Gas prices are about to go even higher. Here’s how to use an e-bike to save money

If you are like most people and currently drive a gasoline-powered car, the pain is about to become even worse. US government officials have warned that gas prices are expected to rise further as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt the global oil supply.

While we can’t control geopolitical events, we can control how much gasoline we actually need to buy. And that’s where e-bikes come in.

Hyundai launches the range-topping IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Black Ink in the UK and Europe

The new Hyundai IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition sits above the Calligraphy as the new range-topping trim.

Anker SOLIX Mega Sale offers up to 48% power station discounts + one-day-only C1000X $399 off, AeroGarden, more

We’ve got a power station-heavy Green Deals for you today, starting with the freshly launched Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Mega Sale with up to 48% initial discounts, an exclusive bonus savings code, a FREE power station gift – all starting from $190. We also spotted a one-day-only deal on Anker’s SOLIX C1000X 1,024Wh Portable Power Station down at $480, as well as a similar one-day deal on the Bluetti AC50B 488Wh Portable Power Station for $259. From there, we also have AeroGarden’s Harvest XL Indoor Hydroponic Garden System at its $81 low, the ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 cordless robot pool cleaner at a new low, an overdue discount on EGO’s 21-inch Select Cut and Touch Drive mower bundled with 2x 6.0Ah batteries, and more below. That includes the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE launch promotion on the new Eagle Electric Dirt Bike, the Bluetti Emergency Backup Sale lineup of power station 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.

China sales numbers are in: EVs up while everything with an engine collapses

The structural collapse of gas car sales has continued in the world’s largest auto market, with July numbers showing that the only type of vehicle doing well is pure battery-electric cars, while sales of every other type of vehicle continue to drop precipitously for months on end.

Cadillac will hand-build a custom Escalade IQ for you, but it will cost an extra $55,000

Cadillac is giving buyers the opportunity to customize the flagship electric SUV through its bespoke program, which will be hand-built in Michigan. The catch? It’s not going to be cheap.

Tesla recall 20,000 Model 3/Y for headlights that are too bright

If you’ve ever been driving at night and felt like the car behind you had too-bright headlights, that car might have been a Tesla, and it might have felt that way because its lights broke the rules.

Kia EV3 EPA driving range revealed with up to 321 miles

Kia’s affordable electric SUV is set to go on sale any day now. The 2027 Kia EV3 now has an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles. Here’s what else we know.

Ukraine debuts mine-resistant all-wheel drive combat electric motorcycle

Electric motorcycles have already proven themselves in military roles thanks to their quiet operation, but Ukraine has just taken the concept several steps further. The country’s newly approved MUL.E electric motorcycle is more than just another battery-powered dirt bike – it’s an all-wheel-drive machine specifically designed for battlefield logistics, stealth operations, and even traversing certain minefields.

Tesla files for $10.1B ‘Project Crystal Sun’ solar factory in Texas

Tesla has filed for a $10.1 billion solar cell factory in Fort Bend County, Texas, under the codename “Project Crystal Sun,” according to a tax-incentive application posted by the Texas Comptroller.

The filing pegs the plant at 9,712 permanent jobs, roughly 3,050 acres near Richmond, and commercial production starting in the first quarter of 2029. It’s the largest US manufacturing investment Tesla has ever put on paper.

Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers

Sinopec, China’s biggest fuel retailer, just gutted one of its Shanghai gas stations and swapped the pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW flash chargers.

And this wasn’t a case of bolting a couple of chargers onto the edge of the forecourt. Sinopec pulled the underground gasoline tanks out of the ground and turned the whole site into an EV-only charging hub.