Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025

Volvo Penta will debut its latest modular and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) platform for the off-grid construction and mining industries at the bauma equipment show – here’s what you can expect.

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Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for its EVs

Just days after Rivian announced that it would be making its iconic electric delivery vans available to anyone willing to pay for one, the company launched the new Rivian Upfit Program, offering a “one-stop shop” to help fleet managers put its EVs to work.

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2025 Ram ProMaster EV (finally) lives up to its initial promise

For 2025, the Ram ProMaster EV commercial van gets up to 180 miles range from its 110 kWh battery pack, new 12- and 13-foot cargo configurations to meet more fleets’ needs, and a starting price of “just” $56,495. All of which sounds … kind of familiar, right?

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Trump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings

The Trump administration is shutting down EV chargers at all federal government buildings and is also expected to sell off the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) newly bought EVs.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E is heavily discounted, you can even lease it for less than a Toyota Camry

Ford is offering big savings opportunities right now on its electric vehicles. The Ford Mustang Mach-E can be leased for less than a Toyota Camry in some places despite costing over $10,000 more. Here’s how you can snag some savings.

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Podcast: Tesla protests, Rivian earnings, Kia’s new EVs, 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 Tesla protests, Rivian’s earnings, Kia’s new electric vehicles, and more.

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NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging

NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters to allow EV owners to enable bidirectional charging, which allows electricity to flow to EVs and EVs to transfer power back to the grid.

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Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV

Genesis is preparing to launch its flagship electric SUV, the GV90. It will be the largest, most luxurious Genesis vehicle yet, loaded with advanced tech, premium features, and Genesis’ signature design. The Genesis GV90 will even feature Rolls Royce-like coach doors, which were spotted for the first time in public on a production model. Check it out below.

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Lectric XP 3.0 long-range e-bikes get $563 bundle at new $1,139 low, Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 cooler $809, GE smoker, Jackery, more

Closing out this week’s Green Deals, we have a notable changeup in Lectric’s ongoing Presidents’ Day sale, with the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes getting a price cut to a new $1,139 low along with the $563 in free gear too. We also have secured our readers an early-bird pre-sale offer on Anker’s new 58L SOLIX EverFrost 2 Electric Cooler with free gear at $809. Next, we spotted GE’s Smart Indoor Smoker dropping to a new $499 low while Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 Portable Power Station is keeping to its $999 rate despite its recent Tax Season sale ending. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on Tenways’ 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike, the 4-day EcoFlow 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.

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The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all

Jeep is reconsidering plans to launch an electric Compass in North America. The next-gen Jeep Compass is officially on pause after Stellantis temporarily halted operations at its Brampton Assembly Plant, where the current SUV is built, to take a closer look at its strategy in North America.

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