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Anker SOLIX Earth Day Sale takes up to 65% off power stations + FREE gifts and exclusive bonus savings, Jackery, Worx, NAVEE, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals, we have Anker SOLIX launching its massive Earth Day lineup of power station deals with three tiers of free gifts and our exclusive bonus savings code – all starting from $120. There’s also the one-day-only deal hitting Jackery’s 2,042Wh Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station for a $999 low, two notable Worx tool deals on the Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart, and the Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher, as well as a new low on the NAVEE K100 e-scooter for kids, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together into the latest edition of our Electrified Weekly roundup.
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’s electric SUV was the third best-selling EV in the US in Q1
Uber begins early test rides of Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro autonomy systems
Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an all out EV blitz
After admitting it had lost touch with buyers, Volkswagen’s CEO promises to get it right with its new EV lineup launching this year. Volkswagen’s EV blitz kicks off next week, starting with the updated ID.3.
Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production
This morning, Slate Auto announced it has closed a Series C funding round after raising enough capital to continue development into its next stage of EV production in the US.
Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash
Someone stole a critical piece of evidence from a Tesla Model Y involved in a violent crash in Bergen, Norway — the network card responsible for storing and transmitting crash data to Tesla’s servers.
The revelation raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation into the 2023 crash, in which the Tesla taxi accelerated to 90 km/h and launched into the air before slamming into a kiosk.
Sunward launches full range of extended range electric drill rigs [video]
Last week, Chinese heavy equipment brand Sunward unveiled unveiled a new class of rotary drilling rigs that combine electric drive and actuation with onboard range-extending generators – bringing smooth, low-vibration performance to projects just about anywhere.
Why does Western media keep failing on the Royal Enfield electric motorcycle launch?
There’s a strange pattern emerging in Western coverage of Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. And if you’ve been following the story closely, it’s getting harder to ignore.
Hot pursuit: watch this Harbinger electric van chase down a package thief [video]
With some 440 hp and nearly 1,200 lb-ft of instant electric torque on-hand, the Harbinger electric delivery van is more than capable of keeping up with modern day traffic. To show off just how capable it is, Harbinger’s marketing team has put together this fun, fictional, high octane voltage chase scene.
Workhorse slashes prices by $60,000 and Purolater buys 100
Commercial fleet operators scrambling to electrify in the face of rising diesel prices can buy a Workhorse W56 step van for nearly $60K less than before – and Ohio-based Purolator is taking advantage of the deal with a stout, 100-unit order.
Tesla doing final ‘Signature Series’ run of Model S and X Plaid — starts at $159,420
Tesla is producing a final limited-edition “Signature Series” run of the Plaid Model S and Model X — 350 vehicles total — as a farewell to its flagship programs before they shut down for good. The Model X Signature starts at $159,420.
The invite-only program, which is being offered exclusively via email to select Tesla owners, features an exclusive Garnet Red paint color and gold accents throughout the vehicle.
It begins: electric articulated haul trucks reach series production [video]
In a move that Volvo is calling a world’s first, the company has begun regular production of its new A30 and A40 Electric model articulated haul trucks – making the first time electric articulated haulers of this size have moved from a pilot stage into serial production.
RAM 3500 driver switches to a Silverado EV, and the fuel savings are SHOCKING
How much can drivers really save by trading their ICE truck for an EV? One driver parked his trusty 2023 RAM 3500 diesel and drove a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV for a few days — and his real-world fuel savings are impossible to ignore.
Tesla gets FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands — here’s what it means
The Dutch vehicle authority RDW has granted Tesla a type approval for its “Full Self-Driving” Supervised system in the Netherlands, marking the first European country to officially approve the driver-assist technology.
The approval, which falls under the UN R-171 regulation for Driver Control Assistance Systems, comes after more than 18 months of testing and is currently valid only in the Netherlands. Other EU member states can choose to recognize it nationally, but that process is not automatic.
5 offshore wind farms move ahead after Trump admin misses appeal deadline [update]
The US Department of the Interior has missed the final deadline to appeal court rulings allowing five US East Coast offshore wind farms to continue construction.
Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!
On today’s supremely clever episode of Quick Charge, we talk with engineers from MOOG about diesel, natural gas, and battery power – and how the ability to use any or all of the above on a single machine can help fleets decarbonize at lower cost, and with lower risk than buying different machines for each fuel.
The Chevy Equinox EV is 20% off right now with a $10,000 discount
The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a 20% discount, it’s even more tempting.
Kia launches its most affordable EV at lower prices than expected
Podcast: Tesla’s cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, 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 Tesla’s cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more.
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