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Formula E’s new car is twice as powerful and has all-wheel drive, a first in racing
Formula E revealed its new “GEN4” vehicle for next season, with a huge step up in performance – the series’ biggest advancement yet.
Nissan is finally showing signs of a recovery, but it’s not out of the woods yet
Nissan is selling its global headquarters and trimming production as part of its recovery efforts. Although the Japanese automaker is starting to show signs of life, it still has a long way to go. Nissan is betting on new vehicles, including the next-gen LEAF, to help it turn things around.
VMAX VX2 Hub 33 MPH e-scooter review: Fast yet surprisingly stable – and affordable!
When it comes to high-performance electric scooters that are still reasonably priced, it’s a tricky balance. Most affordable scooters are underpowered and wobbly. The powerful ones often creep into motorcycle territory – with prices to match. But the VMAX VX2 Hub might just be the sweet spot we’ve been waiting for. It’s fast, it’s strong, it’s well-built, and most importantly – it actually feels good to ride.
Let’s dive into what makes this scooter stand out.
This $15,000 Chinese EV can swap batteries faster than you can pump gas [Video]
Candela’s flying electric boats set to soar around the Maldives
Tesla launches ‘Multipass’ in more markets for frictionless third-party charging
Tesla has quietly expanded its new MultiPass feature to more regions across Europe, allowing owners to charge at third-party stations directly through their Tesla account — no separate app, card, or registration required.
It seems like Elon Musk stoking a civil war in England isn’t good for Tesla’s sales there
Tesla’s EV registrations in the UK, its biggest market in Europe, took a dramatic hit in October 2025 — just 511 units — marking one of the brand’s weakest showings in recent memory. That’s a steep drop from 971 in October 2024 and 2,677 in October 2023. The tone of the market is shifting.
Maybe Tesla’s CEO stoking a civil war in England isn’t helping the automaker’s demand in the important market.
HEINEKEN is brewing beer with a massive 100 MWh heat battery
Rondo Energy and energy producer EDP are installing a massive 100 MWh renewable-powered heat battery at HEINEKEN’s brewery in Lisbon, Portugal. The project will deliver round-the-clock renewable steam and reduce emissions without altering the facility’s beer brewing process.
Lucid (LCID) misses Q3 earnings estimates, but there’s some good news
Lucid Group (LCID) reported third-quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, missing top and bottom-line estimates.
Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Doorbusters with up to $3,599 savings, exclusive new lows on EcoFlow and Jackery power stations, more
Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed with returning and new low prices on power stations, headlined by Anker’s SOLIX early Black Friday doorbusters that are taking up to $3,599 off a selection of units, including the F3000 Portable Power Station at its $1,399 low. From there, we have up to $2,779 in exclusive savings on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra and DELTA 3 Ultra power stations at new low prices starting from $949, as well as up to $1,650 exclusive savings on Jackery’s Explorer 3000 V2 and 2000 V2 power stations at new lows starting from $599. There’s also the annual low on an AeroGarden indoor hydroponic system, BougeRV’s 200-pound carrying bike/e-bike rack, 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 EcoFlow early Black Friday Sale with up to 80% discounts, the exclusive new low prices on eight Mammotion robot lawn mowers, 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.
Honda is already testing a new electrified Civic: Here’s our first look
Will Zero bring its new 60 MPH electric scooter to the US?
Zero Motorcycles turned heads in Milan at EICMA 2025 with the unveiling of its new LS1 electric scooter, a sleek and practical 60 mph (100 km/h) commuter built for European city streets. With its swappable batteries, off-board charging, and smart safety tech like ABS and traction control, the LS1 is clearly a strong contender in the urban EV space. It also marks a major shift for Zero, expanding beyond full-size electric motorcycles into a more accessible, everyday format.
But will it come to the US market?
Toyota’s selling cars faster than it can build them, saying it can ‘barely cover the demand’
Xpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying cars
Today, Xpeng held its AI Day 2025 at its new headquarters in Guangzhou. The automaker is positioning itself as an AI company with what it calls new “AI-defined applications” powered by the new Xpeng VLA 2.0 vision-centered model.
This model is going to power the autonomous features in Xpeng’s current EV lineup, the self-driving system in its newly announced robotaxis, humanoid robots, and “flying cars.”
I rode in Xpeng’s Tesla FSD competitor, but in a ~$20,000 electric car
Today, in the margins of Xpeng’s AI Day in Guangzhou, I rode in Xpeng’s latest advanced driver assistance system, its Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) competitor.
It has the same capabilities as Tesla’s new v14 update, but it is available in a ~$20,000 USD car.
Royal Enfield unveils Flying Flea S6 scrambler-style electric motorcycle built for urban adventure
Royal Enfield’s new electric motorcycle brand, Flying Flea, just pulled the wraps off its second model – the scrambler-inspired FF.S6 – at EICMA 2025, and it’s an agile, tech-packed machine that brings serious trail-ready vibes to city streets.
NIU’s scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production
Earlier this year, we covered the unveiling of the NIUMM, an electric microcar designed for urban residents (and especially those with a NIU scooter already, since it shares the same batteries). Now the company is actually bringing it to market.
All the EVs you can buy for less than Cadillac CELESTIQ’s $60,000 price hike
Cadillac wants to live up to its “standard of the world” tag line so bad they can taste is – but adding $60K to the CELESTIQ’s MSRP might not be the flex the marketing team might think. To teach them a lesson, we’re going to ignore the CELESTIQ and list every new EV you can buy for less than that $60K price hike, instead. Enjoy!
Nissan has global ambitions for its affordable plug-in pickup truck [update]
Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range, and pricing starts at just $16,600.
UPDATE 04NOV2025: more details and more markets for 2026.
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