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Tesla has published a new patent that describes a way to squeeze more performance out of its aging HW3 self-driving computers. While the technology is interesting, nothing points to it actually enabling Tesla to deliver on its long-standing promise of unsupervised self-driving on HW3 vehicles.

In 2016, Tesla announced that all vehicles produced thereafter would become capable of “Full Self-Driving” — at one point, CEO Elon Musk even specified “level 5 self-driving,” which means capable of driving anywhere, anytime, under any condition.

We are approaching a decade since that promise, and it’s nowhere close to being fulfilled.

In fact, it looks like Tesla is doing everything it can to not fulfill its promise to HW3 owners.

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Over the past ten years, Genesis’ sales have grown “faster than any luxury marque in history,” according to Hyundai’s CEO. With several new vehicles launching in new segments, Genesis plans to become more than just a luxury brand over the next decade.

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Leading today’s Green Deals is the new MSI EV Life NEMA 14-50 Level 2 EV Chargers, with options for a NACS or J1772 connector – both being down at $425 right now. Right behind it, we have EcoFlow’s latest winter flash sale, which ends tonight and is cutting up to 62% off four units, one being the DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station back at $749. There’s also Mammotion’s YUKA 2000 Robot Lawn Mower at $1,349, rechargeable AAA batteries for your home, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Winter Sale with up to 65% discounts, 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.

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Volvo has revealed the full look and specs of its upcoming EX60, fitting into the upper-middle segment of its electric product line, made with new megacasting technology and with class-leading range and charging performance.

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A new report confirms that Tesla has reduced its workforce at Gigafactory Berlin by roughly 1,700 employees over the last year. The cuts come despite the plant manager repeatedly denying any staff reductions were taking place.

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Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets.

But perhaps more interesting than the bike itself is Honda’s decision to use integrated batteries rather than its own in-house removable-battery standard.

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On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases.

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Hyundai is pulling the plug on its best-selling ICE-powered hatchback. Production of the i10 ended after an 18-year run, but a new entry-level EV is coming soon to take its place.

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DC fast charging is expanding across Queens and Long Island, as Kempower and GET Charged Fast EV Charging begin rolling out a new network of public DC fast‑charging sites in busy neighborhood shopping centers.

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Tesla is once again telling customers that the window to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new vehicle is closing at the end of the quarter. While the automaker is framing this as the “last” chance, the history of this program suggests it is being used more as a quarterly demand lever than a hard deadline.

But how does the move to “subscription only” play into this?

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Genesis designers crafted a luxury electric pickup to go head-to-head with the Tesla Cybertruck, but those plans were later shelved. New images reveal the EV pickup was nearly complete, but it was later set aside to focus on other models. Will Genesis bring it to life?

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Our Tuesday Green Deals are headlined by Anker’s SOLIX Winter Sale that has increased savings back to holiday levels at up to 65% off, with offers like the F3800 Portable Power Station down at its second-best $1,899 rate. Right behind this sale is GoTrax’s R7 City & All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike at its $765 low, as well as a collection of Worx tools led by the Nitro 40V 12-inch Cordless Snow Blower kit, Hoverfly’s X5 e-scooter back at its lowest price, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow X4 and i2 AWD robot mower pre-order promotions, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 series power station deals, 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.

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Kia unveiled the new Niro design for the first time, giving the “eco-friendly” a fresh new look inside and out. With several new models now available, will the EV version get the axe?

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John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, is doubling down on his criticism of Tesla’s self-driving strategy. In new comments, he is going after the hardware itself, specifically Tesla’s insistence on a “vision-only” approach.

One of the godfathers of autonomous driving argues that Tesla’s FSD has a “bad case of myopia.”

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Toyota is entering unfamiliar territory with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first EV in India. The midsize electric SUV is now available to order, offering a driving range of up to 543 km (337 miles) and prices are expected to start at just Rs 19 lakh ($21,000)

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In the not-so-distant future, every EV will be able to plug into any charging station, accept a charge, and bill the car/owner immediately and seamlessly. Today, Porsche announced that its Macan EV, upcoming Cayenne EV, and 2026 and newer Taycan owners will be able to charge on 27,500 Tesla Superchargers without an app or credit card needed…

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New Jersey has just taken one of the most aggressive – and controversial – steps yet in regulating electric bikes, and it’s a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism from cycling advocates.

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In yet another unfortunate setback for Rad Power Bikes, a structure fire has been reported at the company’s Huntington Beach retail store. Rad Power Bikes once held the position as the top-selling electric bike retailer in the US, but has been struggling for some time and recently declared bankruptcy while it works to keep the company afloat.

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Wawa, the biggest Tesla Supercharger host, has joined Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program and launched its first self-branded site.

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Rondo Energy and Covestro broke ground on a new kind of industrial heat battery at Covestro’s Brunsbüttel chemical site in northern Germany, and it’s designed to do something industry desperately needs: make clean, reliable steam without burning fossil fuels.

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