Zero Labs introduces generation 3 EV platform, new converted classic to come in 2022

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Classic EV developer Zero Labs Automotive has shared new details of its third-generation EV platform, on which its vehicle conversions will now sit. With close to 2,000 proprietary upgrades compared to its previous platform, Zero Labs has begun to deliver new EV versions of classic ICE vehicles to customers, and has shared further details about its future plans.

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3 things I learned on a rural Florida road trip in my Tesla Model 3

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I recently drove from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tallahassee, Florida, and back in my Tesla Model 3. It’s a five-hour drive each way, and it was my first real road trip longer in my EV. Here are three things I learned.

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Tesla’s Giga casting strategy to be adopted by half a dozen other automakers

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Tesla’s approach to using giant casting machines, nicknamed Giga Press, to make car bodies with just a few massive casted parts is catching on in the auto industry.

A Tesla supplier says that it is working with about half a dozen other automakers taking the same approach.

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Ditch gas with Sun Joe’s 48V electric chainsaw at $105, more in New Green Deals

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Now that we’re solidly into winter, you might need to fell a few trees on your property to provide warmth to your home. That’s where Sun Joe’s 48V electric chainsaw comes in, with its 16-inch bar and powerful 1200W motor. Currently on sale for $105, today’s deal returns it to the all-time low that we’ve tracked at Amazon. 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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Hennessey announces $3 million electric hypercar with 6 wheels and motors

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Hennessey, an American car tuner better known for its gas-guzzlers, announced its first electric vehicle: a $3 million electric hypercar with six wheels powered by motors and a private jet interior.

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Factorial Energy adds investments from two more automakers to develop its solid-state EV batteries

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Factorial Energy, a US-based solid-state battery developer, has announced not one, but two new investments from automakers Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Each looks to jointly develop EV solid-state batteries with Factorial, joining previous investors Hyundai and Kia.

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Himiway launches three more premium e-bikes: fat tire, cargo, and full-suspension models

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Himiway has long offered just two models of e-bikes (or technically three if you count step-over vs. step-through), but times are changing and so is the company’s electric bike lineup. The three new models also swap in several new upgrades, such as better motors and more premium brakes.

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Tesla enables in-car purchases and subscriptions

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Tesla has started to enable in-car purchases and subscriptions in its latest software updates.

Owners can buy a “Premium Connectivity” straight from their center console inside Tesla vehicles.

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Ford likely to have more EV sales than ‘all in’ GM for 2021, analyst concludes

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According to a recent research study by Morgan Stanley, Ford Motor Company is on pace to outsell General Motors (GM) in the EV market for 2021. The research compares Ford’s EV sales through the first ten months of this year against GM’s, while noting the latter’s halt to Bolt production.

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Elon Musk says SpaceX could face ‘genuine risk of bankruptcy’ from Starship engine production

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In an email sent to SpaceX employees, obtained by Space Explored, Elon Musk addressed the ‘crisis’ of Starship Raptor engine production and said the company could face a ‘genuine risk of bankruptcy’ if the company is unable to achieve a Starship flight rate of once every two weeks next year.

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