Tesla files new Roadster trademarks with unique badge ahead of launch
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, revealing a stylized wordmark and a distinctive triangular badge that departs from the automaker’s standard branding approach.
The filings are the clearest signal yet that Tesla is preparing to bring the long-delayed electric supercar to market — nearly nine years after the prototype was first unveiled.
Chinese automakers race to enter Canada, here are the EVs likely coming
Three major Chinese automakers — BYD, Chery, and Geely — are actively hiring staff, scouting dealership locations, and registering trademarks in Canada following the country’s landmark decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1%. But none of them have actually started selling cars yet.
The biggest beneficiaries of the new quota system so far are Tesla and, to a lesser extent, Polestar — companies that already have established brands and existing sales infrastructure in Canada.
Kempower unveils its dual CCS and megawatt truck charger
Kempower just unveiled its Mega Satellite Flex, a high-power EV charger that supports both CCS (up to 560 kW) and megawatt charging (up to 1.2 MW) for heavy-duty trucks.
Musk’s AI empire is unraveling — the trial is just the beginning
On March 4, 2026, Elon Musk posted on X that “Tesla will be one of the companies to make AGI and probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form.” Less than eight weeks later, under oath in an Oakland federal courtroom, he was asked whether Tesla has any concrete plans to pursue AGI. His answer: “No.”
That single contradiction — between what Musk tells his millions of followers and what he admits when he’s facing perjury charges — captures the story of his decade-long obsession with artificial intelligence better than any timeline ever could. But here’s a timeline anyway, because the trial of Musk v. Altman is now exposing, under oath, what many of us have long suspected: Musk’s AI ambitions were never about safety, open access, or benefiting humanity. They were about control.
Mercedes reveals C-Class EV prices start at $80,000 with leases from $550 a month
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV is now available to order in Europe with prices starting at €67,711 ($80,000).
EcoFlow Mother’s Day power station sale with up to 64% savings + 24-hour flash sale lows from $829, Segway EV sale, more
Our mid-week Green Deals are seeing two EcoFlow sales, starting with the brand’s overall Mother’s Day Sale with up to 64% discounts on power stations and accessories (which gets a buy 2 get 10% off promotion), as well as two tiers of FREE gifts on orders over $600 and $3,000. Part of that sale is the 24-hour flash sale window on four units, like EcoFlow’s 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at a new $829 low. We also spotted Segway offering hundreds in savings on e-scooters and e-bikes starting from $296, as well as some lows on Greenworks equipment – a deluxe 24V string trimmer/edger package alongside 24V, 40V, and 82V battery deals. That’s not all, as we have plenty more waiting for you below, and don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low prices on the Ride1Up Portola Compact Folding e-bikes starting from $795, the rare discount hitting EGO’s Nexus power station with 4x batteries, 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.
Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock vs Urban D lock tested on e-bikes
I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch 105. They come with unique use cases and security levels, so testing both gave me a unique view of when and where they fit best into my bike lock quiver.
Rivian (RIVN) CEO hints at R2 pickup and R2X variants as production ramps
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed that the company is developing undisclosed variants of the R2, hinting at both a pickup truck and an “R2X” performance model just days after starting volume production of the more affordable electric SUV.
The comments, made in an exclusive interview with Reuters, signal that Rivian’s mid-size platform is set to expand well beyond the three R2 SUV trims announced in March.