Ford shares plans for several more EVs in Europe and a JV to build a massive commercial vehicle battery plant in Turkey

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American automaker Ford Motor Company, has outlined plans to expedite its push for EVs in Europe, promising nine all-electric models by 2024, seven of which are new to a lineup that already includes the Mustang Mach-E followed by the E-Transit next quarter. Vehicles from commercial unit Ford Pro, and the recently announced Ford e, combine to further expand Ford EV adoption in Europe.

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Autonomous freight company Einride introduces its first ever ‘Remote Pod Operator,’ creating an entirely new career in shipping

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During a presentation at SXSW, autonomous freight technology company, Einride, has publicly introduced its first “Remote Pod Operator,” Tiffany Heathcott. Heathcott is a trucking-veteran that will bring her driving expertise within the truck to her remote operating station, representing a potential paradigm shift of how we safely and efficiently transport cargo.

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Sono Motors begins building its series-validation SEVs in new white bodies ahead of 2023 production

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Sono Motors has moved one phase closer to production of its Sion Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV), as it has completed its prototype phases and has begun building series-validation vehicles for testing and certification. The startup plans to build 37 validation SEVs that will be built with white bodies instead of the usual black exterior we have grown accustomed to, as the Sion has progressed.

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GEN3 Groove fat tire e-bike with 45 mile range now $400 off at $1,200, more in New Green deals

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The first day of spring is this weekend, so you’ll want to be ready to hit the trail with a new fat tire e-bike. To get you ready, the GEN3 Groove is the perfect e-bike to hit the trail with thanks to its 4-inch wide tires and powerful 500W motor that can propel it up to 20 MPH. With a range of 45 miles before needing to be recharged, at $1,200 you’re saving $400 on this premium machine. 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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Scientists figured out a way to clean dust off of solar panels without using water

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Dust on solar panels reduces their output significantly, so they need to be kept clean. But what’s the best way to do that? Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have a solution.

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Nikola asks shareholder approval to add 200M common shares to scale Tre production and finish building Arizona plant

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ZEV manufacturer, Nikola Corporation, shared plans to ask its shareholders for approval to dilute their current holdings in order to add 200 million new shares, which would raise about $1.5 billion based off its closing price on Friday. The startup plans to use the funds to scale production of its Tre BEV trucks and finish building its US manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona.

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Tesla is increasing solar prices as supply chain costs are rising

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After achieving the best prices in the solar industry, Tesla has significantly increased solar panel installation prices as supply chain costs are causing pressure on the whole solar industry.

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Building electric bikes in Detroit? Behind the scenes look as FLX begins ‘US-based e-bike production’

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The Babymaker II electric bike from FLX was unveiled last month when it went on pre-sale, and it shocked the market with more than just an edgy name and low price. The bike was also said to be destined for US manufacturing in Detroit, Michigan.

Now that early production has begun, and we’re getting a behind the scenes look at just what goes into assembling these e-bikes in the US.

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Ford to release second electric car based on VW’s MEB platform

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Ford and VW announced that they are expanding their electrification partnership, and the former is going to release a second electric car based on VW’s MEB platform.

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Tesla starts releasing big Full Self-Driving Beta update

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Tesla has started releasing a big new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software update with a lot of improvements.

The automaker might widen access to the beta if this update “performs well”, according to CEO Elon Musk.

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