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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “production” electric vehicles. A Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package equipped with the new Manthey Kit lapped the 12.94-mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes.
The time, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern, is 12 seconds faster than his own previous record in the standard Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package set in October 2023 — and more than nine seconds faster than the previous record in the “Electric Executive Cars” category.
New Manthey-Spec Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Torches the Nürburgring
Porsche's electric supersedan lapped the 'Green Hell' 12 seconds faster with the newly available performance package.
Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles and it might actually make sense
One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the old-school riding experience, especially for off-road riders.
A newly revealed Honda patent shows the company developing a simulated electronic clutch system for electric motorcycles, complete with torque-boost launches and even haptic feedback designed to mimic the feel of a combustion engine.
And surprisingly, it might not be as gimmicky as it first sounds.
Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking
The startup that dares to ask, “Why does the Macbook driving my freight around need a whole cab?” just showed off a fully driverless, cab-less, and truck-less battery-electric freight platform designed to handle containerized cargo more efficiently than ever.
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REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, Slate Auto’s Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Snyder believes his new truck is the right size and price to drive fleet adoption AND fandom. We only had a few minutes with Jeremy, and Slate is nearly ready for prime time!
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Tesla files new Roadster trademarks with unique badge ahead of launch
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, revealing a stylized wordmark and a distinctive triangular badge that departs from the automaker’s standard branding approach.
The filings are the clearest signal yet that Tesla is preparing to bring the long-delayed electric supercar to market — nearly nine years after the prototype was first unveiled.
Chinese automakers race to enter Canada, here are the EVs likely coming
Three major Chinese automakers — BYD, Chery, and Geely — are actively hiring staff, scouting dealership locations, and registering trademarks in Canada following the country’s landmark decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1%. But none of them have actually started selling cars yet.
The biggest beneficiaries of the new quota system so far are Tesla and, to a lesser extent, Polestar — companies that already have established brands and existing sales infrastructure in Canada.
A Rivian R2 Truck and an R2X Performance Model Could Be Coming
CEO RJ Scaringe says Rivian's production line in Georgia will allow for additional variants of the R2, which could include a compact pickup truck.
2027 BMW iX3 Costs Less and Goes Farther Than the Porsche Macan EV
Along with up to 434 miles of EPA-estimated range, BMW's new electric compact luxury SUV starts at $62,850.
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 checks all the boxes at an affordable price
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most affordable EVs on the market, starting at $35,000. With long-range, fast charging, and modern tech, is the IONIQ 5 the best EV for your buck?
Kempower unveils its dual CCS and megawatt truck charger
Kempower just unveiled its Mega Satellite Flex, a high-power EV charger that supports both CCS (up to 560 kW) and megawatt charging (up to 1.2 MW) for heavy-duty trucks.
EcoFlow Mother’s Day power station sale with up to 64% savings + 24-hour flash sale lows from $829, Segway EV sale, more
Our mid-week Green Deals are seeing two EcoFlow sales, starting with the brand’s overall Mother’s Day Sale with up to 64% discounts on power stations and accessories (which gets a buy 2 get 10% off promotion), as well as two tiers of FREE gifts on orders over $600 and $3,000. Part of that sale is the 24-hour flash sale window on four units, like EcoFlow’s 2,048Wh DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station at a new $829 low. We also spotted Segway offering hundreds in savings on e-scooters and e-bikes starting from $296, as well as some lows on Greenworks equipment – a deluxe 24V string trimmer/edger package alongside 24V, 40V, and 82V battery deals. That’s not all, as we have plenty more waiting for you below, and don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s new low prices on the Ride1Up Portola Compact Folding e-bikes starting from $795, the rare discount hitting EGO’s Nexus power station with 4x batteries, 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.
Mercedes reveals C-Class EV prices start at $80,000 with leases from $550 a month
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV is now available to order in Europe with prices starting at €67,711 ($80,000).
Musk’s AI empire is unraveling — the trial is just the beginning
On March 4, 2026, Elon Musk posted on X that “Tesla will be one of the companies to make AGI and probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form.” Less than eight weeks later, under oath in an Oakland federal courtroom, he was asked whether Tesla has any concrete plans to pursue AGI. His answer: “No.”
That single contradiction — between what Musk tells his millions of followers and what he admits when he’s facing perjury charges — captures the story of his decade-long obsession with artificial intelligence better than any timeline ever could. But here’s a timeline anyway, because the trial of Musk v. Altman is now exposing, under oath, what many of us have long suspected: Musk’s AI ambitions were never about safety, open access, or benefiting humanity. They were about control.
Ford is in ‘very advanced’ talks to sell part of EU plant to China’s Geely, but there’s more
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A Porsche 911 may be out of reach, but you may be able to swing a pre-owned Boxster, Cayman, or Macan.