Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices across the board again, adds new standard paint

Today, Tesla has updated its pricing for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to increase prices across the board once more.

The automaker’s cheapest vehicle has now increased in price by over 20% this year alone.

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Quick Charge Podcast: November 4, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Magicycle’s 52v Cruiser is a Fully-Loaded Fat-Tire Power House

Magicycle breaks onto the USA electric bike scene with a full power fat-tire cruiser that includes a comfortable stance and a wealth of extra goodies. The high powered 52v electric system can clim most any hill, and the full-house of commuter accessories can tackle most any situation. With a clean look and decent components, there’s a lot to love about the Magicycle Cruiser.

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VW CEO is facing a no-confidence vote after telling the truth about the need to go electric fast

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess is in hot water. He’s apparently facing a no-confidence vote after pressure from the automaker’s worker council over his comment about the need to go electric faster.

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Zero unveils new 2022 SR electric motorcycle, bigger battery, additional tech

Zero unveiled its latest 2022 Zero SR electric motorcycle along with some major new battery announcements and other tech updates in front of a gathering of journalists in Lower Manhattan this morning. Electrek was there front and center to bring you the first look at Zero’s new technology.

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CN purchases battery electric freight locomotive from Wabtec to support sustainability goals

Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced the purchase of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive, the first to join its 19,500-mile rail network. The purchase was part of CN’s sustainability strategy to reduce freight transportation emissions and will be supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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Tesla and Hertz reportedly have a disagreement over how fast Tesla can deliver 100,000 electric cars

Tesla and Hertz are reportedly in the middle of a disagreement over how fast the former can deliver the 100,000 electric cars that the rental company ordered.

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Lightning eMotors sells first 70-seat electric double decker bus with a 640 kWh battery

Electrified commercial fleet developer Lightning eMotors has announced the sale of an all-electric double-decker coach bus that seats 70 passengers. The converted diesel coach now contains a 640 kWh battery pack installed by Lightning eMotors, offering an estimated range of over 200 miles. According to the company, this is the largest known battery capacity for this vehicle type.

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Save $80 on ROCKPALS 120W solar panel with 18W USB-C, more in New Green Deals

ROCKPALS has you covered for off-grid adventures when you bring the company’s 120W/18V portable solar panel along. It has built-in USB-A QuickCharge 3.0 as well as 18W USB-C so you can power portable devices without any extra gear. Alongside that, with the ability to connect two together for additional power, you won’t miss out on a thing even when off-grid. Today’s deal shaves $80 off its normal going rate and marks one of the best prices that we’ve tracked all-time. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, 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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Tesla upgraded Model X with higher battery energy density and more powerful motors

New EPA documents reveal the main powertrain upgrades that Tesla applied to the new Model X – higher battery energy density and more powerful motors.

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