Electricity demand is surging in Texas, and solar, wind, and battery storage are meeting it.

According to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity demand across the Texas grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) hit record highs in the first nine months of 2025. ERCOT, which supplies power to about 90% of the state, saw demand jump 5% year-over-year to 372 terawatt hours (TWh) – a 23% increase since 2021. No other major US grid has grown faster over the past year.

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s earnings madness, Rivian layoffs, Ford pausing F-150 Lightning, and more.

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Closing out this week’s Green Deals is one of the highlights of Aventon’s Early Access to Black Friday deals, with the new Aventure 3 Smart All-Terrain e-bikes getting their first discounts to $1,799. Right behind those are an exclusive deal on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Portable Power Station at a new $1,299 low, as well as Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh/192Wh Power Station at $80. We also have Hiboy’s Halloween EV sale, a one-day-only Greenworks pressure washer bundle, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s returning low prices on the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus power station and bundles, the new and exclusive low on the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max and Solar Hat bundle, 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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Hyundai’s midsize SUV is already due for a facelift, including a new design and electrified powertrain. It’s not a pure EV, but the new Hyundai Santa Fe will offer electric-only driving.

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Rivian’s new ALSO e-bike, FLIT sells a pound of caviar with its new lightweight folding e-bike, Florida wants e-bike riders to get a license, and more.

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