South Dakota just approved its largest wind farm ever
South Dakota just approved what will become its biggest wind farm yet — a 333‑megawatt (MW) project planned across 68,300 acres in Haakon County, about 85 miles east of Rapid City.
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A UK energy giant is investing $1B in California clean tech
Octopus Energy Generation is investing almost $1 billion in California clean tech projects, the latest move by the UK‑based renewable investor as it scales up its presence in the US market.
BYD’s first electric kei car is almost here, and it already looks like a hit
Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
Tesla shared today that the first Cybercab production unit has rolled off the assembly line at Gigafactory Texas. The vehicle has no steering wheel and no pedals. It is entirely dependent on autonomous driving software that, based on every available data point, Tesla has not solved — and is nowhere close to solving.
Even the name “Cybercab” is not set in stone.
Anker SOLIX F3800 power station at second-best $1,899, Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bike 1,499, Autel 40A smart lvl 2 EV charger low, more
Headlining today’s post-Presidents Day Green Deals is the versatile Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station and its Plus variant that are seeing up to 50% savings starting from the second-lowest price of $1,899. We also noticed Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Step-Through Cruiser e-bike being the last of the legacy models in stock keeping to its $1,499 yearly low, as well as Autel’s MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger back at its $319 low. From there, we have also have a popular e-bike from Hiboy with $220 savings, one of the best prices on EGO’s 26-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer kit, a one-day-only Worx electric mulcher offer, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low price on the premium Segway Xyber e-bike, the price cut on Jackery’s latest Explorer 1500 Ultra power station from CES 2026, 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 reveals prices and more details for its newest electric SUV, the 2026 bZ Woodland
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup beats every other truck in one key area
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month — 4x worse than humans
Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its “Robotaxi” fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service launched in June 2025. The newly filed NHTSA data also reveals that Tesla quietly upgraded one earlier crash to include a hospitalization injury, something the company never disclosed publicly.
The new data comes from the latest update to NHTSA’s Standing General Order (SGO) incident report database for automated driving systems (ADS). We have been tracking Tesla’s Robotaxi crash data closely, and the trend is not improving.
Toyota’s best-selling car in Europe is going EV
Why LiveWire’s next smaller, cheaper electric motorcycle is so critical
The LiveWire S4 Honcho hasn’t officially launched yet, but it may already be one of the most important electric motorcycles the company has ever developed.
As of early 2026, the S4 Honcho is still in the pre-release phase, with LiveWire indicating a likely launch sometime this year, potentially spring or summer. While full specifications and pricing haven’t been formally announced, the positioning is clear: this is definitely not going to be yet another premium, heavyweight electric motorcycle. It’s something very different.
And that’s exactly why it matters so much.
Chinese state media amplifies viral Tesla failure amid 45% sales crash
Chinese state media outlet China.com has published a report about a Tesla Model Y that lost all power on a highway despite showing 72 km of remaining range, and the story has gone viral across Chinese social media. The incident is drawing attention not just for the failure itself, but for the fact that state-controlled media chose to amplify it, a potential signal of shifting government sentiment toward Tesla in China.
Genesis GV90 gets the royal green treatment in latest appearance [Images]
BYD’s new electric SUV delivers over 440 miles range for just $26,000
Segway Xyber e-bike hits new $2,900 low, Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra power station $949, Velotric T1 ST Plus 100-mile extender bundle, more
Our Presidents Day Green Deals are loaded up with a solid collection of deals/sales, especially on e-bikes and power stations. Leading our top three, things start with the premium Segway Xyber Electric Bike at a new $2,900 low, while the latest Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Portable Power Station has fallen to $949, and Velotric is offering the return of its T1 ST Plus Urban e-bike bundled with a range extender battery at its $1,299 yearly low. From there, we also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale, an Anker SOLIX BP1000 expansion battery low, Ride1Up’s Presidents Day e-bike offers, and much more waiting for you. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our latest Electrified Weekly roundup coverage.
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.
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions about the system’s readiness.
Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
Merida launches ‘affordable’ new electric mountain bike range
Merida is taking aim at the more budget-conscious end of the electric mountain bike market with the launch of its new ETMO range, described as the brand’s most price-focused Bosch-powered electric mountain bikes yet.
Of course for big eMTB names like Merida, the idea of “affordable” becomes something of a relative term.
Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ status check: 8 months in, 19% availability, and all of Musk’s promises are missing
Tesla launched its “Robotaxi” service in Austin eight months ago. In that time, Elon Musk promised 500 cars in Austin, coverage for half the US population, fully unsupervised rides, and expansion to 8-10 cities, all by the end of 2025. None of it happened.
Today, the service has roughly 42 cars in Austin, availability below 20%, a crash rate 9 times worse than human drivers, and the “unsupervised” rides Musk hyped before earnings have vanished from the tracker. Here’s the full status check.
Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle
Royal Enfield has offered a clearer timeline for its long-awaited first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan said the company’s new Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production” and that “you will see it in the next quarter time window,” signaling a launch that now appears set for early 2026.
MAN Trucks shows off its megawatt charging in subzero temperatures
MAN showed off the megawatt charging capabilities of its eTruck electric semi this week in the brutal, blistering cold weather conditions at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 event in Norrköping, Sweden.
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