Tesla tops another ADAS test, Hyundai tops range tests, and Texas gets BESS

On today’s test-acular episode of Quick Charge, it’s a new day and a new Chinese ADAS test for Tesla to conquer – but this one’s got a LOT more pedestrian carnage to parse through! We’ve also got some great e-bike deals from Retrospec and a bladder-busting Hyundai.

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Cadillac will keep this popular feature for EVs, but not in the US

Although many were disappointed to hear that GM was moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it appears that it will continue to offer them in at least some overseas markets. Cadillac plans to continue offering the popular feature in EVs sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed

Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck has officially become a complete commercial flop.

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Energy Dept’s own numbers say today’s rollback would raise fuel costs by 76c/gal

The Environmental Protection Agency today announced plans to rollback the scientific finding that climate change harms humans, with the intent to also rollback regulations that make cars more efficient. But this will also raise your fuel costs by $.76/gallon, according to the very same people who made today’s announcement.

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Audi has a new EV coming that’s ‘something in between’ the TT and R8

It’s not the TT or R8, but Audi is promising its new EV will be “something in between” the two icons. Here’s what we know about the upcoming electric sports car.

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Navee flagship ST3 Pro smart e-scooter at $684, Aiper HydroComm pool monitor $250 low, Heybike Back to School sale, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is Navee’s new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter that comes packed with an amazing array of features at $684 right now. We also have Aiper’s HydroComm Smart Solar Pool Monitor hitting a second-ever $250 low, as well as Heybike’s early access Back to School sale with up to $698 in e-bike savings starting from $999. We also have an 80V Greenworks mower deal, a one-day-only discount on Anker’s SOLIX C300X DC Power Station, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Xafari Red e-bike low price, the exclusive savings on a refurbished Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, 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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EPA’s chief saboteur, Lee Zeldin, announces plan to delete climate science

In an Orwellian move, the Chief Saboteur of the Environmental Protection Agency, oil industry plant Lee Zeldin announced plans to delete the EPA’s endangerment finding today, which is the EPA’s official finding recognizing the scientific reality that climate change is harmful to human health. And he’s doing it so he can raise your fuel costs, letting the oil industry extract more money from your already-strained pocketbook.

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This $10,000 EV outsold the BYD Seagull and Tesla Model Y in China

The best-selling vehicle in China, EV or gas-powered, in the first half of 2025 was not the BYD Seagull or Tesla Model Y. It was actually the Geely Xingyuan. AKA the “Star Wish,” Geely’s EV topped the sales charts with prices starting under $10,000 in China.

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Lucid gets Lisan al-Gaib: Timothée Chalamet becomes Global Brand Ambassador

Lucid Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Timothée Chalamet to be its first ‘Global Brand Ambassador’.

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Toyota will build EVs in Europe for the first time, starting with electric SUVs and crossovers

Toyota is now planning to build EVs in Europe with a wave of new electric SUVs and crossovers launching soon. The company is preparing its Czech plant to produce up to 100,000 electric vehicles a year.

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