Aptera CEOs discuss IPO plans, solar EV production, 3-wheel variants, and a possible 4-wheel model

Video footage meant for investors has leaked, showing Aptera Motors co-founders and co-CEOs Steve Fambro and Chris Anthony discussing many topics about the solar EV startup’s future, including a potential IPO.

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US battery storage smashes deployment records in Q4 2023

The US battery storage market shattered deployment records across all segments in Q4 2023 – a 101% increase from the previous quarter.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

Amber has launched AmberCare, an EV-specific warranty program in the US for aging Tesla models 3, Y, S, and X. 

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Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru e-bike is just $800, Greenworks electric tool deals, more

Today is the first day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event, with today’s green deals all seeing new and returning low prices as a result. Headlining the best discounts today is the Hiboy EX6 Step-Thru Fat-Tire e-bike at a new $800 low. It is joined by the Greenworks Pro 80V 580 CFM Cordless Electric Axial Leaf Blower also falling to a new $306 low, as well as Jackery’s Explorer 500 Portable Power Station returning to its $349 low. 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.

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VW is ready to bring autonomous driving to large-scale production

VW is now the first vehicle manufacturer to develop a Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) service vehicle for large-scale production.

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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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Move 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 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.

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Move 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 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.

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Jeep-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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Jeep-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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