Lightning eMotors unveils its new Lightning eChassis for purpose-built commercial EVs

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Fleet EV developer Lightning eMotors has unveiled a new rolling chassis, purpose-built for Class 4 and 5 commercial EVs. The proprietary Lightning eChassis can support 1,500 lbs greater Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on average compared to other commercial vehicles in the same class. With the debut of its new eChassis, Lightning eMotors has claimed the title of the first commercial EV manufacturer to offer both purpose-built trucks and electrified conversions of legacy OEM platforms.

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John Deere takes a step into the future with first fully autonomous tractor

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John Deere revealed its first fully autonomous tractor today at CES 2022, building off of what it says are 20 years of AI development – and it’s not a concept. The self-driving John Deere is already up and running on select farms and available for sale.

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Tesla Supercharger network is now ‘officially’ in all 50 states with public Hawaii station

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Tesla announced that it installed a new Supercharger station in Hawaii, which means that the Supercharger network is now “officially” in all 50 states.

I say “officially” in quotes because technically, there was already a station in Hawaii, but there was a big caveat.

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Denmark PM wants fossil-free flights by 2030

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she wants to “make flying green” in an ambitious New Year’s speech that included a commitment by Denmark’s government to make domestic flights fossil fuel free by 2030 – how the country will achieve that goal is still in question.

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Quick Charge Podcast: January 4, 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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Panasonic turns to JB Straubel’s Redwood for recycled battery materials to supply Tesla Giga Nevada

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Panasonic announced that it is going to purchase copper foil produced from recycled materials by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials for battery cell production at Gigafactory Nevada.

The materials will end up in Tesla vehicles – going full circle.

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How many Americans expect to never drive an EV in their life? New driver report reveals it is more than you think

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As we look back on 2021, we can say that it was another tremendous year for EV adoption despite setbacks from a continued pandemic and supply chain shortages. Looking ahead to 2022, an arsenal of new EVs are in the pipeline, offering a strong prospect of the most successful year for EVs yet. With gas prices going up and EV prices going down, many new consumers are looking to go green ASAP. But how many American’s truly plan to drive an EV next year? In the next ten years? How many never plan to drive an EV in their lifetime? All these questions have been answered in a recent report from car insurance brokerage app, Jerry. Here are some of the results.

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GEN3 Verve electric scooter and accessory bundle now $250 (50% off), more in New Green Deals

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If you’re looking for ways to be more environmentally-conscious as we head into 2022, consider ditching your car for an electric scooter when there’s a quick errand to run. Gen3’s Verve electric scooter is a great choice for those tasks with its 15MPH speed and 20 mile maximum range per charge, meaning you can run to the store or work without having to burn a single bit of gas or oil. Plus, it’s 50% off right now, available for just $250 when you follow the instructions below. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. 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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Jim Rowan announced as new CEO of Volvo Cars

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Volvo Cars announced to day that Jim Rowan would be taking the helm as CEO & President, but it’s Jim’s background in EVs and autonomous driving tech that should make the rest of the industry sit up and take notice: Volvo is serious about self-driving cars.

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Ford launches F-150 Lightning online configurator, starts at $40,000 but $74,000 for bigger battery

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Ford has launched the F-150 Lightning’s online configurator and revealed all prices and options in the process.

It starts at $40,000 and it can be configured to a price up to $93,000 with all the options.

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