Georgia is about to have the biggest solar cell factory in US history
Solar giant Qcells has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia, factory, and it’s on track to become the largest solar cell factory in US history by Q3 2026.
Solar giant Qcells has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia, factory, and it’s on track to become the largest solar cell factory in US history by Q3 2026.
The president finds the fight 'strange' and says the federal government is going to do something to help owners.
The chrome plating on some 2018–2024 Ford Expedition SUVs could chip away, leaving sharp edges behind that could cut drivers or passengers.
Cypress Creek Energy has reached a big milestone in Arkansas for one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the US.
BYD is about to go head-to-head with Europe’s top luxury brands. Ahead of its official launch next month, new details reveal that the Denza Z roadster will feature a tri-motor setup, delivering a ridiculous 1,528 hp combined.
See the interior of the 2026 Toyota C-HR from every angle.
See the exterior of the 2026 Toyota C-HR from every angle.
After a brief hiatus, the C-HR returns with sharper looks and a potent electric powertrain, but its claim of being Toyota's sportiest EV SUV is questionable.
At the front of our Thursday Green Deals is the Early Prime Day Sale from Bluetti that benefits from two exclusive bonus savings codes for our readers, with offers like the 2,074Wh Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station down at $759, among many others. We may not be seeing a simultaneous flash sale there like we have the last three days, but we do have Navee’s Father’s Day Sale EV lineup, like the 44-mile trekking G5 Max Electric Scooter at its $650 low for the second time ever. From there, we noticed the EGO Power+ Electric Mini Bike with 2x 7.5Ah batteries getting an extremely rare discount to $2,299, as well as a $130 discount hitting Jackery’s 512Wh Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station to $319, a returning low price on the Worx 20V 5-inch Pruning Saw with an extension pole bundle, and more down below. Don’t forget, we also have hangover deals collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s massive Anker SOLIX Early Prime Day power station sale lineup with exclusive bonus savings + a flash sale blitz 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.
Waymo is launching its first-ever membership program, “Waymo Premier,” offering its most frequent riders priority pickups, 10% cashback, and early access to new cities for $29.99 per month.
The invite-only program marks a significant step in Waymo’s effort to build rider loyalty as it scales toward 1 million weekly rides and expands into 20+ cities.
It appears the Lincoln Corsair's life will be spared, with 2027 models adopting a new hybrid powertrain and being imported from China.
Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits related to its “Full Self-Driving” and Autopilot systems — and the company’s own marketing department keeps making the problem worse. In two official promotional videos published in the last three weeks, Tesla showed a driver making espresso while FSD drives and shared footage where FSD committed multiple traffic violations in Denmark.
The problem is obvious: Tesla’s entire legal defense in crash lawsuits rests on the argument that drivers are responsible for supervising FSD at all times. But Tesla’s own promotional content actively encourages the opposite behavior.
The Dolphin G DM-i is BYD’s first car specifically designed for Europe. With up to 65 miles of pure electric range and 646 miles combined, BYD said the plug-in hatch will redefine the segment as an affordable, efficient alternative. It’s now available to order, starting at under $22,000.
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ArcBest (ARCB), the multibillion-dollar logistics company, is purchasing two Tesla Semi electric trucks for its ABF Freight fleet after a successful 2025 pilot program that averaged 1.55 kWh per mile over 4,494 miles.
The purchase marks a significant step beyond piloting and into actual fleet investment for the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, which is now expanding its electric Class 8 testing across a broader operating footprint.
Michael Leiters confirmed that, despite the rest of the lineup bowing to electrification, Porsche has no desire to make an electric 911.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the R3X is "a couple of years away" and will likely arrive once the company's new Georgia factory is up and running.
After deliveries began in April, the new BMW iX3 already looks like it could be the luxury brand’s next hit. BMW has now sold over 10,000 models, and the new iX3 has already become the best-selling EV in its class.
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You probably know it wasn't a real Ferrari, but there's more to the story. The legendary movie was released 40 years ago on June 11, 1986.