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Hyundai’s new electric van is big enough for nine, but this EV may end up being the bigger hit
Elon Musk’s xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit
In a move that completely undermines the “Tesla is an AI company” narrative, Elon Musk’s private startup, xAI, has reportedly told investors that it plans to build the AI to power Tesla’s Optimus robot.
This new development comes from a Bloomberg report detailing xAI’s widening losses and massive cash burn. According to the report, xAI executives explicitly told investors that their goal is to “develop self-sufficient AI to power robots like Tesla’s Optimus.”
This is a massive shift in the narrative and potentially the smoking gun in ongoing shareholder lawsuits regarding Musk’s breach of fiduciary duty.
Kia unveils the tiny, urban-focused EV2, but will the US ever see it?
Kia unveiled its new compact, entry-level EV2 electric hatchback at the Brussels Motor Show this morning. It looks like a great, affordable EV… that the US may never see.
Blade Outboards launches affordable new electric boat motors
Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on
On today’s heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla’s poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he’s a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range.
How Lime increased ridership over 60% by letting people sit down
Sometimes innovation isn’t simply about going faster or adding more tech. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving people a seat.
That appears to be the case in Seattle, where Lime says its ridership jumped by an eye-opening 61% last year. According to the company, a major contributor to that growth was the LimeGlider – a seated electric scooter that blends elements of scooters, bikes, and mopeds into a single, highly approachable form factor.
Blink now takes crypto payments at DC fast chargers in the US
Blink Charging now takes crypto at select DC fast chargers in the US, letting EV drivers pay for a charging session with a dollar‑pegged stablecoin instead of a card or app.
Genesis is launching its first luxury electric off-road SUV and it looks a bit familiar [Video]
9.5 MWh of batteries will power this huge Brooklyn EV charging depot
XCharge North America is planning one of the largest battery-backed EV charging depots in the US, and it’s coming to Brooklyn.
This new EV is about to become China’s largest electric SUV
China has a new flagship EV en route that will become the largest electric SUV on the market later this year.
Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?
Is Tesla preparing to pull the plug on domestic production in Germany? It might sound crazy for a factory that just opened a few years ago, but when you look at the abysmal sales numbers in Europe and combine them with the latest threats from management against the union, the writing might be on the wall.
For months, we have been reporting on the demand issues Tesla is facing in Europe. Now, the situation has deteriorated to a point where the existence of Gigafactory Berlin itself seems to be in question.
Bluetti launches Alternator & Solar Charger 2 + bundles with exclusive savings from $332, Tenways CGO800S + AGO X e-bike lows, more
Today’s Green Deals are all about being on the move – whether that’s for commuting or living a nomadic/off-grid lifestyle. Our headliner for this edition is Bluetti’s newly launched Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 and its many bundle options with up to 48% exclusive savings for our readers – all starting from $332. Right behind it we have a soon-to-end Tenways flash sale with up to $907 savings on the CGO800S Urban Commuter e-bike and the AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike at lows starting from $1,699. There’s also Jackery’s HomePower 3000 Portable Power Station with 4x mountable 100W Prime solar panels at $1,614, as well as some continued Velotric winter e-bike savings, and much more waiting for you below – with further CES 2026 coverage, including our favorite reveals. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s MOD City 3 folding e-bike low prices, the latest EcoFlow New Year flash sale that ends tonight, 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.
Toyota was the top-selling domestic EV brand in Japan for the first time
Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD
We are barely a week into 2026, and we are already seeing a significant shift in the narrative regarding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) timeline. After missing yet another high-profile deadline to achieve unsupervised autonomy by the “end of the year” in 2025, Elon Musk has now dropped a new metric that explains a lot — and raises even more questions.
In a new comment today, Musk has stated that Tesla needs to accumulate roughly 10 billion miles of data to achieve “safe unsupervised self-driving.”
The new statement raises the question: why did Musk claim that Tesla would be unsupervised in Austin just a few weeks ago, when he knew that Tesla was nowhere near 10 billion miles?
Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the affordable UEV platform
US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths
A new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives today that specifically targets the design of electric vehicle door handles, with the sponsor explicitly calling out Tesla and Elon Musk.
The bill, dubbed the “Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act,” aims to force automakers to install easy-to-find manual releases in case of power failure.
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…
Voltpost and EVSE bet on next-gen lamppost charging for US cities
Once beset by pollution, Beijing’s skies are clearer than ever thanks to EVs
Beijing reported cleaner air than ever in 2025, with 311 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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