Podcast: Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia’s new EVs, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla protests, Rivian’s earnings, Kia’s new electric vehicles, and more.

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NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging

NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters to allow EV owners to enable bidirectional charging, which allows electricity to flow to EVs and EVs to transfer power back to the grid.

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Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV

Genesis is preparing to launch its flagship electric SUV, the GV90. It will be the largest, most luxurious Genesis vehicle yet, loaded with advanced tech, premium features, and Genesis’ signature design. The Genesis GV90 will even feature Rolls Royce-like coach doors, which were spotted for the first time in public on a production model. Check it out below.

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Lectric XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes get $563 bundle at new $1,139 low, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 cooler $809, GE smoker, Jackery, more

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a notable changeup in Lectric’s ongoing Presidents’ Day sale, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting a price cut to a new $1,139 low along with the $563 in free gear too. We also have secured our readers an early-bird pre-sale offer on Anker’s new 58L SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler with free gear at $809. Next, we spotted GE’s Smart Indoor Smoker dropping to a new $499 low while Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station is keeping to its $999 rate despite its recent Tax Season sale ending. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Tenways’ 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike, the 4-day EcoFlow flash sale, 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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The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all

Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America.

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Rivian is recalling over 17,000 R1S and R1T vehicles due to faulty headlights

Rivian issued a recall for over 17,000 vehicles on Friday due to a headlight issue that only occurs in cold weather. The recall impacts certain 2025 R1S SUV and R1T electric pickup models. Luckily, it should be an easy fix.

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Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years

Tesla deliveries are expected to decrease this quarter to levels not seen in more than two years. We have to go back to 2022 to see the delivery volume the automaker is expected to deliver.

Time to worry for Tesla shareholders?

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Popular Super73 electric bikes recalled for brake failure

Super73, a leading e-bike manufacturer based in Irvine, California famous for its moped-style electric bikes, has issued a recall for two of its popular models.

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Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through

Japan reportedly plans to try to convince Tesla to invest in Nissan after the merger with Honda fell through.

Do you think it makes sense?

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Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what?

Rivian (RIVN) hit its goal of achieving a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter. The EV maker released its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday. Here’s a full breakdown of Rivian’s Q4 2024 financials.

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