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Drone company DJI unveils new electric bike brand Amflow

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After teasing the launch of its first two-wheeled product, the drone and camera powerhouse DJI has now unveiled an electric mountain bike under the Amflow brand. Take a look at the new Amflow PL, powered by DJI’s own new drive system.

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Hydrogen trucks retreat from Australia as battery electric sales surge

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Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb.

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The US just greenlit the offshore wind farm Trump vowed to kill

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Shell-EDF’s Atlantic Shores South is the US’s ninth commercial-scale, offshore wind farm approved under the Biden administration – Trump wants to cancel it.

EV sales slump? No one told Blue Bird (BLDB), their stock is soaring!

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EV stocks have had a rough couple of months, but Georgia-based bus brand Blue Bird has seen its stock price more than double in the last year as the company’s electric buses make their way to school districts around the country.

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More Cybertruck delays, GM and Hyundai break records, and a new electric classic

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is delaying Cybertruck deliveries, 3rd time’s a charm for FSD transfers, EV sales are up all over, big trucks go far, and a classic electric Porsche.

China is building a mammoth 8 GW solar farm

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State-owned power company China Three Gorges Renewables Group will build an 8 GW solar farm as part of a nearly $11 billion integrated energy project.

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Hispano Suiza will do a hill climb and show off its new 1,114 hp Carmen Sagrera at Goodwood

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Boutique electric hypercar developer Hispano Suiza announced it would return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month to showcase two of its latest vehicles. One on display will be its newest model, the Carmen Sagrera, which packs four…

Luxury at sea: First ride on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat from Maserati and Vita Power [Video]

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Part of my recent trip to Northern Italy with Maserati included a riveting cruise around Lake Maggiore on the all-electric TRIDENTE boat. Designed by Maserati and propelled by Vita Power, this luxury day boat is as swanky as it is fast……

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Tesla starts pushing its third ‘one-time’ FSD transfer to boost Q3 demand

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Tesla’s third instance of its ‘one-time-only’ Full Self-Driving transfer scheme is in full effect now, allowing owners to transfer their purchase of FSD capability to a new vehicle on purchases before August 31.

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GM tops Q2 and first half EV sales records as Chevy Blazer, Equinox EVs roll out

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GM broke Q2 and first-half EV sales records with new models like the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs hitting the market. However, GM’s new electric cars were not the only ones driving growth, as sales of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EVs…

Clean energy marketplace EnergySage just went US-wide

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EnergySage today announced its expansion to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., becoming the first clean home energy consumer comparison site to go nationwide.

Tesla pushes non-Foundation Cybertrucks to ‘late 2024’

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Tesla Cybertrucks without the $20,000 “Foundation Series” package will now start delivery in “late 2024,” rather than this quarter as previously expected.

Current Classics: electric 911 restomod captures the desired aesthetic

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There’s nothing quite like a classic, air-cooled Porsche 911 for setting the tone — and this Essenza series 2 electric conversion from Voitures Extravert promises to be better, faster, and stronger than the original. Whether it is or isn’t…

Save up to $1,430 during Juiced’s July 4th e-bike sale, Worx Landroid robotic mower lows, 1-day Tesla EV charger adapter sale, more

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Today’s Green deals are all riding the 4th of July wave to lower prices, headlined by Juiced’s latest holiday sale that is giving you a 10% off sitewide discount to stack with already-discounted e-bikes and accessories, with a few…

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A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks just broke ground in Mississippi

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Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR broke ground on a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 set new Q2 US sales records as EV hot streak continues

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Hyundai is showing no signs of slowing down in the US EV market after a record-breaking second quarter. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both set new Q2 sales records as demand for long-range EVs at an affordable price continues to climb in…

BYD secures new EV leasing partner to take on Europe

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China’s BYD has found a new EV leasing partner in Europe as it expands overseas. BYD signed a deal with leading car leasing firm Ayvens to distribute its vehicles across Europe.

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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

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Kia’s EV sales in the US doubled in the first half of the year, hitting a new record. After selling over 5,000 EVs for the third straight month, Kia looks to keep the momentum going in the second half of 2024.

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Rivian (RIVN) deliveries remain flat in Q2, but things are looking up in the second half of 2024

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Electric vehicle maker Rivian (RIVN) delivered nearly 13,800 EVs in the second quarter of 2024. Although Q2 deliveries remained flat from Q1, Rivian plans to ramp up output in the second half of 2024. Here’s what to expect.

Tesla (TSLA) announces Q2 deliveries: beat expectations

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Tesla (TSLA) has officially released its Q2 2024 delivery and production results. The automaker confirmed having delivered 444,000 electric vehicles last quarter.

American Airlines invests more in ZeroAvia, commits to purchase 100 hydrogen-electric engines

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Popular US flight operator American Airlines is continuing its venture into more sustainable air travel by increasing its investment in Hydrogen-electric aviation technology developer ZeroAvia. Building off a previous Memorandum of…

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Drone maker DJI shows teaser for first electric bike

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It sounds a bit out of left field, but there’s not really any other way to interpret a new teaser posted by drone maker DJI on the brand’s Instagram. It looks like DJI has an electric bicycle in the works.

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CASE CE launches all-new, 3.8 ton electric wheel loader (but wait, there’s more!)

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CASE CE is responding to government regulations that are pushing industries towards a zero-emission future by developing a new line of all-electric equipment – which now includes a new, 3.8 ton compact wheel loader.

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Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!)

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Fifty million miles. Eighty million kilometers. Two thousand laps around Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot. However you measure it, there’s no denying it: Volvo Trucks have driven a whole lot of battery-electric miles!

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Tesla self-cleaning robotaxi, electric semis go autonomous, and can we trust Exxon?

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Tesla’s robotaxis could have a self-cleaning feature, electric semi trucks are taking off in Canada, NIO is busting sales records globally, and ExxonMobil is mining 100,000 metric tons of lithium. All this and more on today’s episode of…

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Ford CEO calls out America’s love for ‘monster vehicles’ with smaller $30,000 EV coming

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As the leader of the over 120-year-old automaker, Ford CEO Jim Farley has an essential job of steering it into the future. Farley said smaller EVs, which Ford is shifting toward, are “super important for our society.” Meanwhile, Farley…

Two more New England offshore wind farms just got the all-clear

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Avangrid (NYSE: AGR) now has full federal approval of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms.

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Save $405 in Lectric July 4th e-bike sale, ALLPOWERS power stations up to $1,300 off, 1-day Worx chainsaw deal, more

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Happy July friends! We’re kicking off the month alongside this week’s Green Deals with Lectric’s 4th of July sale that is taking up to $405 off e-bike bundles, with the biggest savings happening on the XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes at $1,199.…

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NIO shatters records in June, delivering over 20K EVs for the second straight month

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With over 20,000 electric vehicles delivered (again) last month, NIO broke its monthly and quarterly records. The surge comes with new models rolling out as NIO aims to expand the brand.

EV battery maker SK On to buy 100k metric tons of Arkansas lithium from ExxonMobil

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EV battery maker SK On has signed a non-binding agreement to buy lithium from ExxonMobil’s first planned extraction project in Arkansas.