An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees.

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Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning

Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive.

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Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning

Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive.

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Volvo doubles down on data with telematics and carbon footprint reporting

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) is putting data at the heart of its decarbonization efforts as it invests in advanced telematics and beefs up its carbon footprint reporting.

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Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback

Honda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. To stay competitive, Honda is doubling its investment in EVs to $65 billion (10 trillion yen) through 2030. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models.

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Save $600 on Rad Power e-bikes and bundles from $999, Hover-1 Instinct e-bike, Greenworks combo, and more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is a two-week Rad Power Memorial Day sale that is taking up to $600 off three e-bikes, while also offering free extra battery promos as well – starting with the RadRover 6 Plus High-Step Fat-Tire e-bike at $999. It is joined by a rare discount on the all-black Hover-1 Instinct Electric Bike, as well as the multi-color model, all starting from $715. And to round out the main deals, the Greenworks 48V 21-inch Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, 24V 320 CFM Leaf Blower, and a 24V 12-inch String Trimmer with two 5.0Ah batteries has fallen to $488. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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.

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ChargePoint debuts the fiercely powerful Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks

ChargePoint’s (NYSE: CHPT) new Megawatt Charging System for commercial electric trucks is capable of dispensing enough energy to power around 1,000 homes.

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Ford asks suppliers to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability

Ford is putting “everything on the table” to keep up with Tesla and fast-rising Chinese EV makers like BYD. In a new memo, Ford asked suppliers to cut EV costs after its Model e unit continued to bleed billions in Q1.

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VinFast (VFS) secures nearly 30K pre-orders for new $10,000 VF 3 in under three days

In under 66 hours after launching its new low-cost electric SUV, VinFast’s VF 3 racked up nearly 30,000 pre-orders. Starting under $10,000 (235 million VND), the VinFast VF 3 is already creating a buzz. Following the special price promo, the VF 3 will cost around $20,000.

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VinFast (VFS) secures nearly 30K pre-orders for new $10,000 VF 3 in under three days

In under 66 hours after launching its new low-cost electric SUV, VinFast’s VF 3 racked up nearly 30,000 pre-orders. Starting under $10,000 (235 million VND), the VinFast VF 3 is already creating a buzz. Following the special price promo, the VF 3 will cost around $20,000.

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