Germany produced 18% of its electricity through solar power in 2025, up from 14% in 2024, a significant leap that meant solar overtook both coal and methane gas in the country’s electrical supply – despite the high latitudes the whole country sits at.
Days after Tesla released dismal 2025 sales numbers, CEO Elon Musk took to twitter to not only overestimate the company’s current production numbers, but to wrongly claim that they are “rising” after two years of declines.
Dreame, a Chinese company known for making robot vacuums, just announced an 1,876hp EV supercar which it says is “engineered for records.”
Kawasaki and BladeRobots, a Vestas company, are using a crewless helicopter and a blade maintenance robot to automate one of the most challenging jobs in wind power: turbine blade maintenance.
On today’s all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more!
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, most automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models outside of Tesla.
New York City is getting its largest public EV charging station yet – and it’s landing right near JFK Airport.
A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a tragic accident in Idaho that killed four family members, with the plaintiffs blaming the automaker’s Autosteer and driver-assist features for veering the Model X into an oncoming truck.
This is just the latest in a wave of lawsuits hitting Tesla after the automaker lost its first major Autopilot trial last year.
Warning: this is a heartbreaking story.
This week’s Tuesday Green Deals is being headlined by the ongoing Jackery New Year Sale with up to 53% discounts across a collection of power stations, as well as a bonus 5% savings on orders over $1,500. One notable deal we spotted is the HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station that beats its Black Friday and Christmas pricing and lands at the second-lowest rate of $1,519, among others. We also spotted Autel’s advanced MaxiCharger AC Elite Home 50A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger hitting a new $450 low, as well as Hiboy’s MAX Pro e-scooter at a new Amazon low, Segway’s Navimow i and X3 series with up to $700 savings, and much more waiting for you below – including more exciting CES 2026 reveals! And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow New Year power station sale, or MOD’s New Year e-bike 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.
