Jackery unveils rugged portable power station, solar gazebo, autonomous solar robot

Jackery has just pulled the wraps off its newest portable power station, the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and it’s aiming squarely at people who actually use these things outside – not just those who keep them pristine in a garage for the occasional blackout. Unveiled this week at CES 2026, the new unit is designed to be tougher, lighter, and more weather-resistant than most power stations in its class, with specs showing how Jackery is leaning hard into real-world use cases. 

Beyond just portable power, the company is also showcasing innovative new products that target much bigger ambitions – literally. With a new solar gazebo and a self-following robot, the Jackery is dramatically expanding the scope of its solar and portable power initiatives.

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The electric minivan Dodge dealers need already exists – just not here

Last week, I argued that Dodge was wasting its time building muscle cars and hiring “badassadors,” and that what the brand needed to change its fortunes was a new electric minivan. That van already exists. Meet the Leapmotor D99.

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Convoy – electric semi brand SANY pairs autonomy with human experience

Instead of betting the farm on fully self-driving trucks from the jump, Chinese equipment and heavy truck brand SANY is putting a seasoned driver in a lead vehicle with as many as four autonomous heavy trucks programmed to follow his lead.

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Volkswagen is shaking things up with a new EV interior [Images]

Volkswagen has revamped the interior design for its upcoming affordable EV lineup, adding more physical buttons, an updated infotainment system, and a few extras.

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Vermeer soft-launches new line of electric tree care equipment

The equipment experts at Vermeer are jumping into the electric landscaping and forestry markets with both feet following the limited launch of three all-new, all-electric equipment options for the US and European markets.

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Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them

With the news of the US’ actions in Venezuela this morning, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict – and electric vehicles are our best bet for doing so.

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Success! High-speed wireless charging gets real at Purdue University

For the first time in the US, a battery-electric semi truck has successfully been charged at highway speeds, and without wires thanks to a new, patent-pending system designed by a team of Purdue University engineers with support from Cummins.

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Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mine

Canadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year.

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Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999, Autel 50A smart EV chargers, Heybike sale, more

We’re kicking off 2026’s Green Deals led by the Aventon New Year Sale with up to $500 off e-bikes – many of which are continuing their previous 2025 holiday lows, like the Aventure 3 All-Terrain Smart e-bike at $1,799. Right behind it we have Heybike’s New Year e-bike sale with up to $800 savings starting from $999, as well as Autel’s Sierra Blue and Snow White MaxiCharger Home 50A Smart Level 2 EV Chargers at their $398 low, Jackery’s Explorer 600 v2 deals, Greenworks’ zero-turn riding mower, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like the Anker SOLIX New Year power station sale that ends this weekend, the new low price on Navee’s latest XT5 Pro e-scooter, 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.

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BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown

After years of trading quarterly blows, BYD has officially overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest manufacturer of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) for the full year of 2025.

And it wasn’t even close.

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