$383 million port and freight infrastructure grant to create 22,000 clean jobs

A ceremony held at the Port of Long Beach saw a record-setting $383 million grant from the state’s Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP) issued to support 22,000 clean jobs, reduce port and freight emissions, and build up a more modern, more sustainable supply chain at one of America’s busiest ports.

Big Short’s Michael Burry discloses new Tesla (TSLA) position

Michael Burry has disclosed a new short position against Tesla (TSLA), revealing that he shorted the stock at $416.22 on Tuesday.

The bet is one piece of a broader basket of new shorts the “Big Short” investor placed against what he describes as an inflating AI and semiconductor bubble.

The Chevy Blazer EV avoids a price hike for 2027 despite a few upgrades

The 2027 Chevy Blazer EV will retain the same price as the outgoing model, despite gaining a NACS port and additional features.

Solar gets railed: clever Swiss pilot proves PV panels and trains can coexist

Finding places to deploy new solar panels is often just as challenging as the construction project itself – with productive farmland, open parking lots, and rooftops all offering their own sets of pros and cons, but a recent pilot project suggests that thousands of acres of viable, low-cost land have been hiding in plain sight all along: the space between railroad tracks.

BYD’s flagship electric SUV is so smooth that it won an anti-motion-sickness certification

BYD’s new full-size electric SUV features an industry-first anti-motion-sickness mode for all passengers.

Tenways Wayfarer cruiser e-bike bundle at new $1,649 low ($827 off), Jackery July 4th power station sale, Aiper, Greenworks, more

Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is the special 4th of July flash sale on Tenways’ Wayfarer Premium Cruiser e-bike with a $277 FREE bundle of gear at a new $1,649 low. We also have Jackery’s Independence Day Sale with up to 60% power station discounts alongside three continuing bonus savings codes – with deals starting from $249, as well as Aiper’s IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System and Multi-Zone Sprinkler down at $370, a soon-to-end chance at Greenworks’ 1,800 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer for the $100 2026 low, and a bunch of continuing Prime Day and July 4th sales worth jumping on while they’re still around. Plus – don’t forget about the hangover deals we’ve got collected at the bottom of the page for you, like yesterday’s Lectric 4th of July e-bike sale, the latest EcoFlow flash sale offers, 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.

Tesla poaches 17-year Intel veteran to lead its ‘Terafab’ chip plant

Tesla has hired a 17-year Intel manufacturing veteran to serve as “Director, Terafab,” the first named leadership hire tied to the automaker’s ambitious Austin chip fab project.

The executive, who started at Tesla this month, most recently ran tool installation and ramp for Intel’s cutting-edge 18A process — exactly the experience Tesla lacks in-house.

Electrify America is adding NACS chargers to more of its busiest stations

Electrify America is taking the next step in its shift to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), expanding its pilot program to more of its busiest charging stations in California and along the East Coast.

You can now check when you’ll be able to order your Rivian R2

Rivian has released approximate order invite dates to reservation holders for its new mid-sized Rivian R2 SUV.

The BMW iX5 sets the benchmark with 525 miles of range, fast charging [Images]

BMW revealed the new X5 on Tuesday, including the first all-electric iX5. The iX5 adopts the Neue Klasse style and tech with an impressive range of up to 525 miles on a single charge.