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Aptera secures access to $75 million to bring its solar car to production
Aptera reports having secured access to $75 million in funding to bring its solar car to production as it is set to go public later this week.
Waymo poaches top Tesla audio engineer
Waymo has poached a top Tesla audio engineer to lead the In-car Audio and Infotainment experience inside its autonomous vehicles.
GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit
Flying electric boat to showcase cutting commute times in half in Washington D.C.
What if your morning commute didn’t involve gridlock on the 395 or the Orange Line crawl, but instead meant silently flying over the Potomac River at 30 knots? That’s exactly what Stockholm-based Candela is bringing to Washington D.C. this week with the U.S. demo debut of its flying electric boats.
Tesla is at risk of losing subsidies in Korea over widespread battery failures
Tesla is in hot water in South Korea as nearly 4,500 of its electric vehicles have reported serious battery issues, putting their eligibility for government subsidies at risk.
Stark VARG SM launched as street-legal electric motorcycle with jaw-dropping specs
Stark Future, the Barcelona-based electric motorcycle startup that made waves with its motocross-focused VARG MX, is back with something new…. and this time it’s headed for the streets. Meet the Stark VARG SM, an all-electric Supermoto that blends track-ready performance with daily rideability in a way that might just redefine what street-legal e-motorcycles can be.
SUPER73 unveils new e-bike that leaves everyone scratching their heads
We knew SUPER73 had something new coming soon based on recent teasers dropped on the e-bike brand’s social media pages. But after the big unveiling of the new SUPER73 MZFT late last week, riders and fans have seemingly been left with more questions than answers regarding the new electric two-wheeler.
US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here’s why
The average US new car price crossed the $50,000 mark for the first time in September, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Prices have been climbing steadily for over a year, and the pace picked up this summer – but that hasn’t stopped Americans from buying.
Genesis is about to launch two new ‘electrified’ SUVs based on the GV70
It’s official. The Genesis GV70 is about to get two new electrified options, including its first hybrid and extended-range (EREV) versions.
Duracell’s first-ever EV fast charger network will be in the UK
Duracell, the iconic US battery brand that started in the 1920s, is crossing the Atlantic to launch its first-ever EV fast charging network, Duracell E-Charge, in the UK.
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 power station and bundles 50% off early-bird savings, Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus at new low, more
This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with a new release, as Anker launches its SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station 50% off early-bird savings that will score the power station (as well as bundle options) starting from $749 on October 28. Right behind it, as part of Jackery’s extended Prime Day Sale (lasting only a few more days), you can find the brand’s latest HomePower 3600 Plus Portable Power Station and bundles at new low prices starting from $1,519, which also comes with a FREE refurbished Explorer 300 Plus station ($299 value). We also have a selection of 1.3 to 18-gallon Camplux electric water heater discounts, BougeRV’s 2-bike carrier for SUVs and trucks back at its lowest price, and many extended/ongoing Prime Day Sales waiting for you below – with many more available to browse in our Post-Prime Day Green Deals hub here, like Lectric’s Better-Than-Prime e-bike Sale that is ending tonight.
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.
Thousands of Tesla owners join class action lawsuit over ‘Full Self-Driving’ in Australia
Thousands of Tesla owners have reportedly joined a class action lawsuit against the automaker in Australia over false claims about its ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) package.
Lucid (LCID) trolls Tesla using Elon Musk’s AI to ask, ‘What’s the best luxury EV?’
Lucid Motors (LCID) took a jab at Tesla (TSLA), asking Elon Musk’s own AI to confirm which brand really has the best luxury EV.
Toyota’s best-selling car may finally go electric: Here’s our first look at the Corolla EV
Jetson showcases eVTOL racing concept called the Jetson Air Games [Video]
Personal use eVTOL developer Jetson continues to showcase to the public how exciting an aerial eVTOL racing format can be. The company recently showcased a racing format concept it calls the Jetson Air Games, in which four single-rider Jetson ONE eVTOLs raced head-to-head around a series of pylons during the annual UP.Summit. We highly suggest checking out the video footage below.
Bigger, badder Section 179 tax credit could POWER UP fleet electrification efforts
After the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) expired on September 30, the “experts” rushed out predictions of an EV sales slowdown in Q4. But, with over 6,800 pages in the Internal Revenue Code still in play, a turbocharged Section 179 tax credit could still power a strong Q4 for commercial EVs.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks
Hundreds of Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted being delivered Elon Musk’s private companies, SpaceX and xAI, as Tesla is having issues selling the electric pickup truck.
Heybike’s new Helio F folding e-bike brings back fun retro vibes
Heybike has just unveiled its latest two-wheeled creation: the Helio F, a sleek new folding e-bike designed to bring a little vintage flair to your high-tech urban commute. Weighing in at just 18 kg (40 lb), the Helio F is one of the lightest folding electric bikes we’ve seen lately – and it’s clearly built with style-conscious city riders in mind.
Truckers are ready to embrace battery power TODAY – but it’s not what you think
A new whitepaper by heavy truck makers PACCAR and Dragonfly Energy that incorporates real-world fleet trial data and Environmental Chamber Testing conducted at the PACCAR Technical Center seems to indicate that over-the-road truck drivers are ready to embrace battery power and reduce emissions – just not while they’re driving.
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