In Norway, only rental companies buy gas cars, because tourists don’t ‘get’ EVs

Norway’s full-year EV sales are in, and once again the country has broken its own record for EV adoption. In 2024, 88.9% of cars sold in Norway were all-electric, up from 82.4% in 2023.

The main holdout? Rental car companies, who service tourists who aren’t familiar with EVs.

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EcoFlow New Year sale takes 55% off power stations, Hiboy launches S2 SE e-scooter at $300, Anker PowerCore Reserve $100, more

Kicking off 2025’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s phase 1 New Year sale that is taking up to 55% off units with extra savings, free gifts, and more. Amongst the many offers, we spotted the brand’s DELTA 2 Portable Power Station getting bundled with two 110W solar panels and an 800W alternator charger at a $1,139 low. Right behind is Hiboy’s newly released S2 SE Electric Scooter getting its first discount to $300, while Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station is down at $100. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on the Worx Nitro 20V 5-inch Cordless Pruning Saw to $100. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals can be found in the links at the bottom of the page, like Monday’s extra battery offers on Aventon e-bikes, the discount on Anker’s SOLIX C200 power bank station, 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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Meet Hyundai’s newest EV, the Creta electric SUV with nearly 300 miles range

Hyundai unveiled its newest electric vehicle (EV), the Creta Electric SUV, on Thursday. The EV borrows features and bold design elements from Hyundai’s IONIQ lineup and has a range of nearly 300 miles. Check out the sleek new electric SUV below.

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Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous

Tesla confirmed that Cybertruck sales are disastrous in the release of its quarterly results. Sales of the controversial electric pickup truck are stalling a year into the production ramp.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis EVs now qualify for the $7,500 US tax credit for the first time

Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicles, including Kia and Genesis models, now qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit for the first time. The Korean auto giant now has five eligible EVs as it looks to play an even bigger role in the US.

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New California law makes crystal clear which electric bikes are now ‘illegal’

California has led the nation in electric bicycle adoption, helping more people than ever before switch away from cars and toward smaller and more efficient transportation alternatives. However, the proliferation of electric bicycles has also led to a major uptick in higher-power models that have flaunted established e-bike laws, often being used on public roads and bike paths to the chagrin of many local residents.

A new law that came into effect this week has now further clarified which electric bicycles are street-legal and which fall afoul of regulations.

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Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance

Tesla (TSLA) released its production and delivery results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 today.

The automaker confirmed having delivered 495,570 electric vehicles, way below expectations and its own guidance from just two months ago.

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Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults against Ukraine

In yet another example of ordinary micromobility vehicles being drafted into military use in Russia’s yearslong attack on Ukraine, a new video has emerged showing a failed Russian assault led partially on electric scooters.

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Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults against Ukraine

In yet another example of ordinary micromobility vehicles being drafted into military use in Russia’s yearslong attack on Ukraine, a new video has emerged showing a failed Russian assault led partially on electric scooters.

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Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults against Ukraine

In yet another example of ordinary micromobility vehicles being drafted into military use in Russia’s yearslong attack on Ukraine, a new video has emerged showing a failed Russian assault led partially on electric scooters.

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