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Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box truck at Work Truck Week
Harbinger kicked off Work Truck Week 2026 in style with the launch of the HC Series Cab – a totally new medium-duty box truck chassis available in both full BEV and EREV versions and up to 26,000 lbs. of gross vehicle weight rating.
Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
According to an email sent to Rivian subscribers yesterday, the American automaker is sunsetting the Standard trim of its flagship R1S SUV. The end is imminent for Rivian’s most affordable R1S model, but the automaker says its exit will pave the way for a new “refined lineup” of EVs… Plus the R2 is about to arrive,
Sodium-ion batteries hit the Midwestern grid in first-of-its-kind pilot
A new type of battery storage is about to be deployed on the Midwestern grid for the first time.
Volkswagen’s entry-level EV spotted as a hot hatch R-Line model [Video]
The ID. Polo will make its official debut in just a few weeks as the first of a new generation of Volkswagen EVs. New spy shots confirm a range-topping R-Line model will join the lineup shortly after.
Zoox and Uber partner up, beginning driverless rides in two major metropolitan areas
BLUETTI’s Elite 300 launches as the world’s smallest 3kWh power station – and it’s 58% off
BLUETTI has officially launched the Elite 300 portable power station, a compact but powerful portable power station designed for both home backup and life on the road. And for Electrek readers, the launch deal is pretty compelling.
The Elite 300 Official Launch Offer in the US runs from March 8 through May 31, with a debut price of $1,099 – that’s 50% off, saving an incredible $1,100. On top of that, Electrek readers can get an additional 8% off using the code ELECTREK8OFF, which works on both the BLUETTI website and Amazon through May 31.
That means you can grab BLUETTI’s newest 3kWh portable power station at a serious discount while supplies last.
Navee feature-packed UT5 Ultra X + UT5 Max superscooter first discounts from $1,530, EcoFlow power station flash sale, more
Our mid-week Green Deals are being led by the first-ever discounts (with bonus savings) on Navee’s latest and highly advanced UT5 Ultra X Electric Superscooter at $1,955, as well as the UT5 Max Electric Superscooter down at $1,530. We also have a 24-hour EcoFlow spring flash sale that is taking up to 62% off four units, like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable power Station at $2,099, while others start from $999. We shined a spotlight on Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 Portable Electric Coolers at their best prices since Black Friday, thanks to our exclusive bonus savings code, as well as deals on a top-shelf EGO string trimmer, a 60V Greenworks edger, RGBIC garden lights, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Anker SOLIX Spring Sale lineup with an exclusive bonus savings code, Segway’s MAX G30P e-scooter down at $550 for this week, 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.
The new BMW iX3 is cheaper than most luxury rival EVs
Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI
Elon Musk announced today that “Digital Optimus”, also called “Macrohard”, is a joint xAI-Tesla project that will use xAI’s Grok large language model to power a computer-controlling AI agent. The project is part of Tesla’s $2 billion investment agreement with xAI.
The announcement directly contradicts Musk’s own September 2024 statement that Tesla had “no need to license anything from xAI”, and it lands while Tesla shareholders are actively suing him for breach of fiduciary duty over the founding of xAI in the first place.
Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash, alleges ‘negligent’ retention of Musk
A Texas woman is suing Tesla for over $1 million after her Cybertruck, running on Autopilot, attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass and crashed into a concrete barrier. The lawsuit includes an unusually pointed allegation: that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO.
The case, filed in Harris County District Court, adds to what has become an avalanche of legal consequences tied to Tesla’s “self-driving” claims, and it comes just weeks after a federal judge upheld a historic $243 million verdict against the automaker in a separate Autopilot crash case.
Solid-state EV battery patent reveals CATL’s ambitious plans
CATL filed an international patent, detailing how its solid-state battery cell and electrolyte material can help overcome one of the biggest challenges in bringing the new tech to market.
As gas prices rise, there’s a cheaper answer for many people than an electric car
Whenever gas prices spike, the same advice tends to dominate the conversation: “Just buy an electric car.”
And to be fair, that advice isn’t wrong. Electric cars can dramatically reduce the cost of fueling your transportation, and for drivers who already need a car every day, switching from gasoline to electricity can be a smart financial move. A large-scale shift to EVs is also our best bet for energy independence, so global strife has less impact on our wallets. But that argument, despite its merits, ignores the fact that most people can’t simply buy a new car to replace their existing gasoline-powered vehicle.
EV prices fall again – and the gap with gas cars shrinks to $6,500
EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
MG unveils its first electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery
After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV.
BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing.
According to a Bloomberg report, BYD is considering options ranging from acquiring an existing team to potentially building one from scratch, though no decision has been made.
Anker SOLIX Spring Sale takes up to 65% off power stations + bonus exclusive savings, Segway MAX G30P e-scooter at $550, more
Our headliner for today’s Green Deals is Anker’s massive SOLIX Spring Sale lineup with up to 65% initial discounts, as well as an exclusive bonus savings code, free gifts on select models, and more, with prices starting from $120. One notable inclusion for folks looking for larger backup support for a variety of means is Anker’s 7,680Wh SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station with an expansion battery down at $3,608, among many others. We also spotted Segway having a flash sale on its 40-mile travelling MAX G30P Electric Scooter at a $550 yearly low, as well as several Greenworks, EGO, and Worx pole saw and pole hedge trimmer deals, and even more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Elite 300 power station launch with exclusive bonus savings, Velotric’s Spring e-bike Sale lineup, 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.
A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence
With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there.
Tesla, Google, Carrier launch coalition to save $100B+ by unlocking idle grid capacity
Tesla, Google, and Carrier are among the founding members of a new industry coalition called Utilize, which launched today with a bold claim: the US power grid is so underused that better utilization could save American consumers over $100 billion over the next decade.
The coalition, which also includes Renew Home, Sparkfund, SPAN, and Verrus, is targeting a problem hiding in plain sight — the US electric grid operates at just 53% of its total capacity on average, according to a Duke University analysis of 22 regional power systems.
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