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Interior Dept. decided on its $1B oil bribe to stop wind power before it had a reason

Published: May 21nd 2026 2:00am on Electrek

The Interior Department, which recently used $1 billion in taxpayer funds to bribe a foreign oil company into stopping development of cheap offshore wind in the US, had already decided on the deal before it had fabricated a legal justification for it, according to emails obtained by Congress.

Heybike launches 40 MPH electric moped for an insanely low $999, but at what cost?

Published: May 21nd 2026 5:55am on Electrek

The moped-style electric bike market continues to grow, and now Heybike is throwing its hat further into the ring with the launch of its new Saturn e-bike. And the company is coming out swinging with specs that jump right off the page and a price tag that will make you say, “wait, whaaat?”

SEIA: AI is fueling a massive US energy storage boom

Published: May 21nd 2026 4:01am on Electrek

The US energy storage industry kicked off 2026 with its strongest Q1 on record, despite the Trump administration continuing to attack clean energy.

SpaceX S-1 reveals Tesla’s Terafab deal is far from done

Published: May 21nd 2026 1:25am on Electrek

SpaceX filed its S-1 with the SEC today ahead of its blockbuster IPO, and buried in the 308-page document is a sobering reality check on the Tesla (TSLA) collaborations that Elon Musk has been hyping for months.

The legal language in SpaceX’s own filing reveals that both Terafab and Macrohard — the two major joint projects between Tesla and SpaceX — are in “very early stages” with no financial terms, no intellectual property rights, and no binding commitments finalized.

Electrifying your fleet isn’t just about going green – it’s about staying in business

Published: May 21nd 2026 12:33am on Electrek

In the world of business, there are two kinds of sustainability – sustainability in the sense that we need a planet to live and breathe on, and sustainability in the sense that the business needs to stay in business. For years, EV proponents have been talking about sustainability of the first kind, but Trump’s war with Iran is proving that going electric can help with sustainability of the second kind, too.

In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026

Published: May 20nd 2026 11:01am on Electrek

Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April.

The Chevy Equinox EV gains a few extras for 2027, including one that drivers will appreciate

Published: May 20nd 2026 9:25am on Electrek

Although the new Bolt is now on sale, GM is still calling the electric Chevy Equinox “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV.” For the 2027 model year, GM is addressing at least one of the biggest complaints with the current model.

Now Bojangles wants EV drivers to fast charge while they eat

Published: May 20nd 2026 8:09am on Electrek

Southern fast-food chain Bojangles is getting into EV charging, debuting its first DC fast-charging station in Savannah, Georgia.

BYD is struggling to meet demand for new fast-charging EVs as orders reach 100K, 60K

Published: May 20nd 2026 7:38am on Electrek

BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, equipped with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging tech, has received over 100,000 orders. The new Song Ultra EV secured over 61,000. BYD said it can’t keep up with demand.

Juiced Scrambler moto-style e-bikes + $245 launch bundles from $1,699, Lectric XPress2 e-bikes + $336 launch bundles $1,399, more

Published: May 20nd 2026 6:00am on Electrek

Our mid-week Green Deals are headlined by some very exciting deals from two of our favorite EV brands, with the first being Juiced Bikes’ rebirth, which is giving us launch deals on the Scrambler Moto-Style Hardtail + Full Suspension e-bikes with $245 FREE gear bundles starting from $1,699. Next, Lectric has launched its newest XPress2 Long-Range Cruiser + Commuter e-bikes with $336 FREE gear bundles at $1,399. From there, we have a 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale offering the 1,024Wh DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station with 2x 220W solar panels for an $899 low (alongside three other offers), as well as Baseus’ X1 Pro Dual-Tracking Wireless Outdoor Solar Security Camera – with or without a 32GB microSD card – at lows starting from $150, Jackery’s newest Explorer 1500 Ultra 1,536Wh power station back at its lowest price, a collection of Camplux 8kW to 27kW tankless electric water heater deals, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive $3,997 savings on the bundled 12,288Wh EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Power Station + Smart Home Panel 3 to a new low, 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.