The new Nissan LEAF already looks like a major upgrade. The little electric hatchback is due for a refresh, and we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect after the new model was spotted again in the US. New images reveal a more crossover-like design.
Renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass – accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity added in 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY campaign.
Solar alone accounted for over 81% of the new capacity. Moreover, December was the 16th month in a row in which solar was the largest source of new capacity.
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 sale dropping, the tariff situation, the Nissan/Honda deal falling through, and more.
The 2025 Chevy Blazer will be the last gas version sold in the US. GM is retiring the combustion engine Blazer, leaving the SUV exclusively as an EV model.
Closing out this week’s Green Deals are three different sales from some of our favorite brands featuring some of their newest releases at their lowest rates. First off, we have Anker’s SOLIX Valentine’s Day sale with up to 56% discounts across its power station lineup, with the new C200 DC 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping to its $100 low, among many others. There’s also the Valentine’s Day savings we’re seeing from Hiboy’s sale, which is cutting 48% off its EVs, with the upgraded S2 SE Electric Scooter returning to its $300 low, among other returning low prices. Last, but certainly not least, Jackery has launched a special tax season sale with up to $3,100 in up-front discounts on power stations, as well as trade-in savings, select extra 5% off coupons, and up to 30% in tax rebates. Among the offers, the Explorer 2000 v2 is dropping back to its $999 low, with many more notable options from $90. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s second phase of EcoFlow’s sale through the weekend, Samsung’s smart appliance discounts, 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.
Tesla has increased Model X prices and brought back an incentive that CEO Elon Musk said was unsustainable and “not coming back to any vehicles.”
Tesla sales in China are relatively fine despite the added complexity of managing the production switch to the new Mode Y, Tesla’s best-selling model.
