First ride: Super73-ZX is an awesome electric moped with serious California vibes

Super73’s reputation precedes itself, with the company known as much for its SoCal lifestyle image as its hot-selling electric moped-style bikes.

I’ve ridden my fair share of Super73 e-bikes and I enjoyed every one of them so far. And so when the company offered me the chance to test out their newest model, the Super73-ZX, I was there in a flash.

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EGEB: It gets real – Vineyard Wind orders its Haliade-X wind turbines

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

The US’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm orders 62 13 MW wind turbines.
NOAA launches a newly redesigned climate website.
Clean energy sourcing is key to reaching climate goals, finds a new report.
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 cofounder JB Straubel sends warning to automakers going all-electric: ‘Do the supply chain math’

Tesla co-founder and long-time CTO JB Straubel sent a warning to automakers who are making announcements about timelines to go all-electric: “make sure you do the math when it comes to your supply chain”.

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Quick Charge Podcast: October 12, 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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Tesla is deploying the first Megacharger to charge its Tesla Semi electric truck

Tesla has been spotted deploying the first Megacharger to charge its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck at Gigafactory Nevada.

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Rivian’s first retail hub to open in Venice, CA, as ‘a space to gather’

Fresh off the heels of delivering its flagship R1T electric pickup to first customers, Rivian has shared details of its first hub, centered in Venice, California. Rather than existing as solely a retail space, Rivian hopes this first of several hub locations will offer a space for public gatherings and encourages its community to visit and connect. If you happen to order a $70,000 EV while you’re there… well that’s a welcomed option as well.

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US cement manufacturers release their road map to carbon neutrality by 2050 [Update]

Electrek spoke with Rick Bohan, VP of sustainability at the Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents 92% of US cement manufacturing production capacity and has distribution facilities in every continental US state. Cement is the second-most-used construction material on the planet.

In November 2020, PCA announced an industry-wide ambition to develop a road map by the end of 2021 to help its member companies achieve carbon neutrality across the concrete value chain by 2050.

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Tesla unveils its new crash safety tech based on collecting real-world data

Tesla unveils its latest crash safety technology based on real-world data collection using its large fleet of vehicles equipped with sensors for its self-driving technology.

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Hit the road this fall with Segway’s Ninebot electric scooter at $425, more in New Green Deals

Now that fall is here, you might want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather while traveling around town. Well, Segway’s Ninebot E22 electric scooter makes that a simple task, especially while it’s on sale for $425. 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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Lucid details DreamDrive ADAS platform, with ‘conditional automated driving in coming years’

Following the start of production of its Air sedan, Lucid Motors has now shared new details of DreamDrive, its Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) with over 30 features. Additionally, the American automaker shared details of a DreamDrive Pro option, which includes LiDAR, and even hinted at a future Highway Pilot upgrade that may deliver conditional hands-free driving capability.

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