General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces to take EV battery tech beyond the road and onto the grid. The two companies just signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for turning both new and second-life GM batteries into energy storage systems to support the US’s rising electricity demand.
The California Senate dropped a controversial provision of an upcoming solar law which would have broken long-standing solar contracts with California homeowners after significant public backlash over the state’s plans to do so.
Lucid Motors (LCID) vehicles continue to get smarter and more advanced. After introducing hands-free driving in a major software update on Tuesday, Lucid said the new capabilities offer a glimpse into what’s to come.
Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America, Troy Jones, has reportedly left the automaker amid demand problems.
The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s cheapest electric SUV, sold overseas under the name Inster EV. Hyundai launched the 2026 Casper EV in Korea on Tuesday, introducing a few new features and more. Prices start at about $20,000, but with government subsidies, the actual purchase price could be closer to $15,000.
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the low price on Tenways’ AGO T Premium Mid-Drive Urban e-bike that comes with a free front carrier ($50 value) for $2,399, among other models seeing discounts during this sale. We also spotted DJI’s recently released Power 2000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $999 low, as well as EcoFlow’s latest four 48-hour flash sale offers that include two power stations, a WAVE 3 bundle, and a DELTA Pro 3 expansion battery at up to 53% off starting from $1,199. From there, we have Greenworks’ 40V 20-inch Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer kit at its $114 low alongside the Worx Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart down at $169.50. Plus, there’s all the hangover Prime Day savings in our Prime Day Green Deals hub at the bottom of the page, as well as yesterday’s EcoFlow phase 3 Prime Day Sale, 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.
US EV prices dropped again in June as automakers leaned harder on incentives, and Tesla’s sales slump played a big part, according to Kelley Blue Book’s latest numbers.
Heads up, EV shoppers: A 25% tariff on imported cars is already in place, and the Republicans killed the $7,500 EV tax credit after September 30. That means time is running out to score a lease while there’s still tariff-free inventory on dealer lots – and before that federal incentive vanishes. If you’ve been thinking about leasing a new EV, now’s the time to take a serious look. Here are 5 of the best EV lease deals that CarsDirect found for July.
