Anker SOLIX Earth Day Sale takes up to 65% off power stations + FREE gifts and exclusive bonus savings, Jackery, Worx, NAVEE, more

Kicking off this week’s Green Deals, we have Anker SOLIX launching its massive Earth Day lineup of power station deals with three tiers of free gifts and our exclusive bonus savings code – all starting from $120. There’s also the one-day-only deal hitting Jackery’s 2,042Wh Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station for a $999 low, two notable Worx tool deals on the Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart, and the Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower, Vacuum, and Mulcher, as well as a new low on the NAVEE K100 e-scooter for kids, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together into the latest edition of our Electrified Weekly roundup.

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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Toyota’s electric SUV was the third best-selling EV in the US in Q1

The bZ, Toyota’s electric SUV, leaped past the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Chevy Equinox EV, and Ford Mustang Mach-E to become the third-best-selling EV in the US in the first quarter.

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Uber begins early test rides of Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro autonomy systems

Level 4 autonomous technology expert Nuro shared the latest milestone of a partnership with Uber Technologies and Lucid Motors to develop a fleet of Gravity Robotaxi SUVs. Per the company, a select group of riders has begun test rides in California.

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Hyundai’s new ‘Venus’ IONIQ EV spotted in public for the first time [Images]

After unveiling the new Venus and Earth last week, we are already getting our first look at Hyundai’s new IONIQ EV in real life.

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Volkswagen promises new ID.3 and ID.4 will be ‘true’ EVs as it gears up for an all out EV blitz

After admitting it had lost touch with buyers, Volkswagen’s CEO promises to get it right with its new EV lineup launching this year. Volkswagen’s EV blitz kicks off next week, starting with the updated ID.3.

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Slate Auto closes funding round with enough financial runway to reach next stage of production

This morning, Slate Auto announced it has closed a Series C funding round after raising enough capital to continue development into its next stage of EV production in the US.

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Key evidence disappears from Tesla involved in bizarre crash

Someone stole a critical piece of evidence from a Tesla Model Y involved in a violent crash in Bergen, Norway — the network card responsible for storing and transmitting crash data to Tesla’s servers.

The revelation raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation into the 2023 crash, in which the Tesla taxi accelerated to 90 km/h and launched into the air before slamming into a kiosk.

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Sunward launches full range of extended range electric drill rigs [video]

Last week, Chinese heavy equipment brand Sunward unveiled unveiled a new class of rotary drilling rigs that combine electric drive and actuation with onboard range-extending generators – bringing smooth, low-vibration performance to projects just about anywhere.

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Why does Western media keep failing on the Royal Enfield electric motorcycle launch?

There’s a strange pattern emerging in Western coverage of Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. And if you’ve been following the story closely, it’s getting harder to ignore.

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Hot pursuit: watch this Harbinger electric van chase down a package thief [video]

With some 440 hp and nearly 1,200 lb-ft of instant electric torque on-hand, the Harbinger electric delivery van is more than capable of keeping up with modern day traffic. To show off just how capable it is, Harbinger’s marketing team has put together this fun, fictional, high octane voltage chase scene.

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