(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBYD launches the Qin Max EV for half the price of a Tesla Model 3BYD’s new Qin Max is now on sale, another Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan that’s about half the price.
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekVelotric Nomad 2 e-bike new 1,749 low, Greenworks 60V 54-inch MaximusZ mower bundle low, Anker SOLIX, Segway, moreWe are closing out this week with a fully packed Green Deals edition, half of which are EV deals. To start, there’s Velotric’s newly launched End of Summer Sale, which has offers like the Nomad 2 Off-Road Fat Tire e-bike at a new $1,749 low. We also spotted a bundle for Greenworks’ 60V 54-inch MaximusZ Cordless Electric Zero Turn Riding Mower with 6x batteries and a wall charger at a new $5,000 low. There’s also the Anker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station at an exclusive $1,330 price, and the S (opens original source in a new tab)Reinette LeJeune·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekHyundai starts building the IONIQ 3, its affordable electric hatchHyundai wants the IONIQ 3 to be “the best vehicle in Europe.” With sales set to begin soon, the electric hatch is now rolling off the line. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThis DIY heat pump plugs into a wall outlet and has no outdoor unitHickory, Kentucky-headquartered MRCOOL has launched an all-in-one heat pump that plugs into a standard 115-volt outlet and doesn’t have a bulky outdoor condenser. (opens original source in a new tab)Michelle Lewis·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekKia announces EV3 prices for the US and Canada as its most affordable EVKia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaCan Tesla’s Brand Reputation Sink Any Lower?Elon Musk's SpaceX venture surrounds land owned by the card game maker Cards Against Humanity, setting the stage for another high profile prank. The post Can Tesla’s Brand Reputation Sink Any Lower? appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaAira EV Drives 68% of Wuling Orders at GIIAS 2026TANGERANG, Indonesia — Wuling Motors secured 3,290 vehicle purchase orders during the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, led by demand for its new Aira EV micro car. The small electric vehicle generated 2,238 purchase orders, representing 68 percent of Wuling’s total sales volume over the 11-day exhibition in Tangerang. ... [continued] The post Aira EV Drives 68% of Wuling Orders at GIIAS 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Raymond Tribdino·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaTrump’s Gift To Coal Miners: Less Coal Jobs, More Black Lung DiseaseWith cases of black lung disease skyrocketing and cutbacks on mine safety enforcement, coal jobs are more hazardous now than at any time in the past 50 years. The post Trump’s Gift To Coal Miners: Less Coal Jobs, More Black Lung Disease appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWowza — Joby Buys Defense Company For Half A Billion DollarsElectric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft startup Joby is one of those startups that seems to have been around for ages, but it’s been hard to know if any of these eVTOL aircraft companies are going anywhere. We’re yet to find out if any of these eVTOL companies have ... [continued] The post Wowza — Joby Buys Defense Company For Half A Billion Dollars appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaTesla Reportedly Cutting Production In China In January — Not Clear WhyTesla is reportedly planning to stop producing vehicles at its factory in China for almost a month in January 2027. It’s not really clear why. According to our latest China EV sales report, Tesla sales were down 9% in the country in the first half of the year. However, the ... [continued] The post Tesla Reportedly Cutting Production In China In January — Not Clear Why appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWaymo Partners with Las Vegas Raiders & Allegiant StadiumLas Vegas is a city built on unforgettable experiences, and starting this season, getting to and from the stadium will be one of them. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Waymo is the Official Autonomous Ride-Hailing Partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, marking the first-ever partnership between ... [continued] The post Waymo Partners with Las Vegas Raiders & Allegiant Stadium appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Press Release·14 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaTransparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia PowerATLANTA, GA. — This week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club and SACE (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy) submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to formally object to Open AI’s contract for electric service with Georgia Power. In a letter to the PSC, advocates asked ... [continued] The post Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Sierra Club·14 August 2026
