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Podcast: Tesla is now Elon’s, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, 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 how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more.
Velotric early Black Friday Sale up to $600 off e-bikes, Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus at new $999 low, Heybike lows from $999, more
We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a full e-bike edition, led by Velotric’s early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 savings on a selection of models, like the Discover 2 Step-Thru Commuter e-bike at $1,899 and getting $120 in FREE gear. Right behind it is Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at a new $999 low, as well as Heybike’s ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike getting $266 in FREE gear at a new $1,299 low, and the Ranger S Folding e-bikes (750W and 1,000W) down at annual lows starting from $999 – but keep in mind that these two are only staying at these rates for four days – plus, other ongoing early Black Friday deals 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 full Rad Power Black Friday e-bike sale lineup, the Jackery early Black Friday deals + an exclusive solo deal, 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.
Tesla (TSLA) down 5% on news it’s stuck with its bad CEO Elon Musk for a decade
In the morning after Tesla’s shareholder meeting, shares of the company dropped significantly on market open, likely signaling a selloff from reasonable investors who objected to a vote to retain and overpay its CEO, Elon Musk, who has been responsible for a drastic drop in sales and earnings.
Archer Aviation acquires Los Angeles airport as home to new air taxi hub and AI test facility
Lucid will begin delivering the more affordable Gravity Touring SUV next month
Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike model from Tenways, California kills off its e-bike voucher program, a review of the new VMAX VX2 Hub e-scooter, Zero launches a scooter, NIU’s got a new micro-car, and more.
Tesla updates its electric semi truck design
Tesla has updated the design of its upcoming electric semi truck, Tesla Semi, with a redesigned chassis, new headlights, and more.
Tesla extends its ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme once again, will ‘play it by ear’
Tesla will continue to extend its “one-time” FSD transfer scheme for at least another quarter, according to CEO Elon Musk at today’s Tesla shareholder meeting.
Tesla delays ‘flying’ Roadster demo to April Fools’ Day, production to 2027/28
Tesla CEO Elon Musk pushed back the dates for a demo of the next-gen Tesla Roadster, which he has said will be able to “fly” and suggested that it might not even be a car at all.
Elon Musk says Tesla FSD will allow ‘texting and driving’ in ‘a month or two’
Elon Musk announced today that Tesla will enable its electric vehicle owners with (Supervised) Full Self-Driving (FSD) to “text and drive” in “a month or two,” without explaining how they will get around the clear laws that prohibit that.
Elon Musk says let criminals out of prison and give them a robot stalker instead
At today’s Tesla shareholder meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got right to the point in making his trademark ridiculous pronouncements, suggesting that criminals should be let out of prison and followed by a crime-preventing robot instead.
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1T payday (upd.)
Tesla shareholders have voted once again to approve an absurd, biggest-in-history pay package for Tesla’s part-time CEO, Elon Musk. In doing so, they’ve voted to relinquish any control they could have had over the company, and instead to put it deeper into the hands of its largest saboteur.
Update, Nov 7: Full voting results are out, discussed below.
Toyota bZ Time Attack concept pushes the electric crossover to its limits
Solar and wind are booming in 2025, but global targets lag behind
The world is barreling toward another record-breaking year of solar and wind deployment in 2025, says a new analysis from energy think tank Ember. If current trends continue, we could actually triple global renewable capacity by 2030 – but only if governments catch up to what’s already happening on the ground.
Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup may be all but dead
America’s best-selling electric pickup may be headed for the chopping block. According to a new WSJ report, Ford is now considering killing off the F-150 Lightning.
Stellantis’ Chinese EV brand gets 590 hp worth of German tuner cred
In the spirit of SEMA week, Stellantis’ Chinese EV brand Leapmotor is getting some tuner cred from the German performance experts at Irmscher, delivering a 590 hp compact EV that should play well in both the Asian and European street scenes.
Good news: Volvo donates L25 Electric wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity
Canadian heavy equipment dealer Nors and Volvo CE are kicking off the season of giving early, handing over the keys to a brand-new Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity!
Rad Power Black Friday Sale drops Radster and RadRover 6 Plus e-bikes to new lows from $999, Jackery, Samsung, EGO, more
The November savings are in full swing, and leading today’s Green Deals is Rad Power Bikes’ Black Friday Sale that is running for as long as supplies last, with up to $600 price cuts, accessory bundles and discounts, and more, with three models at new low prices – all starting from $999. Right behind it is Jackery’s early Black Friday Sale that is taking up to 65% off power stations and accessories, complete with bonus savings, and starting from $79. We also have an exclusive deal on Jackery’s Explorer 1000 V2 power station that beats the sale pricing for a second-ever $349 low, as well as Samsung’s Bespoke AI all-in-one ventless washer/dryer combo, EGO’s backpack leaf blower, 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 Anker SOLIX early Black Friday Doorbusters, the exclusive low prices on several Jackery and Ecoflow power stations, 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.
Toyota recalls over 1 million vehicles including the RAV4, and EVs from several brands
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