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Musk claims Tesla will ‘make AGI’ after years of wrong AI predictions

3 weeks 3 days ago

Elon Musk declared today that Tesla will be “one of the companies to make AGI” and “probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form.” It’s the latest in a long string of grand AI predictions from the Tesla CEO.

The problem is that Musk has been making similar claims about AI breakthroughs for years, and he has been wrong every single time. Now, with Tesla’s sales declining for a second consecutive year and earnings crashing, this looks like yet another attempt to attach Tesla to the AI hype cycle.

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Fred Lambert

Heybike launches new lightweight commuter e-bike that retains the speed and power

3 weeks 3 days ago

Electric bike maker Heybike has just officially unveiled its latest model, the Venus, a lightweight commuter-focused e-bike designed to bridge the gap between practical urban transportation and relaxed recreational riding. The new model launches with a starting MSRP of $1,499 and brings together a relatively powerful drivetrain, long-range claims, and a lighter frame package aimed at everyday riders. 

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Micah Toll

Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surges

3 weeks 4 days ago

Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. The warning is blunt: Without major new investment, lithium shortages could start as early as 2028.

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Michelle Lewis

First savings on Navee G5/G5 Max scooters from $500, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Plus flash sale, Aventon, more

3 weeks 4 days ago

We’ve got a jam-packed Tuesday Green Deals for you this week, led by the first-ever discounts on the Navee G5 Electric Scooter and its longer-range G5 Max variant starting from $500. Right behind those is Jackery’s current Tax Season flash sale that is offering the best 2026 pricing on Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Plus power station units starting from $2,799, as well as Aventon’s Pace 4 Smart Step-Through Cruiser e-bike with a FREE $136 bundle at its $1,599 low, an EGO Multi-Head system bundle deal, and so much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike launch deal, the full lineup of EcoFlow EcoCredits Monthly Madness sale offers that end tomorrow night, 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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Reinette LeJeune

Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU CO2 pool, taking billions with them

3 weeks 4 days ago

Toyota and Stellantis are both withdrawing from Tesla’s European CO2 emissions pool for 2026, according to new EU filings. The two automakers were among the largest paying members of the pool.

The move is the latest blow to Tesla’s regulatory credit revenue, which has already been shrinking globally after the US eliminated its own emission credit market last year.

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Fred Lambert