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Tesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs

Tesla has partnered with IronRidge, a solar mount manufacturer, to combine their products into a solution that’s expected to slash rooftop solar costs.
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Polestar (PSNY) has officially teamed up with Tesla, granting its EVs access to Tesla’s Superchargers in China.
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The EPA has finalized its proposed 2027-2032 emissions rule, which is expected to result in a large increase in zero emission vehicle sales as vehicle exhaust limits rise rapidly through the end of the decade, on top of a separate rule yesterday from DoE about EV mpg-equivalents. Both rules were softened from their original proposals just like automakers asked for, but the largest automaker lobbyist is still complaining.
Expand Expanding CloseMove over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV will compete with Ford’s F-150 Lightning in overseas markets.
Expand Expanding CloseSo much for ‘all-electric’ – Fiat 500e may come with a gas engine

Stellantis-owned Fiat has had high hopes for its all-electric Fiat 500, available in the US, but now a report says that the company may backtrack due to low demand and add an ICE version to the lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla produces enough battery cells for 1,000 Cybertrucks a week

Tesla has confirmed that it has ramped battery cell production enough to 1,000 Cybertrucks a week at Gigafactory Texas.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep-owner Stellantis and California strike Trump-proof deal on emissions

Stellantis – the parent company of Jeep, Chrysler, Fiat, Dodge, and Ram – says that it will comply with California’s stricter emissions policy requiring two-thirds of new cars to be zero-emissions or all-electric by 2030 – and will commit to the deal even if former President Donald Trump makes a return to office and tries to dismantle the policy.
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Two men have been charged in New York for trying to sell Tesla battery manufacturing trade secrets to undercover agents.
Expand Expanding CloseDaily EV Recap: March 19, 2024
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Flexible printed perovskite solar achieves a record 11% efficiency

Researchers led by Australia’s national science agency had an efficiency breakthrough with roll-to-roll flexible printed perovskite solar cells.
Expand Expanding CloseBMW’s first quad-motor M Performance EV spotted testing [Video]

The first quad-motor EV from BMW M was recently spotted testing in icy conditions, revealing the high-performance electric car’s sporty design.
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Segway debuts fully automated Navimow i110N robot lawn mower with satellite positioning
Segway debuts its new Navimow i110N Robot Lawn Mower on Amazon after a successful European launch that began two weeks ago. Now available for pre-order, the new i Series models are designed for yards up to 1/4-acre in size on a single charge and introduce the company’s updated Exact Fusion Location System 2.0, a vision-enhanced RTK GPS, alongside AI-assisted mapping functionality to meticulously navigate complex terrain and adapt to any changes as they appear.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla NACS cables are showing up on ChargePoint EV chargers

Four of ChargePoint’s EV charger models can now support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector cables.
Expand Expanding CloseLincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

After Ford announced a surprising shift to more affordable EVs, its luxury Lincoln brand is putting electric on the back burner.
Expand Expanding CloseTax filers: If you’re claiming IRA tax credits, then you need this free tool

If you bought an EV or made electric upgrades in 2023, then use this Rewiring America tool to confirm which Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits you qualify for.
Expand Expanding CloseSave $1,000 on Gotrax’s Everest electric dirt bike, plus wood pellet smokers and grills start from $266, more

Leading the charge of today’s green deals is a one-day only sale on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike at $1,000 off. It is joined by a collection of discounted wood pellet grills and smokers, with the KingChii Pro Series 02 Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill standing tallest at a new $266 low. Last but not least, WORX has some outdoor tools and combos on sale with the 20V PowerShare 10-inch Cordless Chainsaw landing at $99. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week.
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 CloseTesla goes into its pockets to sell its EVs in China

Tesla is going deep into its pockets to offer discounts in order to sell its electric vehicles in China at the end of this quarter.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

After new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) crossed 48.2% last week in China, BYD’s CEO Wang Chuanfu said at this rate, 50% NEV share could happen in the next three months.
Expand Expanding CloseCandela raises record funding to solve the biggest problem with electric boats

The innovative Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just announced its biggest funding round ever, reeling in €24.5M (US $26.6M). Fresh off the announcement of the first commercial user of the company’s new P-12 electric ferry, Candela is now flying closer to its goal of replacing combustion engine watercraft with efficient electric boats in both the recreational and commercial boating industries.
Expand Expanding CloseVolvo’s new EVs are attracting Ferrari-like wait times because they are ‘the right products’

Despite reports suggesting EV demand is cooling, Volvo’s new EVs, including the EX30 and EX90, are attracting Ferrari-like wait times. The head of online business at Volvo Germany, Alex Zurhausen, says customers are waiting because they have “the right products at the right time.”
Expand Expanding CloseTesla hires semiconductor manufacturing expert to help with battery production

Tesla has hired an experienced semiconductor manufacturing executive to help ramp up its battery cell production.
Expand Expanding CloseXPeng Motors announces new AI-centric brand targeting EVs priced as low $14,000

Leading Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors has publicly shared plans for a new EV brand to deliver affordable, AI-driven smart cars to young consumers. Targeting China’s A-class segment of EVs priced between RMB 100,000-150,000, XPeng’s new brand could help pave the way for more affordable EVs around the globe.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD taps US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to power its next-gen EV fleet

US chip-making giant NVIDIA is expanding ties with several Chinese automakers, including BYD, as the race for the best software and features heats up. BYD will use NVIDIA’s Drive Thor to power its next-gen EV fleet.
Expand Expanding ClosePenske and Hitachi just launched a big electric truck charging pilot

Hitachi and Penske Truck Leasing have launched a high-capacity electric truck charging pilot at a major commercial truck depot in California.
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