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Daily EV Recap: Tesla’s AI training tile
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Expand Expanding CloseA fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers
Chevy is offering a $4,000 discount for owners and lessees of Teslas and other EVs for the 2024 Blazer EV but with some quirky conditions.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2
Rivian has secured $827 million worth of incentives from the state of Illinois to expand its main factory in Normal.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what Electrify America’s EV charging plans are for 2024
Electrify America (EA) increased its total number of chargers to over 4,000 in 2023 – here’s what it’s aiming to achieve in 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $300 on Denago’s City 1 e-bike at $999, EGO Power+ pole saw $269, Greenworks electric 3-tool combo, and more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by Denago eBikes’ ongoing Earth Month Sale that is still taking $500 off a selection of e-bikes, like the City 1 High-Step Commuter e-bike for $999. It is joined by the EGO Power+ 10-inch Pole Saw and Power Head at $269, with extra ways to save, as well as the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 Leaf Blower Combo with 4.0Ah Battery for $600. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going.
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 CloseJoby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification
Urban Air Mobility specialist Joby Aviation is touting its latest milestone in eVTOL development today, relaying that it has completed testing of its pre-production aircraft and will now move into getting air certified using its production-intent eVTOL prototypes.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac balks on plans to go all-EV by 2030, may still offer gas cars for ‘a number of years’
GM luxury brand Cadillac has yet to give up on its plans to go electric by the end of the decade, but that strategy has wavered to the point where it might also include combustion vehicles, at least for the foreseeable future. Cadillac’s global vice president recently told reporters that the company has plans for its EV and combustion powertrains to “coexist for a number of years.”
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant
Tesla is preparing to launch its own in-car voice assistant, according to information in the source code of the latest update.
Expand Expanding CloseGogoro Pulse first ride: Testing the most high-tech performance electric scooter
When Gogoro rolled out its new high-performance electric scooter, the Pulse, the world got its first glimpse of an entirely new side of the company. Best known for its battery-swapping system and cute, brightly-colored scooters, the Pulse launched an edgy new look for Gogoro. But even more importantly, it also showed off an entire suite of new high-tech innovations.
And so when I received an invite to be the first Westerner to test ride the Pulse and share the experience with the world, I jumped on it. Every company seems to proclaim that their new e-scooter is like none other before, but only the Gogoro Pulse is one of the few that can truly mean it. This electric scooter marks a paradigm shift in what is possible for this form factor and with Gogoro’s swappable battery standard.
Expand Expanding CloseAcura ZDX S-Line first drive: A smooth, comfy ride, but it doesn’t scream ‘performance EV’ [Video]
Acura has officially launched its first-ever BEV – the ZDX, and we at Electrek got the invite to Montecito, California, to test drive the top-tier S-Line trim of the crossover SUV. Acura did many things right in its first venture into electrification, but is it worthy of the performance grade the Honda division is known for? Even more, is it worth the price tag? You be the judge.
Expand Expanding CloseThere’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer
A new type of electric bicycle battery is gaining traction in the industry, potentially ushering in unprecedented levels of safety and security for riders. Get ready, because we’re quickly approaching the age of the potted e-bike battery.
Expand Expanding CloseDaily EV Recap: Tesla pulls back on Supercharger
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Expand Expanding CloseThe US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales
The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production
Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production, according to supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC).
Expand Expanding CloseWhy gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer
Summer is coming in hot, and the impending heat is set to once again break the prior year’s record-breaking temperatures. For gas motorcycle riders, a scorching hot planet isn’t the only immediate source of discomfort outside. The benefit of riding electric is two-fold…
Expand Expanding CloseSave $729 on Hiboy’s Step-Thru e-bike at $850, Greenworks and WORX 1-day electric tool sales, and more
Today’s Green Deals feature more limited-time discounts than ever before, headlined by Hiboy’s latest sale that is taking up to $729 off EVs and bundles, led by the EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at $850. It is joined by three tool-specific 1-day Best Buy deals, with the biggest of them being the Greenworks 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw dropping to a new $250 low, as well as the return of the NIU BQi-C3 Pro e-bike to its $1,300 low. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going.
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 CloseToyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters
Toyota today announced that it’s turning its R&D office in Los Angeles into its new North American hydrogen headquarters.
Expand Expanding CloseElon Musk is throwing his weight around Tesla, comes in like a wrecking ball
We are getting more information on the ongoing layoffs at Tesla. Several employees describe the situation as Elon Musk “throwing his weight around” to solidify his status after being mostly absent over the last year.
But he is coming in like a dangerous wrecking ball.
Expand Expanding CloseCostco Auto is offering thousands off new EVs from Volvo, Chevy, Polestar, and more
For a limited time, Costco members can take advantage of notable deals on several all-electric models from some big names in automotive, including Volvo and Polestar. Learn more about the current EV deals from the Costco Auto Program below.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen Group is shelling out close to $1B in bonuses to lean down staff, compete with China
One day after posting a significant drop in Q1 profits, Volkswagen Group is looking to trim down its administrative staff in Germany to bolster 2024 returns. Volkswagen said it is offering close to one billion dollars in bonuses for employees who opt to end their contracts early.
Expand Expanding ClosePedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike
Pedego, one of the earliest electric bike brands to enter the US market well over a decade ago, has announced one of its biggest new e-bike rollouts yet. The company launched three new models consisting of the Moto, Cargo, and Trike.
Expand Expanding CloseDaily Ev Recap: Record-breaking Tesla megapack
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Expand Expanding CloseUS wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why.
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