Hyundai’s big electric SUV is getting a new trim

The IONIQ 9 is about to get an upgrade. Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV was spotted with some serious off-road upgrades, hinting that a new XRT trim is on the way.

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Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month

Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand.

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Rivian’s latest patents detail new headlamp and energy storage system with grid capabilities

Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?

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Genesis is about to unleash its first luxury performance EV

We will get our first look at the electric sports car by the end of the year, but Genesis is giving us a closer look at the GV60 Magma, the luxury brand’s first high-performance EV.

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Bluetti launches RVSolar power system for on-the-go lifestyles with up to $1,850 exclusive savings from $1,169, ECOVACS, more

Following yesterday’s new EcoFlow releases, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Bluetti’s all-new RVSolar 48V Solar Power System launching alongside several bundles with up to $1,850 in exclusive savings – all starting from $1,169. Next, we have ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower hitting a new $785 low, as well as several BougeRV portable electric coolers getting up to 28% discounts starting from $160, a Greenworks compact chainsaw deal, 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 new EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra launch deals, Bluetti’s Early Prime Day Sale lineup, 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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New Chevy Bolt seen charging at Tesla Supercharger in LA a week before reveal

So far we’ve seen nothing but teaser images of the new Chevy Bolt, but this weekend it was spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Southern California ahead of its October 8 reveal.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ review: a giant battery in a giant luxury electric SUV

I spent about two weeks driving the Cadillac Escalade IQ all around British Columbia for this review, and I came out of the experience impressed. It proves that large SUVs can certainly be all-electric, but you need to be willing to have a big and heavy battery pack.

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QuantumScape (QS) is building a foundation of partners to commercialize solid-state battery production

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has announced a partnership with Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leaders in glass, ceramics, and materials science, to develop new manufacturing capabilities. This agreement is another foundational step in QuantumScape’s quest to build a network of partners that will enable it to finally industrialize and scale its next-generation solid-state battery technology.

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Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline

Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Ford’s electric vehicles will still be eligible for the credit after the September 30 deadline. The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is set to expire today, but Ford and GM plan to continue offering it for at least another few months.

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Bankrupt e-bike company FUELL sold at auction, covering 2% of its outstanding debts

Fuell, the electric bike and motorcycle startup founded by legendary motorcycle designer Erik Buell, has officially sputtered to a stop. The company’s remaining assets were recently auctioned off for a total of around $170,000 – barely a speed bump against the nearly $7 million it owed to creditors.

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