Ford is actually installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations

Ford has started installing its Tesla Supercharger lookalike charging stations as the automaker insists on copying the design instead of the business model.

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Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin

Some Tesla employees are reportedly organizing a union at Gigafactory Berlin, and IG Metall – one of Germany’s most powerful unions – is behind it.

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Segway’s E45 electric scooter travels 28 miles on a single charge for $700, more in New Green Deals

If you’re looking for a way to travel to and from work, or just around town, then Segway’s Ninebot E45 is a great buy all around. Currently $140 off, it’s down to $700 at Amazon today which marks the third best price that we’ve tracked all-time. On top of that, you’ll be able to ride for 28 miles on a single charge, which is quite impressive for an electric scooter. Plus, you’ll 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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Polestar confirms Precept concept will be the Polestar 5 and offers a sneak peak of the final design

As part of its ongoing YouTube documentary series tracking the progress of the Precept concept reaching full production, Polestar has confirmed the EV will be called the Polestar 5. The third episode of Precept: from Concept to Car also offers a glimpse at the final design of the Polestar 5, which is slated for production in 2024.

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Portugal closes its last remaining coal plant

Portugal has shuttered its last remaining coal plant, becoming the fourth country in the European Union to do so, along with Austria, Belgium, and Sweden.

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Tesla Model X gets turned into war machine with dual machine guns coming out of the falcon wings

A YouTuber managed to turn a Tesla Model X into a war machine with dual machine guns deploying out of the falcon wing doors.

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This powerful electric boat from ex-SpaceX engineers is the latest e-watersports startup

Arc’s founders may have started with rockets, but now they’re getting their feet wet with high-power electric boats. And a new funding commitment from a former Tesla exec means that their high-performance Arc One electric boats may soon be gracing a waterfront near you.

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Tesla Cybertruck reservation backlog reaches $80 billion in value based on latest tally

Based on the latest tally, Tesla has a backlog of over 1.2 million Cybertruck reservations worth over $80 billion.

But there’s still no production in sight.

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NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more

Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company.

Among the new models on display today at the show are the new MQi GT EVO, RQi Sport, NQi GTS, YQi, and BQi KQi.

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These new work-ready electric motorcycles from CAKE are perfect for deliveries, handymen

Swedish electric motorcycle company CAKE is unveiling its new CAKE :work line of electric motorcycles today at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. The :work bikes feature a wide range of accessory mounts that can be used for everything from mounting cargo boxes to miter saws, and their batteries can even be used for providing off-grid power for tools and devices.

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