Mack showed up to the 2025 ACT Expo with a brand-new Mack Pioneer Class 8 semi and promises of a 300 mile electric version arriving next year, but when I asked them about the Mack LR Electric rear-loader shown above, they got real quiet. More, after the break.
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with our first deal on Rad Power’s new RadRunner Max Cargo Utility e-bike that gives you a free extra battery for 120+ miles of travel when preordering it at $2,299 – but don’t sit on decisions as this deal will be gone as soon as it starts shipping sometime around May 7. We’ve also got Bluetti’s Power on the Go Sale that is taking up to 45% off a selection of power stations, like the AC200L solar generator bundle with a 200W panel for $1,299. We also spotted Worx’s latest Nitro 40V 16-inch Cordless Intellicut Lawn Mower returning to its $250 low, as well as EcoFlow’s RIVER 2 Pro and RIVER 2 Max Portable Power Stations beating out the brand’s current sale at Amazon, starting from $319. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Mother’s Day e-bike 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.
GM’s top-selling electric SUV is now on sale. Starting at just $289 per month, the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV is now even cheaper to lease than the gas-powered SUV.
Tesla’s sales have now collapsed in Sweden, with only just over 200 cars delivered in the country last month – down 80% year-over-year.
The world’s largest fully electric ship was officially launched on Friday. At over 420 feet in length (130 meters), the China Zorrilla is the largest EV of its kind, boasting over 250 tons of batteries.
Uber announced that it will offer self-driving rides powered by May Mobility on its app in Texas later this year.
The ride-hailing platform will have both Waymo and May Mobility on its platform in Texas, while Tesla plans to compete with them all in Austin soon.
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV will arrive at US dealerships any day now. The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is an impressive SUV with up to 335 miles of driving range, fast charging capabilities, room for seven, and prices start at just $60,555.
As anticipated, Aptera Motors has shared its monthly progress update for April, complete with new progress across its business strategy. In the video you can view below, Aptera’s co-founder Chris Anthony details the progress of two more production-intent solar EV builds, including codename “Artemis,” and discusses the startup’s latest investment opportunities to secure one of the first production builds.
Windrose arrived at the ACT Expo in Anaheim this week on a high, with not one but several of its 400-mile sleeper cab electric semis, news that its first customer trucks had been deployed in the US, and a $300 million funding goal. But what got the press really excited? A 1:18 scale model of the R700.
