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VW Chattanooga plant, where ID.4 is made, votes to unionize in historic move

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VW’s Chattanooga Assembly Plant has voted to join UAW, in a historic move on the back of several recent union wins in the US.

Friday, Apr 19

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April

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It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month.

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Podcast: Tesla layoffs, all-in on Robotaxi, shareholders vote, and more

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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s massive round of layoffs, Elon Musk putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi, important…

Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm

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Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2, its first commercial offshore wind farm.

NIO denies new layoff rumors amid recent wave of EV job cuts

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Chinese EV maker NIO is denying rumors of a second round of layoffs circulating on social media. The speculation comes as several EV makers recently announced plans to scale back.

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ZEEKR unveils deluxe version of its MPV with marble and curtain glass called the 009 Grand

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EV brand ZEEKR has unveiled a new ultra-luxe version of its existing 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The new 4-seat ZEEKR 009 Grand was designed to deliver passengers “extreme luxury,” clad with polished marble, chrome accents, a giant…

Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

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Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park was considering ditching gas engines soon. But activists put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the…

Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package

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Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder, Leo Koguan, confirmed that he is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package and the re-election of two board members.

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Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer

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Polestar’s new electric SUV, the Polestar 4, is set to hit the Korean market in June, Hyundai and Kia’s home turf.

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Wheel-E Podcast: 2 kW Juiced JetCurrent e-bike, Lectric XPress, & more

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bike launches such as the Juiced…

Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries

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Tesla has recalled Cybertruck due to a defective accelerator pedal and in the process, the automaker confirmed having delivered at least 3,800 deliveries.

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I yeeted an electric bicycle battery into a tub of water to see what happens

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I test a lot of electric bicycles. It’s kind of my whole thing. People tell me I test more e-bikes than anyone else on the internet, but who’s counting, right? Yet here’s the thing: most of my e-bike testing involves just riding around on…

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Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car

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Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car.

Thursday, Apr 18

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

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Volvo and battery giant CATL are teaming up to turn old EV batteries into new ones. The partnership aims to further reduce the carbon footprint of EVs by recycling key battery materials.

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You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger

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GM Energy just debuted vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional EV chargers – here’s how GM’s EVs will keep the lights on.

Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

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It’s been a week of new beginnings in the e-bike market, with today’s green deals once again headlined by a special pre-order discount, this time on Lectric’s all-new XPress Commuter e-bikes, with some models receiving $500 off discounts…

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We drove all of Lucid’s 2024 Air models and got a sneak peak at its upcoming ‘Mid-Size’ EVs

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In addition to our recent drive of the Lucid Air Sapphire, we got the opportunity to test drive all of the American automaker’s 2024 models, including Pure, Touring, and Grand Touring, and have shared our thoughts below. As part of our…

Tesla leaks new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’ details

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Tesla has leaked some details about its elusive new Model 3 Performance ‘Ludicrous’, which is expected to launch any day.

Hyundai bets on new materials to improve its upcoming electric vehicles

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Hyundai is constantly looking for ways to improve the range and performance of its EVs. With its latest partnership, Hyundai will develop new materials for better EV performance.

SixThreeZero Electric Rickshaw review: This fun e-bike can carry an entire family!

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E-bikes simply aren’t niche anymore. The US has awoken to the fact that electric bikes can replace cars for many around-the-town trips and even on longer commutes. But what if you need to take multiple kids to school or want to drive your…

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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday

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Tesla has launched a new website aimed at convincing shareholders to vote for reinstating Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation plan.

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EV prices are down 18% over the past year as drastic price cuts take effect

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Electric vehicle prices are down 18% so far this month compared to April 2023. With most automakers launching aggressive discounts, many EVs are on fire sale right now. Some are even being offered for five-figure discounts.

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XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU

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According to a recent post from XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, the automaker’s self-driving ADAS navigation-guided pilot (NGP) is being tested on German roads and showing “great promise,” leading the way for an XNGP rollout throughout…

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US to restore tariffs on solar panels from China – Reuters

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The Biden administration is expected to restore US tariffs on imported solar panels from China and other countries, according to a Reuters exclusive.

Rivian (RIVN) is cutting another 1% of jobs as the EV maker works toward profitability

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Rivian (RIVN) is cutting more jobs as the EV maker aims to improve profitability. This is the second round of layoffs this year, but it’s only 1% of the workforce this time.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Lucid Air Sapphire first drive: An all-electric work of art that’s almost too f’ing fast… almost

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FINALLY YA’LL! Nearly two years after its initial announcement, we drove the 1,234 horsepower Lucid Air Sapphire in all its tri-motor glory. Spoiler alert! It did not disappoint. This EV is a masterclass in power and efficiency, setting…

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Tesla spent $200,000 to advertise on Elon Musk’s X so far

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Tesla confirmed that it spent $200,000 to advertise on Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, so far.

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The US now has an actual plan to connect clean energy to the grid

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The US Department of Energy has just released its first-ever roadmap to speed up the connection of more clean energy to the grid.

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

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After a slow start, Toyota is looking to shake things up with its next round of electric cars. Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. It could be followed by other familiar names like…