Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs

Toyota said “god-level allies are coming to help,” and it looks like it’s coming true. After announcing several new partnerships with China’s tech leaders, Toyota will use advanced software, smart driving features, AI, and more in its upcoming EVs.

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NIU’s latest KQi 200F e-scooter at new $629 low, Bluetti AC300 expanded solar bundle hits new $1,799 low, Greenworks, Worx, more

Headlining today’s Green Deals is NIU’s latest KQi 200F Electric Scooter that has fallen to a new $629 low through the weekend. Right behind it is Bluetti’s AC300 Solar Generator bundle with an expansion battery and a 350W panel at a new $1,799 low, among several other home backup solutions from the brand. There’s also a Greenworks bundle of the 80V 770 CFM Cordless Axial Leaf Blower with 4.0Ah and 2.0Ah batteries at a $300 low, as well as two Worx offers at their best prices of the year. The first bundles the brand’s 20V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger 3.0 and a 360 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower with two batteries for $129, while the second gives you the Worx 13A 1,700 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer at $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Father’s Day Sale offers (with up to 10% bonus savings), the 48-hour EcoFlow flash sale (ending tonight), and more.

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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Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV spotted in public: Here’s our best look at the ID.2

The ID.2 is finally out for testing. Volkswagen’s new entry-level EV was spotted out in public, giving us our closest look at the production model so far.

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Hyundai has begun teasing the high-performance IONIQ 6 N

Hyundai Motor has released its first teaser images of its high-performance version of the IONIQ 6, promising it will “redefine the N driving experience once more.”

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BHP taps XCMG to clean up its global mining operations with electric equipment

The iron-mining giants at BHP have big plans to decarbonize their mining operations, and they’re turning to the Chinese heavy equipment electrification and automation experts at XCMG to help make it happen.

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BYD’s EV price war is headed overseas as its cheapest car launches in Europe for $25,000

After China warned that BYD’s recent EV price cuts are creating “war panic,” the company is now turning up the pressure overseas. BYD launched its most affordable EV in Europe, the Dolphin Surf, starting at about $25,000. The tiny EV is BYD’s top seller in China. Will it have the same impact in Europe?

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Rivian is offering $5,000 off a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T, but this is a limited time deal

Rivian is kicking off summer with another limited-time deal on its flagship R1 models. This month, customers can take advantage of $5,000 off the purchase or lease of a new Tri-Motor R1S or R1T.

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Personal electric flying machines are becoming dangerously affordable

There was a time when having your own plane was a pretty clear indicator that you were part of that upper crust of society. If it was a pricey and rare electric plane, then all the more. But those days are numbered as the influx of compact and powerful electric powertrain components collides with good old American entrepreneurism to create a number of interesting new electric flying machines that now make it cheaper to fly yourself than drive.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait

Tesla’s ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) in customer vehicles hasn’t improved all year, based on the best available data previously praised by CEO Elon Musk.

Now Musk points to having to wait until later this year, but wait for what?

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The US’s largest solar + storage project just hit a big milestone

AES just completed the first half of Bellefield, which will become the largest solar + storage facility in the US.

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