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Tritium debuts US-made, NEVI-compliant DC fast chargers
Tritium makes DC fast chargers in Tennessee, and it’s now accepting orders for its first EV charging system for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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The electric bicycle and e-motorcycle company SONDORS is teasing something new, and it looks a lot like an electric dirt bike.
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Tesla has poached a battery manufacturing expert to lead its dry electrode, which has been identified as one of the main bottlenecks for Tesla’s 4680 battery cell.
Expand Expanding CloseExtreme E’s May X Prix in Scotland will race EVs through a former coal mine
After releasing its tentative race schedule for season 3 in late 2022, we’ve known Extreme E has been planning an all-electric X Prix event in Scotland in May. However, today we have learned that the Scottish event will be a Hydro X Prix held at the site of a former coal mine before it’s revamped as a hydropower plant and wind farm.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: March 29, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Rivian deletes Camp Kitchen and Tunnel Shuttle from Gear Shop
Rivian has deleted the Camp Kitchen, Tunnel Shuttle, and R1T Tent from its online gear shop. All three were previously listed as “not available yet” until earlier today when their entries disappeared.
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Faraday Future has announced the start of FF91 production in its Hanford, CA, factory in central California, which it calls “FF ieFactory California.”
Expand Expanding CloseNorway goes big with its first offshore wind tenders
Norway has opened its first tenders to build two big offshore wind farms – and one could become the world’s first large-scale floating project.
Expand Expanding CloseBLUETTI launches dust tight and water resistant portable power with AC60 and B80 units
Power supply experts BLUETTI has broken new ground with the water and dust resistant AC60 and B80. With up to 2,015wh of expanded power, it bring energy to never before seen terrain of beaches, snowy mountains, or crowded tents with messy kids. While many power supplies are plug-and-play, not many of them are as care-free and trusted as the new AC60 and B80 from BLUETTI.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian (RIVN) stock bounces after Q1 delivery data indicates strong results
Rivian (RIVN) stock price is bouncing back from the all-time lows hit earlier this week as new data indicates the EV maker delivered more vehicles in Q1 than expected.
Expand Expanding CloseSiemens Gamesa’s largest offshore turbine will power the world’s second-largest offshore wind farm
Siemens Gamesa is going to supply its largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine to date to the UK’s East Anglia 3 – the world’s second-largest wind farm.
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Stop using your gas mower and get this 21-inch 80V cordless electric Greenworks instead for $480 in New Green Deals
Have you been waiting for the perfect time to kick gas and oil to the curb for lawn mowing? Well, now’s your chance to join team electric for your weekly yard care duties. Today only, you can get a 21-inch 80V Greenworks cordless electric lawn mower for $480 at Best Buy. It includes a 4Ah 80V battery and charger, delivering plenty of runtime to handle most residential yards mowing up to .5-acres on a single charge. Not only does this get rid of your need to fill up the mower with gas weekly, but also cuts down on emissions and noise as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that 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 CloseMercedes previews its first fully electric Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV
Mercedes-Maybach teased its first fully electric series production model, the Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV, ahead of its April debut.
Expand Expanding CloseFord (F) projects a significant breakthrough with plans to sell its first EVs in this key region
Ford Motor (F) is gearing up to launch its first EVs in the Middle East in 2024. According to a report from Bloomberg, the automaker expects significant results from expanding its zero-emission lineup in the region.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business
Tesla is on the hunt for a lot of electricians as it grows its solar and battery business after the tax credit was increased to 30% last year.
Expand Expanding CloseThis new street-legal electric utility vehicle is a mini pickup with a dump truck bed
Club Car, an iconic golf cart producer, introduced the Club Car Urban LSV and XR on Wednesday, its latest street-legal electric vehicle. The Club Car Urban EV is a mini pickup built to get the job done with a dump truck bed for conveniently hauling and dumping payloads with several other cargo options.
Expand Expanding CloseHow one country set aside nearly $500M for electric vehicle subsidies, but not for cars
The age of electric vehicles is upon us, and has been for years now. Electric cars have received most of the attention, but in many countries, it is actually electric two-wheelers like e-motorcycles and e-bikes that are silently revolutionizing the way people commute.
Expand Expanding CloseQuick Charge Podcast: March 28, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Here are 5 vital things you need to know about heat pumps
Electrek spoke with Heidi Gehring, associate director, cooling product marketing at Carrier HVAC, about the five essential things to know about this energy-efficient, cost-effective way to heat and cool a home.
Expand Expanding CloseKia premieres EV9 7-seat SUV, 336-mile range, V2G capabilities, and GT version
As promised, following our first glimpse at official images last week, Kia has fully launched its long-anticipated EV9 SUV ahead of pre-orders next quarter. In addition to further details regarding some of the technology we’ve already seen in Kia’s first third-row EV, the automaker shared exciting news regarding sustainability, autonomy, over-the-air updates, and vehicle-to-grid capabilities.
Meet Hawaii’s first solar and wind-powered electric catamaran charter
Kohala Blue, a boat tour operator in Kawaihae on the Big Island of Hawaii, has introduced what it calls the first renewable electric catamaran charter in Hawaii. The Dolce Vita is powered by an electric propulsion system that is charged by solar panels, wind turbines, and propeller regeneration.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter
Tesla (TSLA) appears to be on pace for a record quarter for deliveries led by solid performance in the US, China, and Norway.
Expand Expanding CloseKentucky is about to get a huge non-lithium battery gigafactory
EnerVenue is going to open a 1 million-square-foot gigafactory in Kentucky to produce ultra long-life metal-hydrogen stationary batteries.
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SWFT FLEET e-bike lets you ride up to 37 miles per charge this spring at $700 in New Green Deals
Now that the weather is starting to get nicer outside, it might be time to switch your car for an e-bike to get to work. That’s where the SWFT FLEET e-bike comes in. Delivering over 37 miles of range per charge, and topping out at 19.8 MPH for speed, this e-bike is a great way to get some wind in your hair and ride to work all without using a single drop of gas or oil. Today, it’s on sale for $700 at Best Buy, which delivers $300 in savings at 30% off the typical rate, marking the second-best price we’ve seen to date. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that 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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