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Federal judge rules Trump’s offshore wind permit ban illegal

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 12:36am on Electrek

A federal judge in Massachusetts today ruled that the Trump administration’s ban on new offshore wind projects in federal waters is illegal.

Los Angeles’ power supply is now officially coal-free

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 10:23am on Electrek

Los Angeles has officially cut ties with coal. City officials say the Intermountain Power Project (IPP) in Utah – the last coal-fired power plant supplying the US’s second-largest city – went offline just before Thanksgiving.

Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 9:25am on Electrek

Nissan is looking for a partner to co-develop new EVs with as it struggles to turn things around, but only on one condition.

DHL takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi electric truck, says more to come next year

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 7:03am on Electrek

The Tesla Semi program is gaining momentum with another major logistics player officially joining the fleet. German logistics giant DHL confirmed that it has taken delivery of its first Tesla Semi.

Lectric Christmas Holiday Sale with up to $893 e-bike savings + multiple price cuts, EcoFlow EV charger hub bundle $1,199, more

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 7:00am on Electrek

We’re kicking off this week’s Green Deals with more winter holiday savings, led by Lectric’s Christmas Holiday Sale with up to $893 savings on e-bike bundles, price cuts on multiple models, and up to 25% accessory discounts – with e-bike pricing starting from $999. Right behind it is EcoFlow’s final Cyber Week flash sale (before the main event ends tonight and switches to its next seasonal event), which includes the brand’s Power Pulse EV Charger bundled with a Smart Home Panel 2 at a new $1,199 low. There’s also Segway’s Navimow i and X3 series robot lawn mowers at their second-best prices starting from $699, a return low on a popular Autel level 2 EV charging station with voice controls, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week down below, collected together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.

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.

Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 6:54am on Electrek

After falling behind in China, Toyota’s new electric vehicles are starting to find their footing. Now, it’s about to launch a new flagship model.

The Mercedes CLA EV crushes real-world range test, driving 434 miles

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 5:15am on Electrek

Mercedes calls it the “one-liter” car for a reason. The new Mercedes CLA EV has an impressive EPA range of 374 miles, but in real-world driving, it can go even further.

Tesla (TSLA) goes all out with new incentives in end-of-year sales push

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 4:53am on Electrek

Tesla is pulling every demand lever available as we head into the final weeks of the year. The automaker has launched a new set of aggressive incentives in the US, including free upgrades on inventory vehicles, 0% APR financing, and $0 down leases.

It’s the end of the quarter (and year), and as per usual, Tesla is trying to empty its inventory, but it’s more difficult this year due to the end of the tax credit in Q3 pulling a lot of demand away from Q4.

The Mercedes GLB is back as an electric SUV and it’s better in just about every way [Images]

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 3:42am on Electrek

Mercedes revealed the new GLB, now a fully electric SUV, with more space, luxury, and plenty of other upgrades.

As states push DER initiatives, $4,500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 12:35am on Electrek

Rather than straining the grid, the batteries in EVs can actually help to stabilize the energy grid under heavy loads. PG&E gets that, and to encourage participation in its growing V2G programs, the utility is offering GM Energy customers in its territory up to $4,500 toward qualifying home battery systems.