Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster

Volvo is drip-dropping specs for its new EX60, and they are already showing it as the fastest-charging and longest-range Volvo EV ever…

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Voltpost and EVSE bet on next-gen lamppost charging for US cities

Building EV chargers in cities can be painfully slow, so Voltpost is now scaling its next-generation lamppost charger, which is designed to be installed in hours, not months, with EVSE.

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Once beset by pollution, Beijing’s skies are clearer than ever thanks to EVs

Beijing reported cleaner air than ever in 2025, with 348 days of good or moderate air quality. It’s largely thanks to strict emissions regulations and the growth of electric cars in Chinese cities.

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The 30% solar tax credit is dead — long live the 30% solar tax credit!

The Trump Administration’s decision to repeal of the 30% home solar tax credit in 2025 looked like the end of the road for subsidized rooftop solar projects, but it looks like the home solar tax credit is still alive — you just have to know where to look for it, and how to claim it.

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Hyundai’s EVs are surprisingly affordable starting at just $189 a month

Hyundai’s electric vehicles are still among the most affordable you can get your hands on. Even after the tax credit expired, Hyundai is continuing to offer savings for EV buyers, with lease rates as low as $189 a month.

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MOD City 3 folding e-bikes at $1,799 lows, EcoFlow flash sale drops expanded DELTA 3 Max Plus bundle to $1,699, Bluetti, more

Our mid-week Green Deals is being led by a spotlight on MOD’s ongoing New Year e-bike sale, particularly a focus on the MOD City 3 Folding e-bikes down at their $1,799 lows. Following right behind is EcoFlow’s latest New Year flash sale with up to 58% discounts on four offers, including the DELTA 3 Max Plus Power Station with a Smart Extra Battery for $1,699, among others. We also have Bluetti’s AC70 Power Station and some solar bundle options starting from $329, as well as a new low price on a more recently released Greenworks chainsaw kit, a 5-in-1 GOOLOO jump starter and air compressor, and much more waiting for you below – including further CES 2026 coverage. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery New Year power station sale coverage, the Autel AC Elite 50A Smart AI EV Charger at a new low, 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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BLUETTI tackles charging bottlenecks and circular tech with new charger 2 & elite series at CES 2026

CES often highlights the diverging strategies within the portable power sector, and 2026 is no exception. Amid all the different priorities, BLUETTI seems to have gotten the memo. Instead of just stacking more LFP cells into a box, they’ve unveiled the CES 2026 lineup that tackles the two most annoying parts of the off-grid life: waiting hours for a 12V car charge and the guilt of buying more plastic-heavy gear.

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Kia’s smallest, cheapest EV is almost here: Here’s what to expect

Kia offered a “first glimpse” at the EV2 ahead of its big debut on January 9. The EV2 is set to be Kia’s smallest and most affordable EV to date. Here’s what we know so far.

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Ming Yang claims world’s first 100% recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade

Ming Yang Smart Energy says it has rolled out what it’s calling the “world’s first fully recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade” — and it’s a big one.

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Elon Musk wishes NVIDIA luck on self-driving, strangely silent on Hyundai’s humanoid robot

CES 2026 in Las Vegas has been dominated by two things: the next generation of AI compute and a sudden explosion of credible humanoid robots.

While Tesla isn’t officially exhibiting on the floor, Elon Musk has been actively monitoring the event from X. His reactions, and lack thereof, to the major announcements give us a fascinating look into how Tesla views the rapidly crowding field of autonomy.

Musk was quick to comment on NVIDIA’s major push into embedded AI for autonomous systems, but he has been noticeably quiet regarding the masterclass put on by Hyundai and Boston Dynamics.

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