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Mercedes CLA EV delivers an impressive nearly 400 miles of driving range in real-world test
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV 350 has an EPA-estimated driving range of 312 miles, but in the real world, it drove close to 400 miles on a single charge.
Tesla Semi tackles the Grapevine with a loaded trailer, leaves fleet operator ‘amazed’
Covenant Logistics, one of the largest trucking companies in the US with a fleet of over 2,600 tractors, completed a two-week evaluation of the Tesla Semi in California — including a loaded run over the notorious Grapevine pass on I-5.
The company’s VP of Sustainability and Innovation, Matt McLelland, said the driver “was amazed at the performance of the Tesla Semi and felt a level of confidence that was hard to match in a diesel truck.”
Tesla patents camera wiper for self-driving — resulting in more doubts for FSD owners
Tesla has been granted a new patent for a miniature camera cleaning system with a built-in wiper designed to keep vehicle cameras clear for autonomous driving.
The patent addresses one of the most frustrating and well-known issues with Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system — dirty cameras that constantly trigger alerts telling drivers to clean them. But Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet in Austin already has its own camera washer hardware that consumer vehicles don’t get.
More police turn to simple drones in clever effort to catch illegal e-bike riders
Police departments are increasingly turning to drones as a tool for tracking and apprehending riders of non-street legal e-bikes, off-road electric motorcycles, and other non-compliant vehicles being used on public streets and trails.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II gets NACS, 16% more range at 308 miles
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Spectre Series II, bringing a 16% range increase to 308 EPA-estimated miles, a switch to the NACS charging standard in the US, and a 670 hp Black Badge variant that becomes the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built.
The update addresses two of the biggest criticisms of the $398,000 electric super coupe: limited range and reliance on CCS charging infrastructure. But it comes as Spectre sales dropped 47% in 2025, falling to just 1,002 units globally.
Otherwise, the electric vehicle has been quite a success for the brand.
Brokk brings Ecovolve EL500 electric mini loader to the US
Designed to work in tight, noise-sensitive environments while carrying up to 500 kg (~1,100 lbs.) for a full shift, the Ecovolve EL500 is a uniquely competent and capable electric equipment option that can make it through a conventional man door – and Brokk is bringing it to America.
These polite Canadian lawbreakers may soon be going legal under new e-bike law
The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections. But as it turns out, Canada’s largest province is full of e-bike scofflaws of a different variety: parents simply wanting to bring their kids to school without using a car.
Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy set to partner on zero emission job sites
Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy have signed an MOU to support and accelerate the deployment of battery electric construction equipment powered by a clean, renewable energy supply that’s backed by intelligent energy storage and management.
Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars
Texas keeps piling on solar projects as electricity demand surges on the ERCOT grid – and now another massive one is moving ahead.
Toyota pulls the plug on one of its most important EVs
BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027, but it’s not alone
The next generation of EV batteries may be closer than expected. BYD and several others plan to begin deploying EVs with all-solid-state batteries in just a few months.
EcoFlow Hurricane Prep Sale offers 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max power station $899, EGO 3,200 PSI pressure washer $699 low, more
Happy June, everyone! We’re kicking off this week’s (and month’s) Green Deal coverage with the appropriately launched EcoFlow Hurricane Season Prep Sale that offers up to 61% power station discounts, like the 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at its second-lowest $899 pricing, among many others. Right behind that, we spotted the second 2026 opportunity to grab EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x 6.0Ah batteries at its $699 low, as well as Govee’s Matter Outdoor Lamp Post at a new $200 low, the latest ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 Robot Pool Cleaner at a new $424 low, Worx’s 20V PowerShare Cordless Electric Pole/Chainsaw 2026 low, and much more waiting for you below.
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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Tesla FSD v14 is so good it’s making me dangerously complacent
I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous.
The danger isn’t that FSD v14 is bad. The danger is that it’s so good enough that it can make you stop paying attention — and Tesla is not doing enough to discourage complacency.
In fact, I’d argue that it is actively encouraging complacency with its marketing.
BYD’s overseas sales are booming, topping 160,000 for the first time in May
Kia’s affordable EVs are catching on fast, but this could be the one to sell like ‘hotcakes’
BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has
BYD says it will assume full financial liability for at-fault accidents that happen while its “God’s Eye” urban driving system is active in China — with no cap on the payout.
It’s a commitment Tesla has never made for “Full Self-Driving,” and it flips the industry’s standard liability model on its head.
A court just decided how much foot movement counts as ‘pedaling’ an e-bike
In a fascinating case that is sure to spark more casual arguments than it settled, a judge was recently forced to make a ruling on whether or not “mime pedaling” counted as truly pedaling an electric bike.
A SpaceX/Tesla merger could trigger Musk’s $1T pay package automatically
SpaceX has a big IPO coming up, but the next step might be a merger of SpaceX and Tesla. And if so, it could be a backdoor to triggering Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package automatically, without having to meet any of the operational milestones, thus diluting everyone’s shares without delivering on the promises that were made.
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