Ola denies delay of its 70 mph electric scooters, plans test rides and says deliveries on track

The Ola S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters recently became the fastest-selling electric scooters in the world upon their debut. But now the company is pushing back against claims that it is running behind schedule to get those scooters out to pre-order customers.

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Tesla Autopilot vindicated by event data in highly publicized fatal crash ‘with no one at the wheel’

Tesla Autopilot has been vindicated by its event data recorder in a highly publicized fatal crash that was reported as having “no one at the wheel.”

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Clean energy jobs: Here’s what happened in 2020, and what’s coming

Clean energy employment reached 12 million globally in 2020, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the eighth edition of “Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021.”

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Ørsted is going big on US offshore wind and this is what it needs to succeed

Denmark-headquartered Ørsted is the largest offshore wind company in the world. David Hardy, who became CEO of Ørsted Offshore North America in October 2020, testified today on Capitol Hill, before the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Energy Subcommittee. Here’s what he said this morning.

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Volocopter is bringing eVTOL vehicles to Japan with public test flights in 2023

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) specialist Volocopter recently announced it has joined the Osaka Roundtable with the goal of bringing its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) technology to Japan. Volocopter has also committed to showcasing its flight technology during Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. With an order already in place from its investor, Japan Airlines, Volocopter looks to begin public test flights of its eVTOL vehicles in Japan as early as 2023.

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Sun Joe’s 24V pole saw reaches up to 14 feet high for just $90, more in New Green Deals

While your taller trees might not get trimmed often due to requiring a ladder, this cordless 24V pole saw easily helps tackle those higher tasks. With a maximum reach of 14 feet, this saw makes it quite simple to reach most trees without ever pulling out the ladder, all for $90. 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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Tesla confirms new Cybertruck prototypes, gives hope on its timeline

Tesla has given an update on the Cybertruck – confirming that it has new prototypes and giving some hope on the timeline to production.

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Tesla is moving Model 3 Standard Range to LFP cells in Fremont, wants cell production closer

Tesla confirmed that it is moving Model 3 Standard Range production to Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cells at Fremont factory.

The company also wants the production of the cell, which has been only produced in China, to be closer.

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Scorpion X e-bike review: Juiced’s awesome electric moped gets a power upgrade

The Juiced Scorpion X recently replaced the original Scorpion moped-style electric bike and offers new upgrades to improve upon an already strong entry in the market.

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The world’s largest offshore wind farm just hit two major milestones

The UK’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, soon to be the world’s largest when it’s completed next year, just achieved a couple of major construction milestones.

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