Ford likely to enable all dealers to sell EVs amid shifting plans

With changes expected to Ford’s electric vehicle certification program, all Ford dealers will likely be able to sell EVs. Ford is reportedly preparing to open the program amid feedback from its dealers.

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Ford likely to enable all dealers to sell EVs amid shifting plans

With changes expected to Ford’s electric vehicle certification program, all Ford dealers will likely be able to sell EVs. Ford is reportedly preparing to open the program amid feedback from its dealers.

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Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus power station sees first discount to $419, Murf EV sale, Best Buy Greenworks deals, and more

Closing out this week’s Green Deals before Memorial Day officially arrives, Jackery’s Explorer 600 Plus Portable Power Station leads the pack as it receives its very first discount, dropping the price to $419. It is joined by Murf Electric Bikes taking $400 off all its e-bike models, like the Fat Murf e-bike for $2,195, as well as a collection of 80V Greenworks tools and bundles from Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale starting from $185. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.

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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Visiting the little-known Chinese controller maker behind the biggest e-bikes: Lishui factory tour

On a recent trip to China, I visited a wide range of companies and factories in the micromobility industry. Many had big names and bigger reputations, but one company surprised me as a silent, relatively unheard-of force behind many of the biggest e-bike companies in the world.

Meet Lishui, the company you’ve probably never heard of but have almost certainly used their products.

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Nissan preps for next-gen LEAF EV production, but ‘a real challenge’ awaits

Nissan is preparing to begin production of the next-gen LEAF, which could happen as early as next March. Although work is already underway for the new EV, “a real challenge” awaits at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.

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China threatens tariffs up to 25% on imports in retaliation for EU probe, US tariffs on EVs

Ten days after the Biden administration introduced a 100% tariff on on several categories of Chinese goods, including EVs, China has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on its own vehicle imports. Those threats are also targeted at the EU, as China’s Ministry is requesting the results of a recent probe while imploring Europe not to take the same action as the United States.

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Lucid (LCID) cuts US workforce by 6% ahead of Gravity electric SUV launch

Lucid (LCID) is the latest EV maker to reveal job cuts to reduce costs. As part of a new restructuring plan, Lucid plans to reduce its US workforce by 6%, or about 400 employees.

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Tesla officially breaks ground at Megafactory in China

Tesla has officially broken ground on its new Megafactory project to build Megapacks for energy storage in China.

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Tesla officially breaks ground at Megafactory in China

Tesla has officially broken ground on its new Megafactory project to build Megapacks for energy storage in China.

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