US solar trade body sets a bold target of 700 GWh of battery storage by 2030

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has announced a target of 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of total installed battery storage capacity and 10 million distributed storage installations by 2030.

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Meet the updated BMW iX: Now with more range, a light-up kidney grille, and a lower price

BMW’s electric SUV is now better in every way. The updated 2026 BMW iX packs more power and has up to 340 miles of driving range. It also gains sleek new design elements, like a light-up kidney grille. Even better, a new entry-level trim is over $12,000 cheaper than the outgoing model. Check out BMW’s new SUV below.

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Save exclusive $2,299 on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station offers from $2,099, Heybike Valentine’s sale from $999, more

Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the return of two exclusive all-time low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 3,840Wh+ LiFePO4 Portable Power Station and an alternate bundle that can save you up to $2,299, with prices starting at $2,099. We also have Heybike’s Valentine’s sale that is continuing its New Year e-bike discounts of up to $600 off, with some free add-on gear – though its also returning the Cityrun Urban Commuter e-bike to its $999 low, among other offers. We also spotted Anker’s popular PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station starting from $103, as well as a Lightning deal on Worx’s Nitro 40V Power Share PRO LEAFJET Cordless Leaf Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries dropping to $167. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow robot mower lows, the first discounts hitting VEVOR’s NEMA Splitter for dryers and EVs, 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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Honda wants to launch an EV for under $30,000 in the US as early as next year

A new Honda EV for under $30,000? That’s the plan. And it could come as soon as next year. Honda plans to build the new electric car in the US as part of its new Honda 0 Series EV lineup. Here’s what we know so far.

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Genesis kills off gas-powered cars in the UK for EVs and hybrids

Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become “a fully electrified brand” in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK — at least until new hybrids join the lineup.

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New York’s largest solar farm is a go with $950 million in funding

Clean energy investment manager Greenbacker Renewable Energy has secured $950 million to build what will be New York State’s largest solar farm.

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The Porsche Taycan EV just secured its fourth Guinness World Record [Video]

How far can an EV drift? Porsche proved it can be pretty far. Porsche’s all-electric Taycan set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drift by an EV. The electric sports car now has four World Records. Check out the video below to see the Taycan in action.

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After delays, the VW ID.7 now won’t be coming to the US at all

Volkswagen has officially cancelled the long-delayed ID.7 electric sedan in America, instead focusing on selling it in Europe and China.

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Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025

Despite mocking 350 kW as “a child’s toy” in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they’re making money doing it. All this and more on today’s thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge!

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Vessev’s VS–9 electric hydrofoiling boat begins passenger operations [Video]

Nascent electric hydrofoil boat builder Vessev shared another key milestone this week, putting its first electric hydrofoiling boat into commercial operations. Ferry transport company Fullers360 is now operating the ultra-efficient VS–9 vessel to transport tourists and other passengers.

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