Volvo’s best-selling vehicle is coming to America

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The XC60, Volvo’s best-selling vehicle, will soon be built in South Carolina. It will be assembled alongside the flagship EX90 electric SUV, with Volvo promising this is “just the beginning.”

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Ford dealers told to brace for EV rush as incentive cutoff nears

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With the federal EV incentive set to expire at the end of September, Ford is urging its dealers to prepare for a rush of buyers.

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Tesla engineer admits Tesla didn’t maintain Autopilot crash records amid trial over fatal crash

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A Tesla engineer admitted in court that Tesla didn’t maintain Autopilot crash records before 2018, 3 years after launching the ADAS system, in a trial over the death of a bystander in a crash involving Autopilot.

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Redwood is repurposing GM’s EV batteries into energy storage

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General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces to take EV battery tech beyond the road and onto the grid. The two companies just signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for turning both new and second-life GM batteries into energy storage systems to support the US’s rising electricity demand.

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All-new ALLPOWERS R1500 LITE station $405 (49% off), Gotrax F1 2.0 e-bike new $560 low, EcoFlow 35L GLACIER bundle low, more

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We’ve got a jam-packed Green Deals with plenty of low prices in our post-Prime Day market, with today’s edition led by the preorder launch deal on ALLPOWERS’ new R1500 LITE Portable Power Station at $405. Right behind it is Gotrax’s F1 2.0 20-inch Folding e-bike with five add-on accessories hitting a new $560 low, as well as EcoFlow’s 35L GLACIER Classic Portable Fridge/Freezer with an add-on battery at a new $859 low. We also have returning low prices on several Heybike models during its current weekend flash sale, like the Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike coming with $198 in free gear at $899. We’re also seeing EGO’s 56V 25-inch Cordless Hedge Trimmer Kit back at its $269 low, and have a special one-day-only low price on Birdfy’s Feeder 2 Duo with dual cameras at $330. Plus, there’s all the hangover Prime Day savings in our Prime Day Green Deals hub at the bottom of the page, as well as yesterday’s Tenways e-bike sale, the new low price hitting DJI’s latest Power 2000 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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The new Chevy Bolt EV is coming soon and it’s getting some big upgrades

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Chevy is bringing back the beloved affordable electric hatch. The new Chevy Bolt EV is expected to arrive later this year, featuring over 300 miles of driving range, faster charging, and more.

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Rivian has extended its R1 lease deals into September, with savings as high as $15,500

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We’ve already reached peak summertime (crazy), and your back patios aren’t the only thing heating up. Rivian has extended its lease deals, which apply to a range of R1S and R1T configurations. Combined with federal tax credits, you could save upwards of $15,000 on a new Rivian EV.

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Hyundai is fighting rising EV prices with more ways to save

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While many automakers are raising EV prices, Hyundai continues to find ways for you to save. Hyundai is cutting vehicle prices, including on its top-selling SUVs and new electric models like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9.

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Tesla announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall

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Tesla has announced the new ‘Model YL’, a larger 6-seater Model Y with a longer wheelbase, coming to China this fall.

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Toyota has a new secret weapon to cut costs and keep pace in China’s EV race

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Toyota’s most affordable electric vehicle, which starts at around $15,000, is off to a hot start in China. With a new locally-built EV motor, Toyota is already cutting costs to keep pace in China’s fierce EV price war.

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