28 companies worth $1T to automakers: These are the ZEVs we want right now

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The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA), a coalition of 28 major US and global companies and fleet operators, released a letter today urging automakers to rapidly expand their zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) offerings. The group also specified what kind of vehicles they want. CEVA, which is led by nonprofit Ceres, includes such corporate heavy hitters as Amazon, American Airlines, Best Buy, DHL, T-Mobile, and Uber.

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Cruise around this fall for nearly 40 miles on SWFT’s e-bike at $1,200, more in New Green Deals

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Fall weather is in full swing, so it’s time to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather that we’re having across the country. SWFT’s ZIP e-bike lets you do just that with near-20MPH speeds and the fact that it can travel almost 40 miles on a single charge. At $1,200, this is a great way to enjoy the weather while also cutting down on emissions while traveling locally. 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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Genesis GV60 electric SUV comes with great specs and fake engine noises

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Genesis has revealed more details about its upcoming GV60, an upcoming electric SUV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform powering the Ioniq electric vehicles.

Like the Ioniq 5, it comes with great specs, but also some dumb features like fake engine noises.

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My powertrain and AMP-1 tours revealed a refreshing team culture at Lucid Motors behind the Air

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I recently had an exclusive opportunity to visit Lucid Motors’ powertrain manufacturing and AMP-1 facilities and test drive a Lucid Air Dream Edition (Performance). Inside and out of my detailed tours full of manic note scribbling, I had tons of time to mingle with members of the Lucid team, from manufacturing employees at AMP-1, to Lucid’s CEO himself. What I discovered was a company-wide focus on teamwork, efficiency, and the utmost quality – an ethos that is apparent when you view the Lucid Air sedan up close.

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After selling 4 electric scooters every second, Ola raises $200M at $3B valuation

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Ola has just announced a major new funding round and a sky-high valuation that follows on the heels of unprecedented demand for its new electric scooters. With an extra $200 million of funding raised at a new $3 billion valuation, Ola is quickly becoming a major disruptor in the electric scooter market.

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Tesla produces 1 millionth battery pack at Gigafactory Nevada

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Tesla employees have confirmed that the company has produced its 1 millionth battery pack at Gigafactory Nevada.

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EGEB: Oil and gas lobbyists are trying to stop clean energy with Facebook ads

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Fossil fuel lobbyists are using Facebook ads to try to thwart crucial climate-change initiatives.
GM says it will source 100% clean energy for its US sites by 2025.
SolarReviews launches a new solar calculator that doesn’t require you to sign up.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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Tesla starts suing former customers for defamation in China

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Tesla appears to be going on the offensive in China as it is reportedly suing two former customers for defamation over comments they have made about the automotive brand.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 29, 2021

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Check out the absurdly fast 60 MPH standing electric scooters built for the eSC racing league

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They say the first car race occurred shortly after the second car was built. Speed junkies have long created races around just about every form of transportation out there, so it comes as no surprise that electric scooter racing would eventually pop up.

What is surprising though is just how freaking fast these racing scooters actually are, capable of exceeding 60 mph (100 km/h) on what looks like an overgrown kid’s toy.

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