Meet the Toyota e-Palette: A $200,000 autonomous EV that can do it all

Is it an electric vehicle? Bus? Shuttle? It’s all of it. Toyota launched the e-Palette, a futuristic autonomous EV that works as a people mover, delivery van, or even a pop-up mobile shop. But with prices starting at nearly $200,000, it’s not exactly cheap.

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Tesla board links ‘the future of Tesla’ to Elon Musk’s ridiculous compensation

Tesla’s Chairwoman of the Board, Robyn Denholm, says that voting for Elon Musk’s compensation package of up to $1 trillion is essentially voting for Tesla’s future.

She insists only Elon Musk can make this future come true without ever explaining why.

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Avant joins the electric wheel loader race with new, 2-ton e747

Finnish equipment brand Avant Techno Oy is making their biggest push yet into the electric wheel loader market with the launch of the all-new Avant e747, packing a 47 kWh battery and serious, diesel-beating performance.

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Jeep maker Stellantis takes a jab over EV sales, but BYD’s response is perfect

Former Jeep brand CEO Antonio Filosa, now head of Stellantis, took a shot at BYD over EV sales. BYD responded with the perfect comeback.

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XPeng begins localized EV production in Europe with plans to expand

Six months after announcing plans to begin EV production in Europe with the help of contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, XPeng Motors has begun rolling two initial all-electric models off those assembly lines overseas. The Chinese automaker continues to deepen its presence in the EU to gain a larger market share.

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Elon Musk sends Tesla’s stock soaring on $1 billion purchase amid suspicious transactions

Elon Musk bought over $1 billion worth of Tesla’s stock, sending the share price soaring. The move comes amid highly suspicious option transactions on Tesla’s stock.

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Volkswagen is delaying the Golf EV, an electric SUV, and more

The iconic hatch is still going all-electric, but not soon enough. Volkswagen is delaying the electric Golf, an upcoming electric SUV, and more, due to rising costs.

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5+ year review: The e-bike gear that’s lasted me half a decade or more

When it comes to e-bike gear, most of us have been burned before. That “waterproof” pannier that started leaking after the first storm, the multitool that rounded out on its tenth bolt, the lights that faded faster than a dying AA battery. I’ve had my share of disappointments. But over the past decade of nearly daily riding, there’s a small handful of e-bike tools and accessories that have stood the test of time. I’m talking half a decade or more of constant use, surviving rain, dust, sun, and the occasional crash, and still going strong.

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E-quipment highlight: Greenworks 60V cordless electric chainsaw

Greenworks’ latest 60V cordless chainsaw delivers performance that rivals many gas models, but without the harmful emissions or annoying pull cord. Whether dropping saplings, pruning thick limbs, or clearing up trails after a storm, this battery-powered tool is ready to work.

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107 global partners back XCMG push to electrify the mining industry

Heavy mineral and metals mining is one of the dirtiest industries on the planet, but Chinese equipment giant XCMG doesn’t think it has to stay that way. To prove it, the company has unveiled a sweeping pledge to electrify and decarbonize mining — and they’re dragging over 100 global partners with them.

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