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150+ EV Events This Month: Your Shortcut to Ditching Gas
Drive Electric Month returns for its 16th year with over 150 online and in-person events across most US states and one in Canada. With global oil prices spiking, organizers say it's the perfect time to learn how EV owners actually live with electric cars.
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Hyundai's 9-Seat Electric Van Just Landed in Europe at $66,500
Hyundai opened European orders for the Staria Electric, a nine-passenger EV van starting at €57,450 (about $66,500) in Germany. It packs an 84 kWh battery, 430 km WLTP range, and 800V charging — but Hyundai says don't expect it in the US.
Tenways E-Bikes Slashed to $1,599 as Season-End Deals Hit
Tenways' End of Season Sale trims up to $500 off three e-bikes, with the CGO600 Pro chain-drive commuter at $1,599 including free gear. Mammotion's 2026 LUBA Mini 2 AWD robot mower also drops to $1,699 with a free wash stand.
Tesla Parks Cybercab in China Malls — But You Can't Buy or Ride It
Tesla is displaying its steering-wheel-less Cybercab in Beijing and Shanghai this month, but Tesla China says the tour involves no sales and no driverless ride-hailing plans, even as local robotaxi operators already run paid, driverless services at scale.
NHTSA to Tesla: Prove the Cybercab Is Legal, Under Oath
NHTSA issued a Special Order demanding Tesla show under oath how the steering-wheel-free Cybercab meets federal safety rules written for human drivers. Tesla has until September 30 to respond, with penalties up to $139 million.
Oil Shock, Power Bills Rising: Why EVs and Solar Are Your Hedge
A drone strike knocked out Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, spiking oil prices while US electricity rates climb. EVs, home solar, and vehicle-to-home charging offer a way to lock in your own energy costs.
ECOROAD ES6 Dual: 2,000W Off-Road Scooter Hits 34 MPH With Switchable Drive
ECOROAD's ES6 Dual packs 2,000W of motor power, a 34 mph top speed, and switchable single/dual-motor drive. A 748.8Wh battery claims up to 50 miles in ECO mode, and Electrek readers get 5% off with code ELECTREK5.
Tesla Roadster: October 1 Reveal Teased, But Will It Hover?
Tesla is teasing an October 1 reveal for the new Roadster, nine years after the prototype debuted. The 'Go for launch' image hints at a hovering demo using SpaceX cold gas thrusters, but production keeps slipping.
Texas Plant Wants to Recycle One Solar Panel Per Minute
We Recycle Solar plans a 10-acre Dallas-area plant to recover up to 96% of retired solar panel materials — silver, copper, silicon, aluminum, and glass — without overseas smelting. It's set to open in Q3 2027.
Do Wind and Solar Farms Lower Home Values? 20-Year Study Says No
A new Indiana study analyzing 20 years of home sales found no widespread negative effect on property values near wind turbines or solar farms. The findings challenge a common argument against renewable projects.
$45M Program Electrifies NY-NJ Port Truck Fleets
The Port Authority of NY & NJ and CALSTART launch a $45M incentive program to electrify drayage trucks and charging hubs, aiming to cut emissions and modernize East Coast supply chains.
Glencore's All-Electric Mine Reaches New Depths in Canada
Glencore Canada hits a key milestone at its Craig Mine's Onaping Depth project, using a fleet of 23 battery-electric machines from Epiroc. This all-electric approach cuts diesel emissions, reduces ventilation needs, and supports Canada's net-zero goals, extending nickel production beyond 2040.