Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations

While Tesla has struggled to deliver on the hype of its self-driving promises, Einride has been quietly developing a Level 4 self-driving electric truck. Now, that quiet effort is paying off. For the first time, the company is operating a fully autonomous, heavy-duty EV on public roads in Europe.

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Hacker reveals details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y

A hacker has revealed new details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is likely going to be the automaker’s most affordable level yet.

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Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!

Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and this one is the most exciting yet, because for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to be next.

Climate XChange is working hard to help states transition to a zero-emissions economy. Every ticket you buy supports this mission while giving you a chance to drive home your dream EV.

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Porsche says EV intransigence will lose it $6B. Its solution? Move even slower

Porsche has announced a delay in some future EV models, which parent company VW says will cost it $6B in forward profits. It’s doing this amid a global boom in EV sales, instead committing to an inferior powertrain choice that will only make it more irrelevant as a company.

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Generator giant Briggs & Stratton can now power your home with batteries

For decades, Briggs & Stratton has helped keep the lights on after the storm with its gas-powered generators. Now, the company is bringing that legacy into the modern electric era with a home backup battery — and a new partnership with EG4 is making it easier than ever to integrate Briggs’ batteries into your home solar setup.

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Two days left to comment on EPA’s plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands

In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient and more costly to fuel. That plan went up for public comment last month, and the public comment period closes in two days, on September 22.

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Illinois awards $18.4M in restored NEVI funds to build EV charging stations

Illinois is expanding its EV charging network with $18.4 million in federal grants that were restored after being unlawfully frozen by the Trump administration. The grants come from the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which supports Illinois’s goal of registering 1 million EVs by 2030.

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Is Rivian mulling the idea of offering customers a purple exterior?

A Rivian owner and EV enthusiast recently shared images of a purple R1S Quad out in public with manufacturer plates. Could it be a new exterior color Rivian will offer customers, or is this just a rare shade applied to a one-off test vehicle? Regardless of its future, a purple Rivian is already garnering plenty of comments from the online community.

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Podcast: Tesla goes all-in on Elon, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan kills Ariya, and more

In 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 going all-in on Elon with his new comp package, Robotaxi crashes, Nissan killing Ariya, and more.

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The Kia EV4 GT may be the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]

Kia is already giving its new electric sedan a sporty upgrade. The EV4 is due for the “GT” treatment, and we are getting a look at it up close. Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable EV sports car we’ve been waiting for?

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