD’s mini EV was just spotted out in public, giving us our first real look at the upcoming kei car.

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Hyundai’s new EVs are surprisingly affordable

Hyundai is making it a lot more tempting to go electric with some sweet deals on the new three-row IONIQ 9 and upgraded IONIQ 5. With discounts, Hyundai’s new EVs are surprisingly affordable.

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Save up to $2,000 on Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 solar generator bundles, Segway E2 Plus II preorder, Tenways e-bikes, more

Today’s Green Deals feature two new releases along with some older favorites, headlined by the launch of Jackery’s new HomePower 3000 (Explorer 3000 v2) Solar Generator with three early-bird bundle offers at up to $2,000 off starting from $1,999. Right behind it is Segway’s new E2 Plus II eKickScooter that is now available for preorder at $350 through June 3. Next, Tenways is offering up to $807 in savings on its CGO600 Pro and AGO X e-bikes, as well as bonus $200 in savings when buying two together, all starting from $1,599. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale on the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled SmartCut Lawn Mower for $430. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s restocked Lectric e-bike deals, the discount on Anker’s 521 power station, 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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No panel upgrade needed! ELECQ balances EV charging with your home’s power load

North American homeowners who drive EVs can bump up against limited residential electrical capacities when it comes to installing Level 2 chargers. ELECQ is changing the game with the debut of its Power Monitor, which places smart EV charging at the core of home load balancing and solar integration.

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Ram is once again delaying its first electric truck: Here’s when you can expect to see it now

If you’re waiting on Ram’s electric pickup, you’ll have to wait a little longer. Ram is yet again delaying its electric pickup truck, the 1500 REV, and the Ramcharger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. Here’s when you can expect to see them reach dealerships now.

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Company returns entire Tesla vehicle fleet because of Elon Musk

Tscherning, a large Danish construction company, announced that it returned its entire corporate fleet of Tesla vehicles because of Elon Musk.

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Tesla loses engineering exec behind energy products

Tesla has lost its director in charge of mechanical engineering for its energy products:  Supercharger, Powerwall, and Megapack.

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Nissan N7 EV sets a new record in China, securing over 10,000 orders in 18 days

The sleek new electric sedan is off to a hot start. Nissan announced its new N7 EV set a new record in China on Thursday, with over 10,000 orders in just 18 days.

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Toyota’s new EV is getting an off-road upgrade: Here’s our first look at the bZ Woodland

It’s bigger, more powerful, and built for on and off-road adventures. Toyota’s new electric SUV is getting an upgraded Woodland edition with 375 hp, added ground clearance, and a host of other outdoor-ready features. Here’s our first look at the Toyota bZ Woodland EV.

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