Tesla pushes Tron: Ares ad inside its cars, upsetting owners

Tesla has partnered with its recent foe, Disney, to promote its latest movie, Tron: Ares, with an in-car update that is not making everyone happy.

Many owners view it as Tesla making in-car advertisements and/or working on something that distracts them from needed software updates.

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Atlantic City Electric is paying property owners to get smart about EV charging

Atlantic City Electric is stepping up its smart charging game — and they’re not just slinging rebates. The Exelon-owned utility is using its innovative new EVsmart program to make EV charging easier for utility customers across South Jersey while quietly laying the groundwork for a smarter, more flexible electrical grid.

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Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro review: 28 MPH foldable fat-tire e-bike with full-suspension comfort

I’ve tested a lot of folding fat-tire e-bikes over the years, and while many start to blend together, the Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro managed to stand out with a thoughtful combination of design, comfort, and surprising feature upgrades. This is a beefy, full-suspension folder that feels more like a mini-adventure bike than a commuter machine – and I mean that in a good way.

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New Chevy Bolt undercuts “affordable” Tesla by $10K, wins on features

On today’s extreme episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the most affordable new EV in America packing 255 miles of range, sub-30 minute charging, V2H support, and more – all that for a price about $10,000 LESS than that new “affordable” Tesla.

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Momentum unveils upgraded Vida E+ e-bike with throttle and bigger motor

Momentum, the lifestyle-focused urban bike brand under Giant Group, has just launched the latest version of its popular Vida E+ electric bike – and this one’s all about making e-biking smoother, safer, and more accessible to riders of all experience levels.

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VW just nuked its EV lease deals – while rivals sweeten theirs

VW’s US EV lease deals just went from hero to zero. Federal tax credits are now dead, the automaker has wiped out up to $12,000 in lease incentives on the ID.4, and ended $10,500 in discounts on the ID. Buzz. The move bucks the trend as other brands continue to sweeten their EV lease offers.

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Tesla now sells turn signal retrofits in US, a $595 solution to a problem it caused

Tesla is now selling retrofit turn signal stalks for Model 3 vehicles in the US, after having deleted the stalks in its update of the Model 3. At first, they were only available in China for certain cars, for the equivalent of ~$350. Now they’re available in the US, but for $595 instead.

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The Nissan Ariya looks better than ever, but those in the US won’t get to see it

Nissan’s electric SUV is due for its first major refresh. The new Nissan Ariya broke its cover, revealing a design closer to the 2026 LEAF, but those in the US won’t get to see it.

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Ørsted to axe 2,000 jobs after US wind setbacks caused by Trump

Danish wind giant Ørsted announced today that it would cut around 2,000 jobs, or around 25% of its workforce, over the next two years. It will lay off around 500 employees in Q4 2025, including 235 in Denmark.

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EcoFlow TRAIL 60,000mAh and 90,000mAh power stations at new lows from $104, Leviton 48A EV chargers, Greenworks, more

Amazon’s Prime Day event may have formally ended, but that doesn’t mean all the savings have ended with it. EcoFlow has extended its ongoing Prime Day Sale through to next week, with its TRAIL 200 DC 60,000mAh and TRAIL 300 DC 90,000mAh Portable Power Stations (and bundles) headlining today’s Green Deals at new low prices starting from $104. We also spotted Leviton’s 48A Level 2 EV Charging Stations – both smart and standard models – starting from $514, as well as Greenworks’ latest Pro 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer at $320. There’s also three one-day-only Birdfy smart birdhouse/bird feeder deals, and some of the best ongoing Prime Day Sales waiting for you below – with plenty more to browse through in our Prime Day Green Deals hub.

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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