ZEN Yachts sells its first ZEN50 electric catamaran featuring solar roof, automated wingsail, and Starlink internet

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Infant electric boat manufacturer, ZEN Yachts, has announced its first US order for its flagship ZEN50 solar electric catamaran. The zero-emission sailing yacht is currently under construction in Europe and will arrive with some pretty luxurious features including two kitchens, a high-tech fully-automated wingsail, and Starlink internet from SpaceX.

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Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices rise

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Electric cars are now three to six times cheaper to drive in the US as gas prices are getting higher and more volatile.

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Maserati unveils Grecale SUV, offers glimpse of all-electric Folgore option ahead of 2023 production

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Following news of its “Folgore” electrification strategy last week, Maserati has unveiled its new Grecale SUV to the public, including a first look at the all-electric version scheduled to arrive next year. Below are some of the first public images of the electrified SUV.

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Greenworks 24V brushless string trimmer uses no gas or oil at $115, more in New Green Deals

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Ready to finally kick gas and oil out of your yard work routine? Well, today’s Greenworks deal that we found helps you to do just that with a 24V 13-inch string trimmer for $115. Delivering a brushless TORQDRIVE motor, this string trimmer includes a 4Ah battery to tackle up to 1/4-acre on a single charge. 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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Lucid and BYD will use NVIDIA’s DRIVE self-driving platform

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NVIDIA announced two new automotive clients for their DRIVE self-driving platform, EV startup Lucid Motors and Chinese EV giant BYD. BYD will use the system in their next-generation vehicles, and Lucid revealed that they are already powering their DreamDrive ADAS system with NVIDIA’s DRIVE Hyperion platform.

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Aqua superPower and X Shore team up to expedite electric boat adoption in Europe and North America

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Marine fast charging network, Aqua superPower, announced a strategic alliance with electric boat manufacturer X Shore to promote market adoption through the expansion of marine infrastructure. As Aqua superPower’s first ambassador, X Shore will connect to the latter’s superchargers at boat shows and installations.

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The Shyft Group signs multi-year agreement with Proterra to power its Blue Arc electric delivery vans

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The “Proterra Powered” moniker continues to expand throughout the commercial EV industry, as The Shyft Group is the latest OEM to sign a multi-year supply agreement to use Proterra battery systems in its vehicles. Shyft Group will implement Proterra’s battery technology into its modular EV chassis and Blue Arc electric delivery vans.

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The UK’s offshore wind pipeline reaches 86 GW, sees a 60% increase in 12 months

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The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects has now reached 86 gigawatts (GW), according to new research published today by not-for-profit renewable energy trade association RenewableUK.

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Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin

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Tesla has officially started deliveries of its first made-in-Germany Model Y vehicles, which marks an important moment in Tesla’s expansion.

CEO Elon Musk was present to hand over the first cars and he gave a brief speech.

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Aventon launches new Pace 500 and 350 electric bikes with big updates for fast, quality e-bikes

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The Aventon Pace 350 and Pace 500 were already solid options in their respective commuter e-bike categories. But now Aventon has launched new next-gen models for both e-bikes, offering interesting design and component updates as well as some impressive performance specs.

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