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Elon Musk’s xAI is undoing Tesla’s climate work all in the name of AI slop

3 weeks 4 days ago

Elon Musk’s xAI is now operating 62 unpermitted methane gas turbines across two data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi. According to xAI’s own permit application, the facilities could emit more than 6 million tons of greenhouse gases and over 1,300 tons of health-harming air pollutants every year.

Meanwhile, Tesla’s latest impact report brags about avoiding 32 million metric tons of CO2. Musk is single-handedly erasing a significant chunk of his own company’s climate legacy to power a middle-of-the-pack AI model.

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Fred Lambert

Fast, compact e-motos are getting even more affordable with Yozma IN10 Pro+ launch

3 weeks 4 days ago

If you’ve been watching the light electric two-wheeler space over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed one category growing faster than just about anything else: compact electric “e-motos.”

These trail-optimized machines have carved out a niche somewhere far above off-road electric bicycles yet still below full-size dirt bikes, offering serious performance in a smaller, more approachable package.

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Micah Toll

Xiaomi reveals full specs of its 1,900 hp Vision GT electric hypercar concept

3 weeks 5 days ago

Xiaomi has revealed the full technical specifications of its Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept at MWC Barcelona, and the details are genuinely impressive — including a magnetic wheel system that keeps wheel covers stationary while the car is moving.

The concept, which we first reported on last week when it leaked ahead of MWC, is now on full display at the show with a detailed spec sheet and some unique engineering solutions that go well beyond a typical concept car design exercise.

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Fred Lambert

ENGWE M20 3.0 moped e-bike launch with $114 FREE gear from $1,399, EcoFlow power stations up to 64% off, EGO T6 riding mower, more

3 weeks 5 days ago

This week’s Green Deals are kicking off with a launch deal on ENGWE’s new M20 3.0 Moped-Style e-bike that comes with single or dual battery configurations and $114 in FREE gear starting from $1,399. Right behind that, we have EcoFlow’s latest EcoCredits Monthly Madness Sale that is only lasting a few days and seeing up to 64% discounts on power stations, like the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station at its second-best $1,999 rate. There’s also the best price in nine months on EGO’s T6 56V 42-inch Cordless Electric Riding Lawn Tractor kit at $3,999, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in our latest edition of Electrified Weekly roundups, like the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2, and F3800 Plus flash sale offers 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.

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Reinette LeJeune