Segway just launched a 50 mph electric scooter – and it’s an absolute beast

Segway just dropped what might be its most outrageous electric scooter yet: the GT3 Pro SuperScooter. And with a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), it’s safe to say we’re not in commuter scooter territory anymore.

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Heybike launches two new full-suspension e-bikes at crazy low prices

Heybike just dropped two new flagship fat tire e-bikes in its brand-new X Series – the Mars 3.0 and Ranger 3.0 Pro – and they’re bringing some serious upgrades in power, comfort, and tech. Whether you’re looking for raw speed or plush long-range cruising, these two models seem designed to check both boxes.

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Tesla’s new Roadster patent doesn’t do what Elon said it would (and that’s good)

Tesla filed for a patent which looks like it could be the promised “SpaceX package” which it will supposedly include on its oft-delayed next-gen Roadster. But will the system let the Roadster “fly,” as CEO Elon Musk has promised?

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Chevy Bolt EUV goes full Boat Mode in Texas floodwaters [video]

Electric cars don’t have intakes and exhausts, so they can’t get hydrolocked in deep water the way ICE-powered cars can – but that doesn’t make them amphibious. Nobody told this Texan Chevy Bolt EUV owner that, and when they got caught on the wrong side of the floodwaters, they licked the stamp and sent it!

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Georgia launches free rooftop solar and EPA now wants to steal its grant money

Georgia BRIGHT, a statewide initiative to deliver affordable solar, kicked off its “No-Cost Solar Plan” in Atlanta yesterday, giving qualified homeowners a shot at roughly 400 fully prepaid rooftop-solar systems with zero upfront or maintenance costs. However, Georgia Bright’s No-Cost Solar Plan may lose its $156 million in grant money if the EPA steals back the Solar for All program’s entire $7 billion, which funded it.

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Tesla’s in trouble, Elon gets a bonus, and Chevy wants to sell you a 1,000 mile EV

Tesla is in trouble, facing down hundreds of millions in fines on a single Autopilot wrongful death claim, accusations of covering up evidence, and plummeting sales in Europe, China, and the US. But, hey – that’s no reason to NOT give Elon a $29 billion bonus, right? Find out more on today’s troubling episode of Quick Charge!

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Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it

Lucid Group (LCID) lowered its production goal for 2025, citing a changing market environment. Despite missing second-quarter expectations, the EV maker still has ambitious growth plans.

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California greenlights $56.5M to amp up apartment EV chargers

If you live in or develop apartments in California, there’s fresh cash on the table to get Level 2 EV chargers installed. The Communities in Charge project, backed by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, just opened a new funding lane worth up to $56.5 million for multi-family housing and nearby spots where tenants can plug in.

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Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2025 report: Limited R1 production doesn’t slow deliveries, R2 remains on track

Rivian just posted its more recent letter to shareholders outlining its progress and financial numbers from Q2 2025. We have already covered much of Rivian’s Q2 achievements outlined in the letter. However, we have gained a clearer understanding of where the American automaker stands on production numbers, revenue, and gross profit through half the year as it continues to gear up for the start of R2 production next year.

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Tesla cars can now do vehicle-to-home (V2X) with this new Powerwall competitor

All Tesla vehicles are now capable of bidirectional charging (V2X) thanks to an impressive Powerwall competitor, Sigenergy, which can include a universal bidirectional DC charger.

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