Hyundai Recalls over 568,000 Palisade Family SUVs for the Second Time
These 2020 to 2025 Palisades have faulty side-curtain airbags, and last year the same models were recalled for defective seatbelts.
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CATL and BYD are betting on a new type of EV battery to overcome rising lithium prices
Ram Confirms a Small Work Van Like the ProMaster City Is Coming Back
It's not as exciting as the return of the TRX, but a new ProMaster City would be the lone entry in the compact-van arena.
Tesla announces launch in Morocco
Tesla is officially expanding into Morocco, marking another step in the automaker’s push into African markets. The company will host a launch event on February 6 in Casablanca, introducing the Model 3 and Model Y to the North African nation.
Tested: Best Windshield Wiper Blades
We simulated a cloudburst to test the top wiper blades on the market. Here's what we found—and which wipers surprised us.
Bridgestone Blizzak IcePeak Is a New General-Purpose Winter Tire
The latest Blizzak winter tire meets a new ice-grip standard and replaces the WS90 and DM-V2 lines.
Wheel-E Podcast: Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda’s new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more.
Elon Musk is rumored to be floating merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX
SpaceX is reportedly considering a merger with either Tesla or xAI, according to Bloomberg. If you’re a Tesla shareholder, you should be very concerned about what this means.
An astounding number of DC fast chargers came online in 2025
The US DC fast charging industry slowdown never showed up in 2025. In fact, according to Paren’s new “US EV Fast Charging” state of the industry report, fast charging networks set records last year, with infrastructure buildout and charging demand both jumping about 30% year-over-year.
At 5 GW per year, solar recycling goes industrial in Georgia
SOLARCYCLE has started recycling solar panels at a massive new facility in Cedartown, Georgia, signaling that solar recycling in the US is finally moving from pilot projects to industrial scale.
Tesla’s own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
Tesla’s nascent robotaxi program is off to a rough start. New NHTSA crash data, combined with Tesla’s new disclosure of robotaxi mileage, reveals Tesla’s autonomous vehicles are crashing at a rate much higher tha human drivers, and that’s with a safety monitor in every car.
2026 Bentley Continental GT S Aims for the Performance Middle Ground
The new trim level uses the powertrain from the standard GT and chassis upgrades from the more focused Speed models to create a mid-range option.
SolarEdge is now exporting US-made solar hardware to Europe
The Hyundai Kona is in for a big overhaul inspired by this cool EV concept [Video]
The Hyundai Kona is about to look a lot different. Hyundai is scrapping plans for a mid-cycle facelift and will instead introduce an entirely new Kona.
Toyota’s new C-HR EV isn’t as affordable as expected
Save the date: The 2026 Electrek FSGP and American Solar Challenge are heading north
With a new year comes a new season of solar car racing! The official dates for the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) have been released.
In addition, I’m excited to share that not only will this year’s FSGP track event be hosted at an entirely new racing complex, but event officials tell me a record 46 teams have registered to compete! This includes colleges from the US, Canada, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
BYD claims 70% of EV and PHEV sales in Mexico as Canada opens the floodgates
EcoFlow Monthly Madness power station sale with up to 68% savings + flash offers, Lectric Valentine’s Day e-bike sale, more
Today’s Green Deals are focusing on EcoFlow power stations and Lectric e-bikes, as both brands have just launched major sales events. First up is EcoFlow’s January Monthly Madness Sale with up to 68% discounts, bonus savings codes, 3x EcoCredit rewards, and more – not to mention the increased savings on units like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station at a new $1,879 low + a parallel flash sale. We also have Lectric’s Valentine’s Day e-bike sale with up to $753 savings across its lineup that starts from $999, as well as a parallel Valentine’s Day accessory sale, too. All these and more are waiting for you below, and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Villain Electric Dirt Bike launch deal, the Anker eufy security + SOLIX F3000 bundle lows, 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.
Slate Auto shares progress update on truck manufacturing plant set to open this year [Video]
EV newcomer Slate Auto may not have launched its flagship truck to market yet, but it has done an excellent job of keeping the public up to date on the progress of reconfiguring a manufacturing plant in Indiana, as detailed in its latest video, seen below.