Another Chinese EV giant begins testing solid-state batteries with 620+ miles range
Another of China’s “Big Four” automakers began testing solid-state EV batteries in vehicles this week, promising over 620 miles (1,000 km) of range.
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Tesla releases rare look at its lithium refinery, confirms production start
Tesla has released a new video giving us a closer look at its massive lithium refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, and confirming that the facility has officially started production.
This American-made electric motorcycle is taking street-legal adventure off-road
The American electric motorcycle maker LAND Moto is heading off the pavement with its newest model, the District ADV – a street-legal electric dual-sport motorcycle designed to bring lightweight adventure riding into the electric era.
Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
On today’s subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone’s getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES.
EVgo plans 150 fast chargers a year at Kroger stores through 2035
EVgo plans to build at least 150 DC fast-charging stalls a year through 2035 at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US.
Lucid (LCID) is on track to begin building EVs at full-scale at its second facility in 2026
After overcoming major production hurdles last year, Lucid Group (LCID) is on track to begin building vehicles at a new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026.
UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in record auction
The UK just pulled off one of its most consequential offshore wind auctions yet – delivering massive volumes of new capacity at prices that undercut gas.
Nissan’s new electric SUV puts the Rogue to shame
This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool
Donut Lab lit the EV and energy storage industry on fire last week with its announcement of a 400 Wh/kg solid-state battery cell that can last for 100 years. At face value, if true, we are looking at the single most disruptive announcement in the history of the electric vehicle industry and energy storage as a whole.
We aren’t just talking about a better motorcycle battery. If the claims of a 5-minute charge, 100,000-cycle life, and ~400 Wh/kg energy density are accurate and scalable, as Donut Lab claims, this is the holy grail of energy storage.
Battery breakthrough announcements generally don’t catch fire like this, but Donut Lab’s did because it said that the cell was already in production and will be in a production vehicle, Verge’s electric motorcycle, this quarter. It gave credibility to the claim, pushing everyone to report on it.
Now, we have interviewed Donut Lab’s CEO and investigated the technology. At this point, it looks like either this battery changes the world within the next 3 months, or it will make the CEO look like a fool. In this article, we discuss the impact of the battery, whether real or not, as well as clues about the secret sauce behind its chemistry.
MOD Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike at $3,499 low, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 power station at new $1,999 low, Gotrax e-scooter, EGO tools, more
Our mid-week Green Deals are shining a spotlight on MOD’s upgraded Easy SideCar Sahara e-bike that is down at its $3,499 low for a few days more while the brand’s New Year Sale lasts. Right behind it, we have another spotlight shining on EcoFlow’s current flash sale that ends January 15, particularly on the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station at a new $1,999 low, among others. We also spotted Gotrax’s Eclipse Electric Scooter hitting a new low, as well as deals on Autel’s AC Lite Home 40A EV Charger returning to its lowest price, EGO’s 16-inch cordless chainsaw, a NACS to J1772 EV charger adapter, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX E10 Whole-Home Backup System pre-order promotion, Lectric’s latest New Year e-bike sale, 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 reveals an affordable, solar-powered camper that’s built with EVs in mind
Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits
Tesla and the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission have agreed to enter mediation talks over a 2023 lawsuit from the federal agency which describes pervasive racial abuse and retaliation against black employees at the company’s Fremont, CA plant.
The settlement talks come after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla will only seek settlements in cases against the company that are “just.”
BMW offers a closer look at the electric M3 EV [Images]
Why Ananda’s new M7000 e-bike motor matters more than its power numbers
Ananda is taking a notably different approach to e-bike motors with the launch of its new M7000 Series, unveiled this week. Instead of pitching a single standout motor, Ananda is introducing what it calls a scalable mid-drive platform, one designed to underpin entire e-bike lineups across multiple segments, from aggressive eMTBs to everyday urban commuters.
Why police are now sending some confiscated electric bikes to the crusher
Electric bikes and scooters are usually framed as a cleaner, quieter solution to urban mobility. But in parts of Australia, police are now taking a far harsher stance on certain e-rideables – including seizing them and sending them straight to the crusher.
Contrary to popular belief, EV sales growth continued to accelerate in 2025
In 2025, the world sold 20.7 million EVs – 3.6 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. That’s a larger increase than last year’s 3.5 million increase, which was also higher than the previous year, showing that EVs keep growing despite unprecedented attacks against them by governments, media and even by automakers themselves.
Aventon’s newly launched Soltera ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing
Aventon has just pulled the wraps off the Soltera 3 ADV, and on paper, it looks like one of the cleanest, most thoughtfully designed lightweight urban e-bikes the company has released yet. Announced this week, the Soltera 3 ADV builds on Aventon’s minimalist roots with a refined single-speed setup aimed squarely at city riders who value simplicity, low maintenance, and easy handling above all else.
Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move
Tesla is officially killing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package upfront. CEO Elon Musk announced today that the automaker will stop selling FSD as a one-time option and will instead only offer it as a monthly subscription.
It marks a massive shift in Tesla’s strategy for the software, which Musk has famously claimed for years would become an “appreciating asset.”
InspireNOLA Charter Schools deploys state’s largest electric bus fleet
With the recent deployment of fully 42 battery electric school buses, InspireNOLA Charter Schools is providing smooth, quiet, and emissions-free transportation for thousands of students in and around New Orleans.
Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES [video]
Kubota showed up to CES 2026 with a number of advanced, autonomous, and electric agricultural equipment meant to make farming cleaner and greener. The best part? The company’s latest farm robot is called Transformer, and it’s just begging for an action figure!
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