Swedish electric boat maker Candela launching its next-gen C-8 flying electric boat in Venice

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It’s not a strange sight to see silent flying boats zipping around the Stockholm Archipelago, where Swedish boatmaker Candela produces its C-7 hydrofoil electric speedboats. That popular model has already spread across Europe and the US as well, but is soon to have its position as the company’s flagship model usurped by Candela’s next-generation C-8. The new model will be formally launched a week from today at the Salone di Nautico Boat Show in Venice, Italy.

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Tesla structural battery pack is removable, but it is quite an ordeal

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Tesla’s latest service manual does reveal that Tesla’s structural battery pack is removable – something that was thought of as a problem due to the design.

It’s actually doable, but it is quite an ordeal.

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 19, 2022

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

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Elon Musk accused of sexual misconduct, CEO preemptively called it ‘Democratic dirty tricks campaign’

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Elon Musk, CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, is being accused of sexual misconduct in a new report. Without directly commenting on the case, Musk is hinting that it is part of a campaign of “political attacks” carried out by Democrats.

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Four EU countries set a massive offshore wind target of 65 GW by 2030

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Four EU countries – Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands – jointly announced yesterday that they have set an offshore wind target of at least 65 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and then intend to more than double that combined total to 150 GW by 2050.

For perspective, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, as of September 2021, there were 35.3 GW of global offshore wind capacity.

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EGO’s 56V 21-inch electric lawn mower makes yard chores easy at $549, more in New Green Deals

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Are you still using a gas-powered lawn mower? Well, it’s time to change that and kick that bad habit to the curb. Right now you can pick up . The bundle includes the mower, two 4Ah batteries, and a fast charger, capable of delivering 65 minutes of cutting on a single charge. All of this happens with no gas, oil, and $100 in savings. 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 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 is building one of the world’s largest Supercharger stations in the Mojave Desert

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Tesla has started building a new Supercharger station in the Mojave Desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas that will likely become tied for the largest Supercharger station in the world.

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Heybike Ranger, Value Packed Folding eBike [Video]

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Heybike, makers of eBikes small and large, has set a new standard for a feature rich electric folding bike. With so many ways to enjoy electric bikes, the Ranger model can make short work of any commute, off-road short-cut or an otherwise hum-drum day.

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Tesla (TSLA) stock has fallen and some important investors appear to panic

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Tesla’s (TSLA) stock has fallen significantly in the last few months, and even more so over the last week with the broader market and being removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index. Now some important investors appear to panic, and one is asking for a stock buyback program from Tesla.

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Tesla might not love California, but California still loves Tesla

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Tesla might not love California, or at least not enough to keep its headquarters there, but California still loves Tesla, or at least enough to buy more Tesla vehicles than ever.

Tesla sales in California are up 83% this year.

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