US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths
A new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives today that specifically targets the design of electric vehicle door handles, with the sponsor explicitly calling out Tesla and Elon Musk.
The bill, dubbed the “Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act,” aims to force automakers to install easy-to-find manual releases in case of power failure.
Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster
Volvo is drip-dropping specs for its new EX60, and they are already showing it as the fastest-charging and longest-range Volvo EV ever…
Once beset by pollution, Beijing’s skies are clearer than ever thanks to EVs
Beijing reported cleaner air than ever in 2025, with 348 days of good or moderate air quality. It’s largely thanks to strict emissions regulations and the growth of electric cars in Chinese cities.
The 30% solar tax credit is dead — long live the 30% solar tax credit!
The Trump Administration’s decision to repeal of the 30% home solar tax credit in 2025 looked like the end of the road for subsidized rooftop solar projects, but it looks like the home solar tax credit is still alive — you just have to know where to look for it, and how to claim it.
MOD City 3 folding e-bikes at $1,799 lows, EcoFlow flash sale drops expanded DELTA 3 Max Plus bundle to $1,699, Bluetti, more
Our mid-week Green Deals is being led by a spotlight on MOD’s ongoing New Year e-bike sale, particularly a focus on the MOD City 3 Folding e-bikes down at their $1,799 lows. Following right behind is EcoFlow’s latest New Year flash sale with up to 58% discounts on four offers, including the DELTA 3 Max Plus Power Station with a Smart Extra Battery for $1,699, among others. We also have Bluetti’s AC70 Power Station and some solar bundle options starting from $329, as well as a new low price on a more recently released Greenworks chainsaw kit, a 5-in-1 GOOLOO jump starter and air compressor, and much more waiting for you below – including further CES 2026 coverage. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery New Year power station sale coverage, the Autel AC Elite 50A Smart AI EV Charger at a new low, 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.
BLUETTI tackles charging bottlenecks and circular tech with new charger 2 & elite series at CES 2026
CES often highlights the diverging strategies within the portable power sector, and 2026 is no exception. Amid all the different priorities, BLUETTI seems to have gotten the memo. Instead of just stacking more LFP cells into a box, they’ve unveiled the CES 2026 lineup that tackles the two most annoying parts of the off-grid life: waiting hours for a 12V car charge and the guilt of buying more plastic-heavy gear.
