Elon Musk is rumored to be floating merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX
SpaceX is reportedly considering a merger with either Tesla or xAI, according to Bloomberg. If you’re a Tesla shareholder, you should be very concerned about what this means.
EcoFlow Monthly Madness power station sale with up to 68% savings + flash offers, Lectric Valentine’s Day e-bike sale, more
Today’s Green Deals are focusing on EcoFlow power stations and Lectric e-bikes, as both brands have just launched major sales events. First up is EcoFlow’s January Monthly Madness Sale with up to 68% discounts, bonus savings codes, 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more – not to mention the increased savings on units like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station at a new $1,879 low + a parallel flash sale. We also have Lectric’s Valentine’s Day e-bike sale with up to $753 savings across its lineup that starts from $999, as well as a parallel Valentine’s Day accessory sale, too. All these and more are waiting for you below, and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Villain Electric Dirt Bike launch deal, the Anker eufy security + SOLIX F3000 bundle lows, 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.
Save the date: The 2026 Electrek FSGP and American Solar Challenge are heading north
With a new year comes a new season of solar car racing! The official dates for the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) have been released.
In addition, I’m excited to share that not only will this year’s FSGP track event be hosted at an entirely new racing complex, but event officials tell me a record 46 teams have registered to compete! This includes colleges from the US, Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Slate Auto shares progress update on truck manufacturing plant set to open this year [Video]
EV newcomer Slate Auto may not have launched its flagship truck to market yet, but it has done an excellent job of keeping the public up to date on the progress of reconfiguring a manufacturing plant in Indiana, as detailed in its latest video, seen below.
Waymo begins autonomous taxi service to SFO airport
Waymo has started providing rides with its autonomous taxi service to San Francisco International airport, starting today for select riders.
Tesla is committing automotive suicide
Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call made one thing painfully clear: the company is no longer interested in being an automaker.
In a single call, Tesla announced it’s killing the Model S and Model X, has no plans for new mass-market models, and is pivoting entirely to “transportation as a service.” The company that revolutionized the auto industry is walking away from it, not because it failed, but because Elon Musk got bored and found new toys.