Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a new statewide framework for micromobility that could finally bring clearer rules to everything from e-bikes and e-scooters to higher-speed electric motorbikes capable of reaching 30 mph, 40 mph, and beyond.
Elon Musk says Tesla plans to “open source” the Model S and Model X, and he’s pointing to the original Roadster as the template.
The problem is Tesla’s Roadster release amounted to eight files on GitHub plus five document packages behind a login, with no open-source license attached to any of it.
One of North America’s biggest coal-site solar projects is now under construction in Texas – but the coal plant next door isn’t going anywhere. Here’s why.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s earnings debacle, FSD getting me a speeding ticket, Toyota potentially waking up to the future being electric, and more.
We’ve got some major sales closing out this week’s Green Deals, starting with the freshly launched Christmas in July Sale from Lectric with up to $733 bundle savings and select $100 price cuts on e-bikes starting from $799. There’s also the Best Buy Black Friday in July appliance sale that will last through the weekend, with options like LG’s 5.0 cubic-foot WashCombo All-in-One Electric Ventless Washer/Dryer getting a FREE $100 e-gift card down at $2,200, among many others. We also have Jackery’s latest Member Sale with some select member-exclusive power station deals from $79, an off-season $144 discount on EGO’s 56V 12-inch Cordless Electric Snow Shovel with a 2.5Ah battery for a $265 2026 low, and much more. As always, you can find all the hangover deals from this week down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low prices on three Heybike e-bikes, the full Segway Back to School EV Sale lineup with 46% savings, 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.
On Thursday, the conclusion of the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix came in a high-energy awards ceremony. However just days prior, 39 teams from around the world descended upon Brainerd, Minnesota for the event, which for many was a high-stakes do-or-die moment for the opportunity to qualify and compete in the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge cross-country event.
Here are the results from the final day Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and which teams will be moving on to the American Solar Challenge (ASC).
Is the EX50 the name of Volvo’s next electric vehicle? A new trademark was filed, and all signs point to it becoming a production model soon.
Specialized is pushing the lightweight e-MTB segment even further today with the launch of the new S-Works Turbo Levo R Ultralight LTD, a premium electric mountain bike that tips the scales at just 18.8 kg (41.4 lb) while still packing the company’s latest full-power drive system.
BYD confirmed its new flagship electric sedan will offer a range of 1,008 km on a single charge. Ahead of its official debut next month, the new EV was spotted in public for the first time.
Honda recently canceled the only EV it sells in the US, and this month started telling Prologue owners to “consider a hybrid.” But here’s the hitch: virtually zero EV owners are interested in switching back to gas after experiencing how much better EVs are.