Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles

Tesla (TSLA) has issued two recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles.

The fixes are small, but it will still put a strain on its service team.

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NYPD buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E, approves option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3s

New York City is closing out the year with a big electrification move as it adds 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs to its fleet and it approves the option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans.

Most of the vehicles are going to the NYPD and other emergency service departments.

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Good lookin’ fatty! Gen3 Outcross fat tire electric bike review

Fat tire e-bikes are tons of fun for both on and off-road riding, but their large proportions don’t always look the best. The Gen3 Outcross manages to maintain a sleek-looking frame despite rocking big ol’ 4-inch fat tires.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 29, 2021

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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The largest solar farm in Kentucky will be built on a former coal mine

A 200 megawatt (MW) solar farm will be built on a former coal mine in eastern Kentucky. It will be the largest solar project in Kentucky and will provide employment opportunities for former coal workers.

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Home Depot offers up to $549 off RYOBI outdoor lawn gear, more in New Green Deals

Home Depot wants you to kick gas and oil to the curb in 2022, and to help with that, you’ll be able to save up to $549 on RYOBI battery-powered lawn tools today. Notably, the 21-inch snow blower is on sale for $599 and the 48V 42-inch riding mower is $549 off, among many other discounts. 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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Mazda says its first electric car is not so bad for buyers who also have a second car for long distance

Mazda’s first electric car, the MX-30, is disappointing to many in the EV community due to its short range. Now, the Japanese automaker says that it is not so bad for buyers who also have a second car at home for longer travel.

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TuSimple successfully operates 80-mile, autonomous semi-truck ride on public roads without a human present

Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple announced that it has completed what it is calling the world’s first fully-autonomous semi-truck ride on open public roads without a human present in the vehicle and without human intervention.

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Tesla is sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and more

Tesla is going to start sponsoring Formula SAE electric racing teams with free battery cells and discounted hardware.

The automaker has often hired former students who participated in these competitions.

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The US saw record wind turbine capacity installation in 2020

More wind power capacity was installed in the US than any other generating technology in both 2019 and 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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