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Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]

Aptera production vehicle

Spoiler Alert: The low-speed function test is short and sweet but a milestone nonetheless. Solar EV startup Aptera Motors has finally given the public a look at its “PI-2” production-intent vehicle, which will now be used for real-world validation and testing en route to production… hopefully.

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Startup plans to solve the ‘many battery standards’ problem with new battery standard

There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards. Now a fresh mobility startup, Bingo, says they have the solution: a new battery standard.

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BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series: the ultimate solar power station for adventurers and creatives

BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series

Outdoor exploration just got a lot more nimble and high-tech with the new BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Series – Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2. This all-in-one backpack power station redefines what it means to stay powered on the go.

BLUETTI has a special limited-time early bird offer, but it disappears on November 15, so don’t wait!

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Biden-Harris administration awards $3 billion in Clean Ports grants

On today’s awarding episode of Quick Charge, President Joe Biden takes a trip to Baltimore to announce $147 million in EPA awards to the city’s Ports, which will support electrification efforts, clean up carbon emissions, and support some 2,000 union jobs at the Port — but that’s just a small part of the larger, $3 billion announcement.

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ENGWE E26 all-terrain e-bike $500 off with free gear, Exclusive $499 Bluetti AC180P low, Segway, Rexing, Anker, more

Today’s Green Deals are being led by ENGWE’s E26 Dual-Suspension All-Terrain e-bike that is coming along with some free gear at $899, alongside other models for the next two days. We’ve also got an exclusive low price on Bluetti’s AC180P Portable Power Station for $499, as well as Segway’s Ninebot S MAX Self-Balancing Scooter down at a $500 low, with other affordable commuters. Coming from Best Buy, we have two one-day only sales on Rexing’s J1772 to Tesla EV charging adapter at its $45 all-time low for the second time in 2024, while Anker’s EverFrost 50 Dual-Zone Portable Electric Cooler is down at $619. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Discover 1 Plus discount, ALLPOWERS’ 24,000mAh power bank, 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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Could McLaren go all-electric? UAE fund agrees to purchase 100% of the auto business to accelerate its growth

Electric McLaren

An Abu Dhabi-based investment firm has entered a non-binding agreement to buy 100% of McLaren’s automotive business, including a stake in the McLaren Group. The purchase goal is to bring additional capital to McLaren to accelerate its growth in vehicle development, particularly in electric vehicle technologies. If approved, could McLaren become the next supercar developer to go all-electric?

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