BYD’s pickup spotted in China with a different look
BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design.
Podcast: Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar banned from US, Tesla FSD crash, 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 Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup, Polestar being banned from the US, Tesla FSD crashes coming into focus, and more.
GM’s new EV platform is expected to debut in the next-gen Chevy Equinox
The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will be the first to ride on it.
Slate’s electric truck can still dip under $20,000 — but only for some
Slate Auto’s electric truck now starts at $24,950, but some buyers will still drive one home for under $20,000 thanks to state-level EV rebates.
The catch is that those discounts depend heavily on where you live and how much you earn — and several of them may not apply to Slate at all.
Final Prime Day Deals: Segway GT3 Pro superscooter first discount, EcoFlow 3,600Wh power station at $1,399 2026 low, more
It’s the final day of Amazon’s ongoing Prime Day savings, and we have no clue how much longer a lot of the deals will last after today, so be sure to get your picks in before they’re gone. Headlining this final edition is Segway’s first-ever discount on the monstrous GT3 Pro Electric SuperScooter to $2,500. Right behind it, we have EcoFlow’s updated Prime Day flash sale lineup, which has dropped the 3,600Wh DELTA Pro Portable Power Station to its $1,399 2026 low, as well as Tenways’ July 4th Super Sale that has restocked the CGO600 Pro Commuter e-bike with a $118 FREE bundle at $1,599. We also have a selection of favorites from EcoFlow, EGO Power+, Greenworks, Beatbot, Anker SOLIX, and more all waiting for you below – plus, you can find all the best deals from brands we couldn’t stuff in here within our one-stop Prime Day Green Deals hub here.
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.
This Canadian team has raced solar cars since 1992, and they’re bringing their best yet to the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge
This July, the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and American Solar Challenge (ASC) head north to Minnesota. This week, I had the privilege of interviewing an attending team that’s been racing solar cars longer than almost anyone. Éclipse, the solar car team out of École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, has been building cars since 1992 (hence the 92 on the car).
The team’s captain, Yohann Gourmelen, sat down with me to talk about their new car (Eclipse 12), some rule changes shaking up this year’s race, and how they build nearly an entire solar car in-house.
Hyundai’s small electric SUV just got a little more upscale
Hyundai launched the Inster Lounge in Europe, a new range-topping model that brings a touch of luxury to the small electric SUV segment.
EIA: Renewables just hit 30% of US electricity generation
Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, up 2.2% year over year, according to new data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal ‘Full Self-Driving’ pedestrian crash
Tesla has quietly settled the lawsuit brought by the family of a pedestrian killed by a Model Y running “Full Self-Driving,” according to Bloomberg. The terms were not disclosed.
It’s the first known pedestrian death tied to FSD — and the same crash that triggered the federal investigation now hanging over 3.2 million Tesla vehicles.
Tesla Semi slides on ice and impressively regains control
Tesla’s Semi program lead Dan Priestley shared a video of the electric truck holding its line on icy winter surfaces, sliding under control rather than skidding out of it.
The clip is a rare look at the Tesla Semi’s Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system doing exactly what an electric drivetrain is supposed to do better than a diesel one: catch a heavy rig before it gets away from the driver.