Solid-state EV batteries take another big step forward in China
China introduced its first national standard for solid-state EV batteries as the “holy grail” of battery tech moves closer toward mass production.
Elon Musk claims Tesla Model Y is best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts
Elon Musk is ending the year by doubling down on a narrative that looks increasingly shaky against the backdrop of actual data.
The Tesla CEO claims Model Y is the best-selling car in the world, but there are serious doubts.
Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
Talaria has been steadily pushing further into high-performance electric off-road bikes, and its latest machine looks like a serious leap forward. The new Talaria Komodo electric dirt bike cranks things up in just about every way, from power and speed to battery capacity and full-size dirt bike geometry.
Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
Another year has passed, and with it, another collection of Elon Musk’s ambitious timelines that didn’t quite align with reality. For those of us who have been following Tesla for years, this pattern is all too familiar. 2025 was billed as a year of massive expansion, widespread autonomy, and humanoid robots.
Now that the year is pretty much in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look at Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions that missed the mark.
China brings the world’s first 1-GW offshore solar farm online
China has brought a massive offshore solar farm online – a full 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic capacity built at sea.
Dodge dealers don’t need a new Charger — they need a new Caravan
If the market failures of the Dodge Charger Daytona and VW ID.Buzz have proved anything at all, it’s that the Baby Boomer era is over, and their kids — GenX and Millenials alike — aren’t willing to pay a premium for a vehicle that looks like something their dad once thought was cool. As GenX becomes the largest and richest new car-buying demographic, manufacturers need to find out what they are nostalgic about.
To that end, I propose the following nostalgia play: the “Goonies Never Say Die” edition 2027 Dodge Caravan BEV.
Anker SOLIX New Year Sale takes up to 65% off power stations, Navee XT5 Pro e-scooter at new $1,300 low, Autel, Greenworks, more
We’re ringing in the New Year with our final Green Deals edition of 2025 (as we will be dark tomorrow), led by Anker’s SOLIX New Year Sale with up to 65% power station discounts and plenty of continuing lows, like the F3000 Portable Power Station at $1,199, amongst others. We also spotted Navee’s latest XT5 Pro Long-Range Off-Road Electric Scooter hitting a new $1,300 low, as well as Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV charging station back at $909, a compact sawing solution from Greenworks, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow December Holiday EcoCredits Madness Sale, the final days of Lectric’s Holiday e-bike deals, 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.
This $7,000 mini EV ‘mibot’ is already a hit in Japan as deliveries kick off
Meet mibot, the $7,000 tiny EV that’s about take Japan by storm. It may be small, but the mini EV is already seeing strong interest with the first models now being delivered.