Tesla to open new battery manufacturing equipment factory in Canada

Tesla confirmed that it is going to open a new factory to build battery manufacturing equipment in Canada.

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Kobalt’s 80V Max 21-in. electric mower sees price cut to $449 (Save $150), more in New Green Deals

While summer might be over, it’s never a bad time to cash in on off-season lawn care savings. Right now you’ll find that Lowe’s is offering Kobalt 80V Max electric yard tools from $99, with the company’s 21-inch electric mower falling to $449, $50 below our previous mention. 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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Equinor pulls out of Ireland, and a $2.3B floating offshore wind farm

Norwegian wind giant Equinor is not only pulling out of what would be the Atlantic’s first floating offshore wind farm, it’s also pulling out of doing business in Ireland altogether.

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VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line

In a new note to his management team, as he is being challenged by his own workforce, VW CEO Herbert Diess explained why the German automaker needs to be more like Tesla.

Surprisingly, a lot of it has to do with manufacturing – something that Elon Musk said would become Tesla’s main advantage.

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Proximity to EV action becomes stock Viagra to legacy companies

One thing seems certain these days: If you’re a legacy car sector company wanting to give your stock price a serious goosing, find some way to thrust yourself into the EV news cycle.

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Tesla confirms acquisition of battery startup in new patent

Tesla confirmed that it quietly acquired Colorado-based battery startup SiILion, Inc., in a new patent for a silicon-based battery anode.

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Super Soco to debut premium electric motorcycle brand for US, European market

Super Soco electric motorcycles are known for being lightweight, affordable, and plentiful. But now the company is hoping to add the word “premium” to the list by starting a new brand of higher-end electric motorcycles for the US and European markets.

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Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices across the board again, adds new standard paint

Today, Tesla has updated its pricing for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to increase prices across the board once more.

The automaker’s cheapest vehicle has now increased in price by over 20% this year alone.

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Quick Charge Podcast: November 4, 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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Magicycle’s 52v Cruiser is a Fully-Loaded Fat-Tire Power House

Magicycle breaks onto the USA electric bike scene with a full power fat-tire cruiser that includes a comfortable stance and a wealth of extra goodies. The high powered 52v electric system can clim most any hill, and the full-house of commuter accessories can tackle most any situation. With a clean look and decent components, there’s a lot to love about the Magicycle Cruiser.

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