Middle Eastern petrostates aren’t known for betting against an ever-increasing demand for oil – but the UAE does have a reputation for being able to read the room. So, when a massive and highly visible DC fast-charging hub opens on a key UAE highway, it looks less like a pilot project and more like a clear signal that EVs are here to stay.
The Geely-owned ZEEKR brand is earning a reputation for building fast, stylish, and tech-forward EVs – and its latest 007 model is no exception. The ZEEKR 007 is getting even better in 2026, however, with 900V system architecture and improved ADAS equipment.
Discounts on a brand-new Mercedes G-Wagen are hard to come by, but if your in the market for an electric G-Wagen you’ll want to pay attention: Mercedes is offering a hidden rebate deal on 2026 Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology SUV that’s worth thousands.
Elon Musk took to X today to announce that the design for Tesla’s next-generation self-driving computer, the AI5 chip, is “almost done” – 6 months after he announced that it was “finished.”
The CEO also made a wild claim about accelerating Tesla’s chip development to a 9-month cycle for future generations, starting with AI6.
Ford will bring its Super Mustang Mach-E – an EV racecar that bears little resemblance to its namesake road car – back to Pike’s Peak after having its race win thwarted by inclement weather last year.
Solar didn’t just show up in 2025 – it carried the grid. A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember shows that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand last year, highlighting how central solar has become as power demand accelerates.
Stellantis has pulled another vehicle from its US lineup due to the recent policy changes. After the Jeep Wagoneer 4xe and Grand Cherokee PHEVs were axed, this Dodge model is now on its way out.
The Chevy Equinox EV was America’s third-most-popular electric vehicle last year, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. GM is offering $5,000 off its best-selling EV to kick off the new year, but it’s still not as cheap as you might think.
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals headlined by EcoFlow’s newly launched Disaster Winter Storm Sale, which is seeing some continued discounts of up to 65% off, alongside bonus 5% savings, a free gift, another shot at spinning the reward wheel, and even a prize quiz game. Not only that, but discounts on a bunch of units have increased, like EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station at a new $1,899 low. Following behind it is Buzz Bicycles’ Cerana 2 Commuter e-bike at a new $800 low, as well as a group of Mammotion robotic lawn mowers starting from a $649 low, EcoFlow’s current 48-hour flash sale offers, Aventon’s Pace 500.3 e-bike, a roundup of Greenworks electric tools, and more waiting below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,810 exclusive savings on the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus station and a bundle option – both at new 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.
Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics has hired Milan Kovac, Tesla’s former senior vice president and head of the Optimus humanoid robot program, as a group adviser and outside director.
The move is a major blow to Tesla’s humanoid robot ambitions and a significant coup for Hyundai, which is clearly serious about dominating the nascent humanoid robot market.