FREYR kills plans to build a $2.6 billion battery factory in Georgia

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) has scrapped plans to build a $2.6 billion battery energy storage system factory in Coweta County, Georgia – here’s why.
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving

Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program in a masterful way that will allow him to claim a win.
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Genesis GV90 ultra-luxury EV crashes and gets stuck during testing [Video]

Genesis is preparing to launch its most luxurious EV yet, the GV90. The flagship electric SUV will challenge ultra-luxury brands like Rolls Royce. However, after it crashed and got stuck during cold weather testing, Genesis may need to fine-tune it before it’s ready to hit the road. Check out the video of it below.
Renault unveils three all-electric light commercial vehicles that will hit the market in 2026

Renault Group is ringing in a new era of all-electric commercial vehicles, which will begin next year. The French automaker revealed the names and styles of three new all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) that will feature a new skateboard platform and plenty of modularity for future fleets.
EcoFlow Valentine’s Day sale takes 57% off power stations with bonus savings, Lectric ONE e-bike with $308 in free gear, more

Starting off this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s switch over to its Valentine’s Day sale with up to 57% taken off power stations, an extra 5% in sitewide savings, and a promotion giving you $100 in additional savings for every $2,000 spent. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second chance to score EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag at the $2,374 low. There’s also Lectric’s ongoing Valentine’s savings which is giving folks $308 in free gear with its premium ONE Long-Range e-bike at $2,199. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Greenworks 80V 24-inch Cordless Brushless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 4.0Ah batteries at $1,400. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like Friday’s Anker SOLIX and Jackery sales, which are collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup along with many other discounts on eco-friendly devices.
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.
The Chevy Blazer EV SS is the first electric Daytona 500 pace car, and it looks ready to race

The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS, Chevrolet’s fastest SS vehicle ever made, earned the right to become the first electric Daytona 500 pace car. With up to 615 hp, the electric SUV can hit 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Now, it will set the pace for “The Great American Race.”
SkyDrive hits latest certification milestone and shares first real-life image of its eVTOL in flight

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive shared two exciting developments today. First, it has officially received a G-1 certification in Japan for its flagship “SKYDRIVE” eVTOL. This is a step forward for the aviation startup working toward commercial eVTOL operations in Japan and the US. In the meantime, SkyDrive also shared its first real-world images of its aircraft, including one in the air.













