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Rivian’s new Apple Watch companion app makes vehicle access easier than ever [Video]
Three months after initial reports that Apple Watch support was coming to the Rivian app, the American automaker has begun rolling out the feature to its vehicle owners. I received early access to test on my R1S, which you can see in my video below.
Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” service still relies on both in-car human drivers and domestic remote operators to function. Rather than downplaying these dependencies, Tesla leans into them — arguing that its multi-layered human supervision model is more reliable than Waymo’s fully driverless system, pointing to the December 2025 San Francisco blackout as proof.
The filing, submitted February 13 in CPUC Rulemaking 25-08-013, reveals the massive operational gap between what Tesla calls a “Robotaxi” and what Waymo actually operates as one.
New California bill to require license plates for electric bikes
A newly introduced bill in California could dramatically change how electric bikes are treated under state law – and it may put license plates on most e-bikes.
Tesla’s European future in doubt, but they didn’t get banned in California!
On today’s labor-intensive episode of Quick Charge, Germany’s largest union IG Metall is squaring off with Tesla in a major dispute involving a toxic work culture, criminal charges, defamation, and more – but at least they can still sell cars in California (for now).
Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025
Amazon is committed to adding 100,000 Rivian electric vans to its delivery fleet by 2030. And, if 2025 is any indication, they’re well on their way — the company grew its Rivian van fleet by more than 50% in 2025, alone.
This European company’s sleek solar roof just made its US debut
European solar roofing company Roofit.Solar has completed its first US project, marking its official entry into the North American market with a residential installation in Michigan.
Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla
Porsche may scrap its EV sports car, but this luxury brand won’t
Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows
A new large‑scale UK dataset suggests EV batteries are holding up far better than many skeptics expected.
Groups sue EPA for its illegal dirty air plan which hikes your energy costs $1.4T
A coalition of 17 environmental groups have filed suit against the EPA’s recent illegal attacks on clean air and climate science, pointing out that the rule will raise American energy costs by $1.4 trillion by the EPA’s own numbers, in addition to massive health and environmental costs.
Heybike Mars e-bikes up to $800 off from $899 low, Bluetti backpack power station $399 low, Lectric e-bike battery flash sale, more
Our top three features in today’s Green Deals are flash sales that won’t be lasting very long, starting with Heybike’s Women’s Day flash sale that is offering up to $800 savings on the Mars 2.0 e-bike variations + a combo at lows starting from $899. We also have Bluetti’s latest flash sale that has returned the Handsfree 1 Backpack Power Station and a 100W solar panel to its $399 low, as well as Lectric’s National Battery Day flash sale that is taking 15% off extra batteries for new and legacy e-bikes starting from $297. All these and more are waiting for you below, and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 50% Anker SOLIX F3800 and F3800 Plus power station savings, 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.
This is the off-road electric SUV we want, but can’t have [Images]
The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty AWD electric SUV, but there’s a catch
Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
Polestar just announced the largest product offensive in the company’s history, with plans to bring four new electric vehicles to market in the next three years — including a new SUV and the return of the entry-level Polestar 2!
Once you go EV, you don’t go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric
German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic’ environment, files defamation against plant manager
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory.
The escalation marks the most serious labor confrontation Tesla has faced in Germany, a country where the automaker is already dealing with a 48% sales collapse.
Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
Tesla has avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses in California after complying with a DMV order to stop using the term “Autopilot” in its vehicle marketing. The settlement closes a case that dragged on for nearly three years, and confirms what critics have argued all along: Tesla’s marketing of its driver-assist features was misleading.
Clean e-bikes, dirty tricks: e-bike company accuses competitors of sabotage
A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage.
Robotaxis wreck 4x more than humans, and at least one Tesla wants to swim
On today’s crash-tacular episode of Quick Charge it’s been a rough, rough week for Tesla stans as new data out of Austin shows Robotaxis crashing at rates more than 4x higher than humans, new data out of China shows sales crashing more than 45%, and a new video seems to show a Tesla trying to crash into a lake.
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