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GAF Energy closes San Jose solar shingle factory, moves to Texas
Nailable solar shingle maker GAF Energy has shut down its San Jose, California, research and development and manufacturing hub, which opened in 2021, and moved its headquarters to Georgetown, Texas. Going forward, the company will only manufacture its solar shingles at its Texas factory.
Kia now offers the most affordable EV in Canada
Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the program’s accident rate alarmingly high compared to human drivers, even as the company prepares to remove human safety supervisors from the vehicles.
Hiboy Christmas Sale offers up to 50% off EVs + bonus savings, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus 440W solar bundle at new $1,799 low, more
Kicking off this week’s Monday Green Deals is Hiboy’s full-momentum Christmas EV Sale with up to 50% discounts and many bonus savings codes left over from Black Friday that is returning many e-scooters and e-bikes to their best rates, like Hiboy’s MAX Pro Electric Scooter at its $567 low. We also have EcoFlow’s next 48-hour Christmas flash sale that has dropped the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 440W solar bundle to a new $1,799 low. From there, you can find ECOVACS’ Goat O1000 RTK Robot Lawn Mower at a new $699 low, a wide array of Samsung laundry and kitchen appliances at up to $1,650 off, a new annual EGO string trimmer low, the best prices in months on Goal Zero power stations, and many more of the best ongoing holiday deals/sales waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week that are collected together at the bottom of the page in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.
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.
GM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support
We’re nearing three years since GM started its transition away from CarPlay. The company started by ditching CarPlay in its EVs, but recently confirmed that it will “gradually” abandon the platform on more cars in the future. Needless to say, this hasn’t gone over well with the general public.
Now, GM has one bit of good news for its owners: a new Apple Music app rolling out for select cars starting today.
Ford shuts the door on a Ranger PHEV for the US, but a midsize EV pickup is coming
Fortescue Infinity Train gets 14.5 MWh battery that never needs charging [update]
Fortescue has taken the wraps off a prototype of its proposed “Infinity Train” electric locomotive, making the 1,100 km (about 685 miles) trip from Perth to the Pilbara and marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of the company’s heavy haul operations.
UPDATE 15DEC2025: now there are two!
E-quipment highlight: Develon DX250LCE-7 electric crawler excavator
Develon is kicking off the holidays with seven new or updated electric excavators, led by its seriously impressive flagship offering: the new 25‑ton DX250LCE-7 battery-electric crawler excavator developed by HD Hyundai.
BYD increases EV battery warranty to 8 years/250,000 km, surpassing Tesla’s
BYD is making a significant move to boost confidence in its electric vehicles in Europe. The Chinese automaker has announced a major update to its warranty terms, extending the battery coverage to 8 years or 250,000 km (approx. 155,000 miles), whichever comes first.
This new policy significantly outpaces the industry standard and puts pressure on competitors like Tesla and Volkswagen to follow suit.
Here are the best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for bike lovers
If I enjoy anything almost as much as riding electric bikes, it’s trying out new gear while I’m out on the road. With the holidays on us in full force, there’s just a bit of time left to share that excitement with the e-bike fan in your life. Below are some of the standout pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make excellent stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike – or even a regular bicycle – among your friends and family.
Lucid is now selling ‘reborn’ certified pre-owned EVs for the first time
It’s not just a used car, “it’s a Lucid reborn.” Lucid Group (LCID) is now selling certified pre-owned EVs for the first time.
Polestar 4 deliveries are finally underway in the US and Canada
Tesla warns of massive lease price hikes coming at end of the month, the prices are crazy
Tesla has been pulling every demand lever it can find to end the year on a high note, resulting in some of the most aggressive lease pricing we’ve ever seen.
The automaker is now signaling that these deals are expiring at the end of the month, and the price jumps are going to be significant.
We are talking about monthly payments increasing by up to 67% in some cases.
Peugeot’s classic 103 moped gets ready for an electric return
Peugeot is officially bringing back one of its most iconic two-wheelers – the Peugeot 103 – this time as a modern electric moped.
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in December 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of December 2025. This could be your last chance to get some crazy good deals as companies try to clear shelves before the end of the year. So check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.
Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins
It’s finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the “Autonomy Day” in 2019, and endless iterations of “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without anyone in the driver’s seat or a safety monitor in the passenger seat.
Elon Musk has confirmed that Robotaxi testing has officially commenced. This is undeniably a step forward for the company’s autonomy ambitions.
But it is also a terrifying leap of faith, given the complete lack of safety data proving the system is ready for this.
BHP and Rio Tinto to put MASSIVE 240-ton electric haul trucks to the test
The Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks deliver all the performance of its diesel-powered siblings without the noise, vibrations, and harmful emissions – and now, they’re being put to the test at BHP’s iron ore mine in Australia.
Tales from the comments: Electrek readers share their real-world home solar results
Volkswagen’s Tesla Robotaxi rival gets put to the test in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen is putting its Tesla Robotaxi rival through its paces in Wolfsburg, Germany, where the self-driving Gen.Urban research vehicle is now driving autonomously in real urban traffic – without a steering wheel or pedals!
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