Tesla App Store concept is so real you can almost touch it

We’ve heard for a while now that Tesla would be implementing an app store system to allow third parties to build functionality into the TeslaOS. Today we were tipped to an impressive rendering of what such an app store would look like, and it almost seems real.

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VW CEO Diess disagrees with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying L3 autonomy requires Lidar (plus VW EV Pickup, summer OTA, and more)

In a wide-ranging AMA on Reddit today, VW CEO Herbert Diess provided answers to a ton of questions from the Reddit community, some of which were news to us. Importantly, he clarified Volkswagen’s position on Autonomy and ID.4 charging update timelines while waxing eloquent on a low-price VW EV and everyone’s favorite, the Microbus.

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These four rechargeable AAAs will replace single-use batteries for $14, more in New Green Deals

While the devices in our homes that use traditional batteries is dwindling with many brands moving to built-in rechargeable alternatives, it never hurts to have a few AAAs on hand for products that require them. Instead of buying single-use batteries that get thrown away after the charge is depleted, consider picking up a 4-pack of rechargeable AAAs with a charger while it’s on sale for $14 from its normal going rate of $25. 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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Tesla is facing potential penalties in Korea for ‘overstating’ the range of its EVs – have they ever heard of ‘your mileage may vary’?

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced that they are weighing potential penalties on Tesla for allegedly “overstating the range” of its electric vehicles. However, the reason for it is questionable, to say the least.

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Ingenity ‘launches’ 23E all-electric day-boat at the Miami International Boat Show

The all-electric boat manufacturer Ingenity Electric unveiled its second model at the Discover Miami International Boat Show today. The luxury day-boat, known as the 23E, features Ingenity’s patent-pending modular “skateboard” design and joins the manufacturer’s sportier GS22E boat.

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A Hawaiian macadamia nut farm gets solar and storage, achieving 100% renewable power

 Hawaii-based Mauna Loa, one of the world’s major macadamia nut brands, just got a 1.2-megawatt solar farm and 500 kW battery storage system. The new solar and storage join existing clean energy sources at the facility, which means it’s now powered by 100% clean energy.

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Videos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production lines

Several Tesla employees and contractors at Tesla Gigafactory Texas posted videos on Snapchat from inside the factory – giving us a rare look at the production lines.

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Tesla (TSLA) secures lithium supply from upcoming mine in Australia

Tesla (TSLA) has signed a contract to secure lithium supply from an upcoming mine in Australia developed by Liontown.

The critical material to battery production is expected to start flowing in 2024.

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Jaguar will use NVIDIA AI for self-driving in future vehicles starting 2025

Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with NVIDIA to use their DRIVE Hyperion 8 platform for future vehicles. NVIDIA’s system will power autonomous and driver assistance systems and will render visualization of the vehicle’s environment.

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Watch the first flight of Candela’s upcoming C-8 flying electric boat ahead of full-scale production

Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is no stranger to taking flight in its hydrofoil electric boats. But today’s announcement marks new ground as the company’s upcoming Candela C-8 takes its maiden voyage before serial production begins later this year.

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