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Tesla deploys its first Superchargers owned by 3rd-party in the US
Tesla has officially deployed its first Supercharger station owned by a third party in the US, a step in the automaker’s effort to accelerate the charging infrastructure growth while reducing capital expenditure.
Hyundai’s 641 HP electric sports car is here, but it will be limited [Images]
Official Black Friday deals just got even better – up to 70% off with new lows from Anker SOLIX, Segway Navimow + Ninebot, Jackery, more
With Amazon having officially kicked off its Black Friday event, we’re seeing many of our favorite brands following suit with updated/expanded lineups of deals – and all the posts we’ve collected for you today feature tons of great returning and new low prices. Leading the group is Anker’s SOLIX Black Friday Sale, which has increased savings up to 70% on power stations, bundles, and accessories, with offers like the latest F3000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $1,199 low (while also getting a FREE protective cover). Behind it is Segway Navimow’s Black Friday event with up to $700 discounts, bonus savings, and new low prices on its robotic lawn mowers – including the first-ever savings on the newest X3 series, all starting from $664. There’s also Heybike’s Hero 750W Mid-Drive All-Terrain e-bike at a new $2,099 low, Segway’s expanded Black Friday EV sale with returning low prices, and even four of Jackery’s newest power stations that are beating out the brand’s direct holiday sale with new low prices on every model, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Mango Power Black Friday power station sale, 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.
Lucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80,000 [Video]
American EV automaker Lucid Motors ($LCID) has officially debuted the latest variant available in its flagship SUV model. The Lucid Gravity Touring has officially launched this morning ahead of a public debut at the 2025 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Initial deliveries are set to begin sooner than you’d think. Be sure to check out the b-roll footage below.
Ford is making it easier to charge your EV just in time for the holidays
Elon Musk’s compensation could tank Tesla’s earnings for years if they lose the appeal
While everyone has been hyper-focused on Elon Musk’s latest “gaudy” pay package, the one the board just awarded him to compensate for the previous package canceled by a judge in Delaware is turning into a financial time bomb ticking that could blow up Tesla’s income statements.
Power through winter with a Yarbo snow blower robot – Save big this Black Friday!
If you want to ditch snow blowing and shoveling forever, Yarbo’s got just the solution. The robotics company that took home a 2023 CES Innovation Award is redefining what it means to have a “smart yard” in all four seasons. Yarbo’s autonomous outdoor robots use advanced sensors, cameras, and algorithms to do the heavy lifting – literally. From snow blowing to mowing to leaf clearing, these machines handle tough jobs with precision, safety, and zero supervision.
Yarbo’s innovative “1+N” design is centered around one core unit (“1”) that can be expanded with multiple modular attachments (“N”) to meet a variety of yard care needs. This design allows users to save space and cost by owning a single core robot instead of multiple separate machines. Customize functionality by adding modules such as Lawn Mower, Snow Blower, Plow Blade, Cutting Disc, and more. Easily upgrade or adapt to different seasons and tasks without replacing the entire system.
And right now, you can snag a fantastic discount of up to $1,200 at Yarbo’s biggest sale of the year. Check out the official Black Friday launch deals below – you won’t want to miss these!
Hyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas car
Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the automaker’s next-generation self-driving computer, known as AI5, will not be available in volume until mid-2027.
The new timeline confirms that Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab, scheduled for 2026, will launch on current-generation AI4 hardware – raising more questions about the capability of the vehicle, which isn’t supposed to have pedals or a steering wheel.
Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement in just three days.
Kia’s first electric van snags a historic win, claiming 2026 International Van of the Year
Investor shakeup breathes new life into e-bike brand Pedego
Pedego, one of the most recognizable names from the early days of American e-bike brands, is entering a new era. The company has been acquired by the “US-based” ownership group behind the Asian e-bike brand Urtopia, a relatively young, tech-forward electric bike brand known for carbon fiber e-bikes with built-in connectivity and smart features. The result is a newly formed New Pedego Holdings Inc., which both companies are pitching not as a takeover, but as a reboot designed to modernize Pedego and rebuild the dealer network that once made it a retail powerhouse.
Mercedes takes out the trash as German city deploys 18 electric garbage trucks
The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky.
Electreon snaps up InductEV’s wireless charging tech in new MoU
Electreon just took a big step toward expanding wireless EV charging. The Israel-based company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the assets of InductEV, a Pennsylvania-based firm known for its ultra-fast, high-power static wireless charging systems used by heavy-duty electric transit and freight fleets.
BYD may bring an even smaller, cheaper EV to Europe
Lincoln Electric is bringing DC fast charging to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power
With a modular design that supports up to 100kW of DC fast charging output, this new collaborative charging platform gives businesses, municipalities, and fleet operators a scalable solution to accelerate EV adoption to sites without -phase power.
Tesla lobbies CA to keep Robotaxi data hidden as Waymo pushes transparency
Tesla and Waymo are currently on opposite sides of a back-and-forth regarding how to proceed with California’s autonomous ride-hailing rules, and Tesla’s filings paint a different picture of its “Robotaxi” system’s capabilities than its CEO Elon Musk has in his public statements.
Durham finally gets its first downtown DC fast charger
Porsche’s new electric Cayenne can charge without plugging in
Porsche unveiled its new Cayenne EV today, and it comes with an option for something we haven’t seen out of a factory-equipped car before: inductive charging.
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