While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China!
Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you.
But if it is for you, I have fantastic news: this electric roadster is being sold in Europe (and it won’t stop there).
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning its battery technology into a standalone business, supplying other manufacturers with dependable, US-made energy storage at tariff-free prices – and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer.
Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque!
ChargePoint is adding public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin, a small but notable expansion of charging access at airports and neighborhood branches in Appleton and Madison – and not just for people renting EVs.
Just in time for this weekend’s wicked weather, Duke Energy has powered up a 50 MW grid battery at the former Allen coal plant — a major infrastructure upgrade that could help stabilize the grid and drive down energy costs across the Carolinas.
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We have a jam-packed Green Deals to close out this week for you, starting with the extremely rare Lectric weekend price cut flash sale that is dropping all its e-bikes by $100 – plus offering up to $220 bundles on select models – all starting with the XP Lite2 JW e-bike from a $799 low. From there, Anker SOLIX has launched a 72-hour flash sale that is not only retaining the previous flash sale’s low prices, but also adding new ones, like the C1000 Gen 1 Portable Power Station with an expansion battery and water-resistant bag for a new $729 low, and many others. You can also find Autel’s AC Pro 80A Level 2 EV Charger back at $909, as well as a bunch of BougeRV camping equipment at some of their best prices, a handy pair of Worx sawhorse steals, some smart ambient lighting for outdoors and indoors, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s three exclusive deals on VMAX VX2 EXTREME and VX4 e-scooters, 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.
