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Chinese equipment brand Boonray has developed an autonomous, battery-swapping electric mining truck that it hopes will revolutionize the global mining industry – and global EV leader BYD just gave it a multimillion dollar vote of confidence.

Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge is ramping up its marketing efforts for the new Land Aircraft Carrier designed carry its AeroHT eVTOL “flying car” as it inches closer to production reality.

Nebula Next made its CES debut on January 6, pulling the wraps off the Nebula Next 01 Concept, the company’s first public look at where it wants to take high-performance electric vehicles.

Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind.

Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy told a Senate committee this week that no one has ever remotely taken control of Tesla vehicles. That claim doesn’t hold up to the facts of history.

In fact, a single hacker once gained control of Tesla’s entire fleet.

January was a hell of a year — but we’ve put it behind us, which means it’s time for 2026 Chicago Auto Show! Here’s what you’ll want to see, what you’ll want to skip, and why I genuinely think EVs are the only thing holding this show together.

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of the most affordable EVs on the market, starting at $35,000. It’s even more attractive with a $10,000 discount.

After reports claimed the Genesis GV90 may launch without its most hyped feature, the coach doors, a new sighting suggests it’s still on track.

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 getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese EVs, and more.

Tesla has ranked last place in a survey of brand reputation in Europe’s largest car market Germany, with a massive year-over-year collapse leaving it behind several other companies with already-poor reputations. It ranked poorly in Nordic countries as well.

We’re ending February’s first week of Green Deals with plenty to love, starting with Heybike’s Valentine’s Day e-bike bundle offers, which is giving folks the chance at two ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bikes for $999 each, among others. We also have a few of our top Bluetti power station picks from its current sale, like the Elite 400 Portable Power Station back at an exclusive $1,221 low for the second time. You can also find Segway’s Max G2 Electric Scooter down at $700 (alongside a cheaper alternative), as well as Anker’s Super Bowl weekend flash sale with up to $3,300 savings, A Greenworks cordless electric string trimmer roundup alongside a new low on the brand’s 40V 5.0Ah high-power battery, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway GT3 SuperScooter low price, the increased exclusive savings to new low prices on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra home integration bundle, the newer DELTA Pro Ultra X station, 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.

Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3 in just a few weeks, the first of a family of smaller, more affordable electric vehicles.

Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car.

The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the vehicle that has been “coming next year” for nearly a decade.

A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash.

It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but a recent change in Chinese regulations should soon end this problem once and for all.

Ford is promising to introduce more affordable vehicles over the next few years, including five priced under $40,000.

Tesla has launched an artificial intelligence training center in China, a critical development for the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) ambitions in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.

Genesis is growing faster than practically any luxury marque in history. With plans to introduce a unique new EV platform next year, Genesis aims to solidify its status in the premium segment.

Xiaomi has officially filed for the YU7 GT, a nearly 1,000-horsepower performance version of its popular YU7 electric SUV that will hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), making it one of the fastest electric SUVs ever built.

From a fitness perspective, electric bikes are often framed as a way to make cycling easier on the legs or more accessible for people who might otherwise avoid riding. But new research suggests the biggest benefits of e-bikes for older riders may be happening somewhere else entirely: the brain.

After failing to deliver its long-promised “Tesla killer” EV and missing the Bitcoin- and Doge-fueled profit wave that helped propel $TSLA, Faraday Future ($FFIE) is hoping it’s got what it takes to finally pull ahead of Elon Musk: a full line of consumer robots.

Global electricity demand is surging, and the grid is struggling to keep up, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

VW have finally built the van enthusiasts have been asking — and it’s not the ID.Buzz. Meet the new e-Transporter Sportline, the retro-tastic people-mover with GTI-inspired styling, a proper performance attitude, and room for seven that VW should have been building all along.

Leading global battery maker CATL and Changan Automobile unveiled the world’s first passenger EV powered by a sodium-ion battery on Thursday.

Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of the GX, its new flagship six-seat SUV that takes clear design inspiration from the Range Rover while packing the company’s most advanced technology yet.

The Chinese EV maker shared three images of the GX on Weibo today, revealing a sleek full-size SUV that will compete directly with premium rivals like the Li Auto L9, Huawei’s Aito M9, Zeekr 9X, and the upcoming Nio ES9.