Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear

Hyundai set another US sales record after sales surged 15% in July. The new IONIQ 5 had its best sales month ever as Hyundai’s EV plans begin to unfold.

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Drone drops electric bike to help Ukrainian soldier escape Russians

In one of the most innovative battlefield escapes to date, a Ukrainian soldier managed to flee Russian encirclement thanks to a drone-delivered electric bike.

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Wheel-E Podcast: ’70 MPH e-bikes’, Vietnam bans gasoline bikes, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes “70 MPH e-bikes” prompting new law changes, recalled Amazon/Walmart e-bikes, Vietnam banning gasoline-powered motorcycles, and more.

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Driivz and ezVOLTz pair up to supercharge EV charging reliability

EV charging company ezVOLTz has partnered with Driivz, the EV software arm of Vontier, to make its “Charging as a Service” platform even smarter and more reliable for fleets, businesses, and state and local governments across the US.

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Tesla vs. Bezos, Slate, Windrose, Lucid, and Paul ‘Muad’Dib’ Atreides

On today’s battle-ready episode of Quick Charge, it’s Elon Musk vs. the world as big players position themselves for control of enough lithium to build 600 million electric cars and the rest of the industry squares up to Tesla in the battle for market leadership.

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An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet

The Subaru BRZ may live on as an EV after all. Subaru wants its share of the sports car market, and an electric BRZ could hit the sweet spot.

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The world pledged to triple renewables by 2030 – but it’s all talk so far

Two years after world leaders pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, a new report shows that most countries still aren’t planning like they mean it.

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Nissan is getting ready for the new LEAF EV with a one-stop clean energy shop

The new Nissan LEAF will arrive at dealerships this fall, and to go with it, the company has introduced a new one-stop shop for EV chargers and more.

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ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0 e-bike at exclusive new $750 low, Anker eufy S220 solar cam $65, Linkind smart solar spotlights from $23, more

Leading today’s pack of Green Deals is an exclusive 50% discount for our readers on the ENGWE Engine Pro 2.0 Folding e-bike at a new $749.50 low. Right behind it we have Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera starting at $65, with some multi-pack discounts also available, as well as multi-packs of Linkind’s Smart Solar Spotlights starting from $23. From there we have a 3-in-1 tool bundle with replacement parts from Worx, a 60V 610 CFM cordless leaf blower from Greenworks, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ECOVACS Goat RTK robot lawn mower low price, Rad Power’s RadWagon 4 cargo e-bike discount, 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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BYD cuts Yuan Up EV prices to just $10,500 with a new ‘Pilot’ model

To celebrate 1.5 million in sales, BYD launched a new Yuan Up “Pilot” EV edition on Thursday with prices now starting at under $10,500.

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