Qronge X1 Spark L Review: Does a $1,299 Sur-Ron Light Bee alternative cut the right corners?

If you are late to the pre-teen suburban e-moto scene, we’ve been wading through the exploding market of low-cost Sur-Ron competitors over the past months. While we can all debate the safety and legality issues these bikes bring, the reality is that they are incredibly popular and useful for those who can get around their neighborhoods and back roads and are comfortable hitting speeds up to and above 40mph. Enter the low cost $1299 Qronge X1 Spark L.

Ontario airport set to spend $5.5 million on electric ground support equipment

California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been awarded a $~4.15 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand its zero emission infrastructure and add more electric ground support equipment (GSE).

Port of Los Angeles commits $200 million to zero emission equipment

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a new, 30-year lease with Yusen Terminals, with the marine terminal operator fully committed through 2056 in a deal that paves the way for an fresh, $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment. (!)

130-ton electric works 4,000 feet beneath the surface of the Earth [video]

Swedish mining company LKAB is putting a pair of massive, 130-ton electric Scania haul trucks to work at its Malmberget iron ore mine – which happens to be more than 4,000 feet below the surface of the Earth.

Santa Monica goes big on electric buses with 130 fast chargers

Santa Monica, California’s public Big Blue Bus fleet is getting 130 DC fast-charging ports as it works toward building an entirely electric fleet by 2032.

Kia’s new EV3 is the same price as the Niro Hybrid, and nearly $10,000 less than the Niro EV

The new Kia EV3 is essentially an upgraded version of the now-retired Niro EV, and it’s about $10,000 cheaper.

Toyota launches its updated bZ5 electric SUV at half the price of a Tesla Model Y

The bZ5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y and much more high-tech than Toyota vehicles we are used to.

Tesla Full Self-Driving likes trains a bit too much

A Tesla running the latest version of “Full Self-Driving” failed to stop at an active railroad crossing this week and nearly drove straight into a passing train, according to the driver and as evidenced in dashcam footage.

The kicker: it was running FSD v14.3.7, the newest build Tesla has released — and it’s at least the third time this year that Electrek has documented FSD trying to drive a Tesla into a train.

BYD installed 10,000 hyper-fast 1,500kW chargers in just 5 months

BYD announced that it has already installed 10,000 of its 1.5 megawatt “flash charging” stations, despite only starting earlier this year. The number puts it halfway to its lofty goal of 20,000 stations by year’s end – and just about on pace to hit it.

Segway Navimow X430 robot mower $2,249 in Labor Day Sale, EcoFlow Monthly Madness power station flash sale, Worx, EVs, more

Leading today’s Green Deals is the Segway Navimow Labor Day robot sale, with offers like the advanced X430 Robotic Lawn Mower down at its second-lowest $2,249 price, among others starting from $669. We also have the EcoFlow August Monthly Madness flash sale with three power station units, a dual fuel generator unit, and two EcoCredits promotions starting from $1 – plus, there’s a 24-hour deal to score the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Classic Portable Power Station with a 45W solar panel for $499. We also have a budget-friendly Worx cordless electric hedge trimmer at its 2026 low, and more waiting for you down below, including the hangover deals from this week that are down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti 72-hour power station and alternator charger bundle 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.