Congressman presses DOT on Tesla FSD after 43 sleeping-driver videos
A US congressman is demanding the Department of Transportation explain what it’s doing about Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving after an NBC News investigation surfaced dozens of videos of drivers apparently asleep at the wheel.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi gave Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy until September 30 to answer five questions about the systems, which Tesla itself says “require active driver supervision and are not autonomous driving systems.”
Electric car sales doubled in Russia after Ukraine blew up oil refineries
Electric car sales continue to rise around the globe, driven to newer heights by a wholly unnecessary oil conflict. Only a few backwards-thinking countries are resisting the rise… and one of those backwards-thinking countries is now seeing the light, but it’s for a unique reason.
Nanrobot LS7+ review: This 70 mph electric scooter is absolutely insane
There are electric scooters, there are fast electric scooters, and then there are machines like the Nanrobot LS7+ that make you wonder whether we’ve stretched the definition of “scooter” about as far as it can possibly go.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company raises $3B at $23B valuation, led by UAE
The Boring Company has closed a $3 billion Series D funding round led by the United Arab Emirates, valuing Elon Musk’s tunneling venture at $23 billion.
That’s roughly four times its 2022 valuation of about $5.7 billion. And most of the case for it sits in tunnels the company hasn’t dug yet.
US solar can now power 50M homes – and red states led the boom
The US achieved a pretty big solar milestone in Q2 2026: it now has enough installed capacity to generate clean electricity equivalent to that used by more than 50 million homes. That’s more than one-third of all US households.
The Genesis GV90 transforms into a private luxury theater with a pop-up 24.6″ display
The Genesis GV90 is more than an ultra-luxe people mover. With a pop-up OLED cinematic display that extends to 24.6″, the flagship SUV transforms into a personal luxury movie theater, complete with a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System.
Yozma electric mini dirt bikes exclusive $595 savings, EcoFlow flash 2x 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra power stations $1,800 off, EGO, more
Headlining our midweek Green Deals is up to $595 exclusive savings on Yozma’s IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes starting from $1,044. That deal is followed by EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale with up to 48% savings on four units, like getting 2x 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Portable Power Stations for $1,299 each, among others from $599. We also have EGO’s 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Auger-Propelled Snow Blower with 2x 7.5Ah batteries at a $1,099 2026 low, the Greenworks 40V 8-inch Cordless Electric Edger down at $190, a new low on East Oak’s heated lunchbox, the BougeRV 3,200mAh area light and power bank, and more waiting for you below – including the updated continuing Labor Day Green Deals hub roundup. Plus, there’s some hangover deals from the last two days down at the bottom of the page, like Bluetti’s 6th Anniversary power station sale lineup, 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.
Senator claims Trump may open US market to Chinese EVs in Xi deal
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) says she’s hearing rumors that President Trump is preparing to let Chinese cars be sold in the US as part of a broader deal with China.
She raised the claim Wednesday, tying it to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, which she said is coming “in just a few weeks.” There are many reasons to doubt these rumors.
Kia’s electric van now comes in 10 top hats, including a 7-seater and an upscale Prime model
Kia has expanded its PV5 electric van lineup to 10 body styles, including a new 7-seater and more.