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Rivian (RIVN) hit its goal of achieving a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter. The EV maker released its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday. Here’s a full breakdown of Rivian’s Q4 2024 financials. more…

We have a well-balanced collection of Green Deals for you today, starting with Tenways’ flash sale offer on its new Shimano 8-speed CGO600 Pro e-bike using the ongoing Valentine’s sale pricing as a starting point to jump even further to a new $1,299 low.…

The race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries is heating up. Mercedes-Benz is now testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, which could unlock over 600 miles of driving range. more…

Volvo’s flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting it’s “one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today.” Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the…

Tesla announced that it would finally launch wait queues at Superchargers, a feature long requested by Tesla owners after a fight broke out at a station between owners arguing about who is next to charge. more…

Kia just pulled the covers off its new electric van, the PV5, giving us our first look at the futuristic model. The mid-size model is the first in Kia’s upcoming lineup of purpose-built electric vans that’s expected to shake up the growing market. From the…

Cowboy, the Brussels, Belgium-based electric bicycle maker famous for its modern take on classic European-cycling designs, is nearshoring its production to speed up delivery times. more…

A Tesla store in Oregon was attacked with arson and gunshots on two separate occasions. The FBI got involved, which is the second time federal law enforcement intervened in incidents at Tesla stores. more…

GAF Energy has launched an upgraded version of its Timberline Solar nailable shingle, the ES 2, which delivers 23% more power per shingle. more…

Rivian (RIVN) will report fourth-quarter earnings Thursday after the market closes. Although the EV maker aggressively cut costs last year, a supply shortage derailed some momentum. Rivian still stands by its goal of achieving its first positive gross profit…

Solar panel maker Heliene and steel solar panel frame maker Origami Solar have partnered to offer US-made, steel-framed solar panels in North America. more…

After scrapping plans to build a $2.6 billion battery energy storage system factory in Georgia, FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) has rebranded itself as T1 Energy (NYSE: TE). more…

Rivian has announced a new “California Dune Edition” version of its new Tri-Motor R1, in a special color and with an options package focused on off-road performance. more…

Who said electric flying cars are only for the movies? Alef Aeronautics made history after posting a video of its electric car driving and vertically taking off in public. The video shows the electric flying car jumping over another vehicle as it takes flight.…

We’ve got huge savings with plenty of new and returning low prices in today’s Green Deals, starting with the changeup pricing from Rad Power’s ongoing sale that is taking up to $500 off six e-bikes, as well as the continuing 50% discount on four…

After teasing the PV5 last week, Kia’s electric van was just spotted in the US for the first time. The PV5 is Kia’s first dedicated electric van, and it already looks ready to challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz. A new video and images of the PV5 give us a…

Toyota is already developing the next-gen RAV4, and rumors suggest an electric model is in the works. According to internal documents, significant changes are expected. Here’s what we know about the upcoming Toyota RAV4 and a possible EV variant. more…

NHTSA has independently tested Tesla Cybertruck, and it got a top 5-star rating despite some claiming that it would be a “death machine.” more…

Less than a year after its initial reveal, Hyundai officially launched its off-road-friendly IONIQ 5 XRT variant in the US and invited us to Palm Springs to test it out. This is a Hyundai IONIQ through and through, but it features some unique design upgrades,…

As we get ready to exit month two of 2025, the opportunities to test drive model-year BEVs are starting to arise. The most recent was a trip to Palm Springs, California, to test out the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This flagship BEV saw a mid- refresh for 2025, so I…

I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term…

Elon Musk’s visit to India may have been more about Tesla than any mission for the US government, if recent job listings at Tesla are to be believed. Plus, we’ve got news that construction on the first Tesla Semi truck stop is underway in California…

Tesla and Honda are set to purchase all the power from Delilah I, a new 300 MW solar farm in Texas. more…

Danish renewables developer European Energy (EE) has completed the sale of its largest solar farm in the US to date. more…

Rivian’s (RIVN) $6.6 billion federal loan to build its new EV manufacturing plant in Georgia faces uncertainty after President Trump froze federal loans. Georgia Gov Brian Kemp said he’s “not sure” about where the funds stand. more…

Today’s Green Deals are all about affordable EVs, led by the flash sale on Heybike’s Hauler Cargo e-bike that is dropping costs to a new $1,199 low until February 28 and also running parallel to the brand’s preorder discount on the new ALPHA Off-Road…

In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out. more…

Honda claimed a “surge is about to break out” after previewing its next-gen electric SUV, the S7. The S7 will kick off Honda’s new series of dedicated EVs aimed at top sellers like the Tesla Model Y. more…

Kia’s flagship electric SUV just got a high-performance upgrade. On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. That’s not too bad for a fully loaded three-row…

Tesla has started hiring staff in India, in another deja vu moment. After several false starts in the market, is it finally time for Tesla to launch in India? more…