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Inside EVs
- 2025 Honda Prologue Discounts Can Total $16,500. If You’re Luckyon May 29, 2025
If you live in certain states and find a dealership willing to participate, you may save thousands of dollars on the electric Honda.
- The Cheapest Chevy Silverado EV Is The One To Geton May 29, 2025
It's pretty easy to find Work Trucks with over 400 miles of range for under $60,000.
- General Motors Is Now Canada’s Best-Selling EV Maker As Tesla Sales Crateron May 29, 2025
Tesla sold just 524 cars in Quebec in the first three months of the year.
- Tesla's Robotaxis Are Finally Testing Without A Safety Driver: Muskon May 29, 2025
Musk says that Tesla's actually self-driving (for real this time) Model Ys are testing in Texas "a month ahead of schedule."
- Toyota Plots Massive EV Push With 7 New Models For The U.S.: ‘Won’t Give Up’on May 29, 2025
At least two of these Toyota EVs will be American-made and use locally sourced batteries.
Automotive Addicts
- Senate Moves to Block California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban, Sparking Nationwide Debateon May 22, 2025
In a high-stakes move that could ripple across the auto industry and environmental policy for years to come, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to block California’s landmark plan to ban Full Article »
- Slate’s $20K Electric Pickup Hits 100,000 Reservations in Just Two Weekson May 20, 2025
There’s a new player in the EV game, and it’s coming in hot — or more accurately, cheap. Just two weeks after unveiling its ultra-affordable electric pickup, a little-known company Full Article »
- BMW Begins Real-World Testing of Solid-State Batteries in the i7 Sedanon May 20, 2025
BMW is taking a major step toward the future of electric vehicle technology by beginning real-world testing of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cells in a BMW i7 test vehicle. Developed in Full Article »
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus 4MOTION Review & Test Driveon May 8, 2025
The time has finally come, the Volkswagen Microbus is essentially back, only this time it’s the coolest minivan you can buy that turns heads everywhere you go – and it’s Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus ES Gets A Full Redesign Offering Hybrid and Electric Powertrainson April 23, 2025
Lexus has pulled the wraps off a completely redesigned ES sedan at Auto Shanghai, signaling a bold new direction for one of its most popular luxury nameplates. After years of Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Subaru Solterra EVon April 16, 2025
Subaru’s first electric vehicle didn’t exactly land with a bang, but that’s changing fast. With a major overhaul for the 2026 model year, the Subaru Solterra has transformed from a Full Article »
Electrek
- Genesis GV90 spotted in the US, offering a sneak peek at its ultra-luxe interioron May 29, 2025
The GV90 is set to raise the bar as the most luxurious Genesis SUV. If you thought the GV80 was impressive, wait until you see this larger, three-row electric flagship. After it was recently spotted in the US, we are getting our first glimpse of the ultra-luxe Genesis GV90’s interior. more…
- GM takes over as the ‘#1 EV seller’ in Canadaon May 29, 2025
After its electric vehicle sales more than doubled in the first quarter, GM claims it’s now the “#1 EV seller” in Canada. With a full lineup of 13 all-electric vehicles, GM sold more EVs than Tesla in Canada. more…
- ComEd extends electrification plan in Illinois, committing a fresh $168M toward EV charger and purchase incentiveson May 29, 2025
ComEd confirmed that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification Plan. This plan builds upon an existing investment and will commit an additional $168 million over three years to support its Illinois ComEd customers who purchase or lease an EV or install a charger. more…
- This new Vermont plant turns Ben & Jerry’s waste into clean energyon May 29, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s organic waste is now creating clean energy for the Vermont grid, thanks to a new PurposeEnergy plant in St. Albans. more…
- EcoFlow EcoCredits May Madness takes up to 57% off units + extra savings & rewards, Hiboy Father’s Day EV sale, Greenworks, moreon May 29, 2025
Leading today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s two-day-only EcoCredits May Madness Sale, offering up to 57% off power stations and accessories in initial discounts alongside extra savings, and plenty of EcoCredit rewards to take advantage of. Beating out the brand’s 2025 sales so far is the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Solar Generator bundle with a 220W panel down at a $699 low, among several other offers. There’s also Hiboy’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to 55% savings on EVs, like the 2024 P7 Commuter e-bike down at $900. We have two Greenworks sales for your outdoor cleaning and lawn care needs, with up to 29% being taken off new and legacy electric pressure washers starting from $82, while the 40V 21-inch Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Lawn Mower comes with a 5.0Ah battery for a $360 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $300 off deal on Anker’s eufy E15 and E18 robot mowers, extended SOLIX and Aventon savings from Monday’s holiday, and more – and don’t forget to browse our Memorial Day EV hub for the hangover savings while they last. 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. more…
Motor1
- 2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts With Hybrid-Only Power and a New Sporty Trimon May 21, 2025
The 2026 RAV4 is here with a standard hybrid powertrain, more technology, and a dynamic new GR-Sport trim.
- Honda Is Developing a Powerful Hybrid For Americaon May 20, 2025
It's coming to large vehicles later this decade.
- The Toyota bZ Woodland Is Bigger, Tougher, And More Powerfulon May 15, 2025
The rugged version gets standard all-wheel drive and optional all-terrain tires.
Clean Technica
- EV Batteries Are Outlasting the Caron May 30, 2025
“Saying that EV batteries will end up in landfill is a lie. Even if someone took an electric vehicle battery to the tip, someone else would grab it and sell it. They are too valuable and useful to go into landfill.” So says engineer Francisco Shi. You might remember him ... [continued] The post EV Batteries Are Outlasting the Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Toyota Plans To Get Out Of The EV & PHEV Slow Lane In The USon May 30, 2025
More battery electric and plug-in hybrid models are planned for the US by Toyota and some of them will be made in America. The post Toyota Plans To Get Out Of The EV & PHEV Slow Lane In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buseson May 30, 2025
Saskatoon recently faced a critical decision regarding its transit strategy, specifically around the adoption of zero-emission buses (ZEBs). This decision arose from an evaluation conducted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), aimed at guiding Saskatoon Transit’s 10-year fleet renewal strategy. The evaluation highlighted a challenging dilemma: ... [continued] The post Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buses appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- Tesla races strange, compact Model Y on Fremont Test Track: affordable model?on May 29, 2025
Tesla was zipping around a strange, covered, compact Model Y at Fremont this week. The post Tesla races strange, compact Model Y on Fremont Test Track: affordable model? appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Teslas will self-deliver to customers, Elon Musk says: here’s whenon May 29, 2025
Teslas will soon drive themselves to customers, Elon Musk says The post Teslas will self-deliver to customers, Elon Musk says: here’s when appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla lands on date for Robotaxi launch in Austin: reporton May 29, 2025
Tesla has reportedly landed on a tentative date to launch the Robotaxi platform in Austin. The post Tesla lands on date for Robotaxi launch in Austin: report appeared first on TESLARATI.