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Podcast: New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, and more.
Hyundai’s three-row EV is a hit in Korea
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 outsold Kia’s three-row electric SUV by more than five times in Korea, but in the US, sales have been harder to come by.
Pennsylvania unlocks $100M to install EV chargers in communities
Pennsylvania is putting another $100 million in federal funding toward public EV chargers, this time targeting communities instead of highways.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X power station hits new $6,499 exclusive low, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale, Bluetti member deals, more
We’ve got some massive savings closing out this week’s Green Deals, with our top three mentions all being on a collection of varying power stations. To start, our ongoing exclusive EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X Power Station deal got increased savings to $1,800, landing it at a new $6,499 low. From there, we have an Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale that is taking up to $4,099 off a selection of popular power station bundles with solar panels and expansion batteries starting from $650, as well as Bluetti’s February Member Day Sale that is taking up to 53% off its power stations, offering bonus savings, and more. We also have the best price of the year on a Greenworks 8-tool combo kit, returning lows on Navee’s latest superscooter, a budget-friendly GoTrax e-scooter, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow 72-hour flash sale offers, 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 (LCID) is cutting 12% of its US workforce ahead of its $50,000 midsize EV
Lucid Motors (LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as it looks to improve profitability ahead of its next growth stage.
The world’s largest lithium metal maker is now producing semi-solid-state EV batteries
The world’s largest producer of lithium metal, Ganfeng Lithium, has reportedly begun mass-producing semi-solid-state batteries with an impressive energy density of 650 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials.
Tesla has to pay historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says
A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, dealing a significant blow to the automaker’s legal strategy as it faces a growing wave of lawsuits tied to its driver-assistance technology.
U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami ruled that the evidence at trial “more than supported” the verdict and that Tesla raised no new arguments to justify setting it aside. The ruling, made public on Friday, means Tesla’s last hope to avoid paying the massive judgment at the trial court level has been exhausted.
The first country to BAN the sale of new gas cars is doing just fine, actually
Ethiopia made history in 2024 by becoming the first country to ban the sale and import of new internal combustion-powered vehicles. Despite the predictions of the anti-EV hysterics, they’re doing just fine — but the process hasn’t been without its challenges!
Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle spotted testing uncamouflaged, revealing new details
Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle is looking increasingly production-ready. The upcoming Flying Flea C6 (FF C6) has now been spotted testing in Chennai completely undisguised, giving us the clearest look yet at what appears to be the final design.
Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch
Tesla just launched the most compelling version of the Cybertruck it has ever offered — a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model starting at $59,990, and CEO Elon Musk is already signaling that it won’t last.
In a post on X, Musk responded to the announcement of the new AWD Cybertruck with a cryptic but damning three words: “Only for the next 10 days.”
Honda unveils new electric moped cheaper than gasoline equivalent, no motorcycle license needed
Honda is doubling down on small electric two-wheelers with the launch of a new budget-friendly model that undercuts its own gasoline equivalent – and can be ridden without a full motorcycle license.
Tesla launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike
Tesla is now selling a base model all-wheel drive Cybertruck starting at $60k, and has cut the price of its top-end Cyberbeast model to $100k, down from $115k. The move comes as the company struggles to sell the controversial truck, which has heretofore never come close to meeting its projected volume.
Update: Elon Musk now says this price and/or trim will only be available for 10 days.
Data centers are becoming power plants – this NJ project proves it
Calibrant Energy has signed a definitive agreement with Iron Mountain to build, own, and operate a 23-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery at the latter’s New Jersey data center.
Ford plans for more affordable vehicles after the $30,000 EV pickup
Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim
Elon Musk has reiterated his claim that Tesla will sell the Cybercab directly to consumers for under $30,000 before the end of the year, following the first production unit rolling off the line at Giga Texas on February 17. The announcement immediately set Tesla fans ablaze, not with discussions about the vehicle’s autonomy challenges, but with AI-generated images of YouTuber Marques Brownlee sporting a freshly shaved head.
Calm down, everyone. You almost certainly won’t get to see MKBHD’s bare head.
Biggest study yet shows plug-in hybrids use over 300% more fuel than claimed
The largest real-world study yet, accounting for nearly a million plug-in hybrid vehicles, shows that PEVs use far more gasoline than previously claimed. The study comes just as Europe is about to change PHEV regulations, with industry lobbying to maintain the current highly inaccurate numbers.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max power station $749 for 72 hours, Anker SOLIX 24-hour sale on popular stations from $449, Navee, more
Our top three picks from today’s Green Deals include two power station flash sales, with the first being EcoFlow’s 72-hour sale that is offering up to 57% on units like the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station back at its second-lowest $749 rate. There’s also Anker’s 24-hour SOLIX flash sale that is offering up to 58% savings to some of the best prices on popular models, like the F3800 Portable Power Station back at its $1,799 low. You can also find Navee’s GT3 e-scooter series led by the GT3 Max Electric Scooter at $600, with many more deals waiting for you below – and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Women’s Day sale that is offering up to $800 savings on Mars e-bikes to low prices, 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.
BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique
Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k range
EV newcomer Slate Auto just shared an interesting new video on its social media, setting the stage to reveal pricing of its flagship “Blank Slate” electric pickup in June. From what the American startup is saying, it sounds like the bare-bones model will still be one of the most affordable EVs on the market.
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