China claims title of having world’s largest EV charging network

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A report out of China, citing recent data from the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance, hands the crown to the country as having the world’s largest EV charging network. With over 2.2 million charging stations throughout the country, China’s EV infrastructure continues to expand at an impressive rate, while other countries, including the US, have some serious catching up to do.

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Tesla recalls about 2,700 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over a suspension issue

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Tesla confirmed to the NHTSA that it is recalling 2,791 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles over a suspension issue.

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Autoflight completes first flight of autonomous V1500M eVTOL aircraft

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Relatively young eVTOL developer Autoflight announced it has successfully completed the first flight of its V1500M four-passenger aircraft. This electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vessel is equipped with autonomous technology and can currently travel 250 km (155 miles) on a single charge. Autoflight will seek certification for this eVTOL in China, alongside its other electrified aerial vehicles, as the country continues to push the commercialization of urban air mobility (UAM).

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Segway Ninebot ES2-N electric scooter goes up to 15.5MPH at $200 off, more in New Green Deals

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While the weather is cooling off, there are still times throughout the winter when it makes sense to enjoy the great outdoors when traveling to or from work, the store, or a friend’s house. Well, the Segway Ninebot ES2-N electric scooter makes this type of travel fun and good for the environment at the same time, making now a great time to pick it up while on sale for $450. 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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First look at Tesla’s Sentry Mode live view that lets you scare people away with voice modifier

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Tesla owners are starting to try the new Sentry Mode live view and revealed that it also lets you broadcast audio to your car with a voice modifier.

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Harley-Davidson unveils nostalgic BMX-themed electric bicycle as latest limited-edition e-bike

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Harley-Davidson has just pulled the sheet off its most recent custom electric bicycle, the Serial 1 MOSH/BMX. It’s the latest addition to Serial 1’s 1-OFF limited edition series.

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Oil giant TotalEnergies extends EV chargers in its French gas stations

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The French oil mastodon TotalEnergies is making amends – and doubtless seeking to make a buck from renewables as well – by installing fast-charging stands for EV cars at its gas stations along France’s highway system.

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Toyota fixes Tesla’s ‘yoke’ steering wheel in its first electric SUV with steer-by-wire system

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Toyota has unveiled a steering wheel similar to Tesla’s “yoke” steering wheel in its first electric SUV, but the automaker has introduced an important feature that fixes the main problem of the Tesla yoke.

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US to expand offshore wind in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico

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The Biden administration’s Department of the Interior yesterday announced new actions to build offshore wind farms in the Atlantic, off the coasts of Massachusetts and the Carolinas, and in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features

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Toyota has unveiled what could be considered as its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features.

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