Tesla Cyber Rodeo event livestream and news hub: everything you need to know

Tesla is holding its Cyber Rodeo event at Gigafactory Texas today starting in a few hours, but the actual presentation is starting at 9:00 P.M. (central time – 10:00 P.M. eastern time).

Here you will find the livestream and our news hub with everything interesting that comes out of the event.

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EGO’s POWER+ 56V yard tools don’t require gas at up to $50 off, more in New Green Deals

If you’re looking for ways to be greener this spring and summer, there’s no better choice than to replace your gas-powered tools with battery-powered alternatives. Right now you can save up to $50 on EGO’s POWER+ 56V yard tools, including the 14-inch brushless cordless chainsaw at $220. 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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KORE to build 12 GWh lithium-ion battery factory in Arizona

KORE Power is now ready to build the first lithium-ion battery factory wholly owned by a US company.
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Tesla ‘recalls’ another 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another software update fix

Tesla is again in the headlines in China – the world’s biggest EV market – due to a recall of over 120,000 vehicles in China, but it’s another over-the-air software update fix.

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Review: GMC’s Hummer EV ‘Super(size)truck’ is excess in every way

GMC flew Electrek out to Scottsdale, Arizona, last month to test-drive the new Hummer EV on proving grounds, back roads, highways, and desert trails. After a few days with this beast, it is clear that this thing has all the bells and whistles – but with a huge 200+ kWh battery, is the Hummer brand still a little excessive?

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Bafang launches new M510 high-power lightweight electric bike mid-drive motor

Bafang, a leading Asian supplier of electric bicycle drive systems, has just unveiled its newest electric bicycle motor intended to improve upon one of its popular high-power drive units. The M510 is said to be a lighter-weight solution that still provides high performance for powerful electric bikes.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration regarding EV charging, along with Mary Barra and other auto leaders

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and several other auto industry leaders, like GM’s Mary Barry, met with the Biden administration regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to a new release from the Department of Transport.

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Tesla raises prices on Model 3 vehicles with nickel-based battery packs

Tesla has implemented another price increase (its third in about a month), but this time it only affects Model 3 vehicles with nickel-based battery packs.

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Watch as several Volcon Grunt electric motorcycles go for a swim riding right through a river

Electric motorcycles have a wide range of advantages over their gas-powered counterparts. While most electric converts tout their low operation cost, lack of maintenance, and smoother power delivery, there’s one other big advantage that often goes unnoticed: the ability to essentially submerge in water and continue operating. A new video shows a series of Grunt electric motorcycles doing just that.

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 6, 2022

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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