Batch eCB.3 launches as a comfy commuter e-bike with 28 mph top speed

There’s a new step-through commuter in town, and it’s packing more punch than you might expect. The just-launched Batch eCB.3 is built for everyday comfort but has the power to take your commute up a notch – literally, with pedal assist all the way up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

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New Florida bill to require license for e-bikes, updates driver’s licensing test

A newly filed bill in Florida is aiming to change the way the Sunshine State regulates high-speed electric bicycles. If it passes, it could have significant implications for riders and retailers alike.

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IONNA and Casey’s to bring more fast charging to the US Midwest

Charging network IONNA is partnering with Casey’s, one of the US’s largest convenience store and pizza chains, to bring DC fast charging to EV drivers across the Midwest.

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Elon Musk spent $288M to cost Tesla $1.4B in lost revenue – and more to come

Tesla CEO Elon Musk managed to find a way to turn lobbying, which is typically one of the most efficient ways to spend money as a company, into a net revenue loser for his company – flipping the script again from a true “innovator” in the field of corporate destruction.

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Clearer skies ahead: Shire gets into the electric ground equipment game

Belgian aviation support brand Shire is hoping to change the airport ground support equipment (GSE) game with a line of purpose-built baggage and cargo tractors engineered from the ground up as electric vehicles.

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Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus station deals start from $2,599 low, EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max + FREE Solar Hat at exclusive new $799 low, more

We’ve got a fully-loaded Green Deals for you today, with the majority being power station offers alongside e-bikes and tools. Headlining from Anker’s SOLIX Halloween Sale, you can find the newer F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles back at Prime Day lows starting from $2,599. From there, we have EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station with a FREE Solar Hat at an exclusive new $799 low, as well as Aventon’s Early Black Friday Access Sale offering new and first-time lows on the latest smart e-bikes alongside legacy models starting from $1,399. There’s also EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour Halloween flash sale, the Autel AI-powered Home 3000 power station low, and some one-day-only deals on Worx and Greenworks tools. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Halloween Sale deals, Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 solar security camera low, 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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As $11 billion cash shortfall looms, we ask: is Volkswagen cooked?

According to reports from Europe, internal reviews suggest the Volkswagen Group could be more than $11 billion short of the free cash flow it needs to continue operating past 2026. If confirmed, the automaker might be forced to take drastic measures to stay afloat.

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Jeep recalls nearly 25,000 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs after vehicles bricked by OTA update

Stellantis issued a recall for nearly 25,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids after a software update left drivers stranded with bricked vehicles.

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BYD previews its first ‘light EV’ with its big reveal just days away

BYD will unveil the light EV at the Japan Mobility Show in less than a week. With its big debut just days away, China’s EV giant offered a sneak peek at its first electric kei car.

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72% of IKEA Canada deliveries made by EVs, with ZERO extra cost to consumers

Swedish flat-pack furniture giant IKEA is proving the doubters wrong in the world’s second largest nation, delivering nearly three-fourths of its home deliveries by EV!

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