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78% of Trump voters support Biden’s clean energy incentives
Support for Biden’s federal clean energy incentives cuts across party lines – 78% of 2020 Trump voters support them.
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Amnesty International recognized Tesla and Mercedes-Benz for their “human rights diligence” in manufacturing their electric vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) faces critical Q3 2024 earnings: Here’s what to watch for
Rivian (RIVN) will report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday after market close. After a supply shortage hampered production, investors are wondering if the EV maker will see its first revenue drop since becoming a public company. Here’s what to watch for in Rivian’s Q3 2024 earnings report.
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Donald Trump will push fossil fuels and undo renewable energy policies, but it ultimately won’t stop clean energy’s momentum.
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The world’s largest EV battery maker is advancing a new type of battery, promising higher energy density. According to a new local report, CATL is investing heavily while ramping up its workforce to bring all-solid-state EV batteries to market.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday sales take 55% off Bluetti power stations and new releases, Special sales on EVs from Electric Bike Co., NIU, more
It’s another day of amazing seasonal savings in our Green Deals today, with Bluetti’s early access Black Friday sale taking up 50% off its backup power units – including new releases – with tons of bonus savings like member pricing, an additional sitewide 5% off promo code, and more. Next we have an early bird Black Friday special from Electric Bike Company that can score you up to $897 in savings across its e-bike lineup, as well as NIU’s pre-Black Friday sale that is taking up to 64% off the brand’s KQi series of e-scooters. Lastly, we’re getting the first of EcoFlow’s Black Friday flash sales that is offering up to $1,347 off DELTA Pro and DELTA 2 Max bundles starting from $1,139. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Black Friday savings from EcoFlow, ENGWE, 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.
Expand Expanding CloseLyft aligns with Mobileye to bring large scale fleets of autonomous vehicles to rideshare services
Rideshare network Lyft has enlisted the help of self-driving and ADAS technology provider Mobileye to establish the widespread commercialization of autonomous vehicles to large fleet operators.
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Mercedes-Benz says its upcoming entry-level CLA will set the bar for EV range, charging speed, and efficiency with advanced new tech. Ahead of its arrival, Mercedes is giving us a closer look at the sporty electric car.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Model S Plaid becomes world’s quickest police patrol car
Unplugged Performance has unveiled its UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid police patrol car at Sema – becoming the world’s quickest police patrol car.
Expand Expanding CloseXPeng 2024 Tech Day: AI chips, L4 autonomy, eVTOLs, humanoid robots, and… range extenders?
XPeng Motors celebrated its annual Tech Day event in China earlier today, which was renamed “AI Day” for good reason. The topic of artificial intelligence dominated the Chinese mobility company’s incoming technologies, which were abundant. We got updates on a new in-house AI computing chip, a new Xpeng platform to support Level 4 autonomous robotaxis, flying cars, and eVTOLs, a new humanoid robot called “Iron,” complete with an existential launch video, and a surprising adoption of combustion-powered extenders that deliver up to 970 miles of additional range.
Expand Expanding CloseGM recalls, once again, its Chevy Bolt
A few years back, General Motors had to recall 142,000 Bolts in a major fiasco due to fire risk. This time around, however, just a small number of Bolts are being recalled, only 107. But the risk of fire is deemed high – according to the NHTSA – if these vehicles are charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Expand Expanding CloseVolvo confirms its best-selling EX30 electric SUV will arrive in the US before the end of 2024
Volvo’s “game-changing” electric SUV will now reach US buyers by the end of 2024. With strong demand, Volvo is fast-tracking EX30 deliveries. Pre-order customers will now get their new EVs ahead of schedule.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) soars as investors believe Musk will get things out of Trump, but what?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) soared by as much as 15%, but it settled down by about 11% at the time of writing on the Trump victory as Tesla shareholders believe CEO Elon Musk would get things out of backing the President.
But what?
Expand Expanding CloseToyota will hold off on EV investment decisions until ‘the very last moment’ as profits slip
Toyota is tightening the reins after seeing its first quarterly profit drop in two years. To maintain profits, Toyota plans to “hold off on investment decisions until the very last moment,” including EV and hybrid investments.
Expand Expanding CloseTrump wins, automakers worry, but BMW says it’ll be OK
Donald Trump wins a second presidential term, and BMW’s CEO Oliver Zipse came out with some quick remarks – amid what is likely panic among European automakers – that BMW will be fine because of its “very, very large footprint in the US.” Meanwhile, BMW’s profit margins hit a four-year low.
Expand Expanding CloseKYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle to be built on LiveWire’s platform
KYMCO, a leading Taiwanese scooter maker, has just announced the next step in its growing partnership with US-based electric motorcycle company LiveWire. The long-awaited KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will now be built on the Arrow S2 platform developed by LiveWire.
Expand Expanding CloseLiveWire unveils powerful electric maxi-scooter built on its motorcycle platform
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company spun out of Harley-Davidson, is flexing the versatility of the company’s S2 Arrow powertrain with the unveiling of an electric maxi scooter.
Expand Expanding CloseCybertruck dually, overland Kia concepts, and electric Mopars at SEMA
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we find out what a one-ton Tesla Cybertruck looks like, check out some clever, off-road Kia overland EVs, witness the electric rebirth of Plymouth with a plugin street rod, and more!
Expand Expanding CloseTesla plans mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries near its giant project
Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which consists of larger stations powered by solar and a microgrid battery system.
Although, this new one is a bit less ambitious.
Expand Expanding CloseLucid (LCID) is gaining momentum in Europe’s largest auto market with its luxury EVs
Home to luxury automakers like Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid just had its second consecutive month of record EV registrations in Europe’s largest auto market.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy repowering wind farms is wind power’s next big thing
Renewables developer Exus Renewables North America is giving a $200 million upgrade to Somerset County, Pennsylvania’s 139 megawatt (MW) Twin Ridges Wind Farm – here’s why repowering projects like this are the future of the wind industry.
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Honda is set to introduce a full line of battery electric walk-behind consumer and zero turn electric riding lawnmowers to its US power equipment dealers for 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseBlack Friday sales take $4,000 off EcoFlow power stations and up to $1,350 off e-bikes from ENGWE, Xtracycle, more
We’ve got a ton more Black Friday sales for you in today’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow being the first of the major backup power brands to launch its savings event and offering up to $4,000 in savings on units like the new DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station that is at a new $2,789 low. There’s also ENGWE’s sale that has a bunch of savings options too, which has lowered the L20 2.0 e-bike to $699, among others. Xtracycle has taken up to $1,350 off its cargo e-bike bundles starting from $3,999, while Greenworks’ 80V Venture Commuter and Mountain e-bikes are at some of their lowest rates from $1,281. We even have a surprise last-minute entry that was too sweet to pass up as four Juiced e-bikes are getting up to $1,899 taken off their price tags in a massive clearance sale, dropping them to new low prices across the selection that start from $1,300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early Black Friday savings from Velotric, the limited Hiboy EX6 e-bike low, 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.
Expand Expanding CloseAptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters
Aptera Motors is currently doing fine testing its first production-intent solar electric vehicles but has been very candid about its need for more funding to reach bonafide production. Its most recent SEC filing details slower-than-expected investments from convertible notes, and the startup’s co-CEO recently hinted that Aptera might revisit crowdfunding, seeking help from the loyal following that has helped it this far.
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