Tesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation

Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options.

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Kia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different

Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US.

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NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost

Voltpost just rolled out the Voltpost Air, its next-gen lamppost EV charger in New York City, and this one comes with a key twist: it’s mounted 10 feet above ground.

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EIA: Solar and wind crush coal with 20% more power in 2025

A new review of US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data by the SUN DAY Campaign reveals that in July, solar-powered electricity shot up by over 30%, while wind grew by almost 14% in the US.

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Jackery’s new Explorer 240D power station gets first savings from $139, Hiboy launches EX9 urban commuter e-bike at $800 off, more

We’ve got two new releases leading today’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s new Explorer 240D Portable Power Station and bundles, which seems to be replacing the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, getting its first savings starting from $139. Right behind it is Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike launching with $800 savings at $1,200, as well as Ride1Up’s End of Summer Sale lineup that has dropped the Prodigy V2 9-Speed Mid-Drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, among others. We also have Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 station undercutting its Early Prime Day pricing and getting a FREE solar panel bundle, one-day-only sales on Anker SOLIX and Greenworks combo kits, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Early Prime Day Sale lineup, EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale (ending tonight), 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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Lucid (LCID) enters the robotaxi race with Uber after delivering its first EV to Nuro

Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its partnership with Uber.

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The Acura ZDX electric SUV is dead before it ever had a chance

The Acura ZDX is officially dead. Acura’s sole electric SUV will not return for another model year. Despite better-than-expected sales, Acura is preparing for a new EV.

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Lucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover

Lucid (LCID) appears to be successfully ramping up Gravity production, as a large number of electric SUVs have been spotted exiting its Arizona factory in a new drone flyover.

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Kia plant halted after an parts supplier strike disrupts EV5, Sportage production

After a strike at one of its suppliers, production was halted at Kia’s plant in South Korea. The shutdown lasted several hours, impacting output at the plant where Kia builds the EV5, Seltos, Sportage, and other vehicles.

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The NHTSA is investigating a seatbelt safety issue in certain Rivian delivery vans

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of reports that Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) seatbelts can malfunction and threaten the driver’s safety.

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