The US Supreme Court EPA ruling is really bad, but here’s why all is not lost

The US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling this morning, “sharply curtailed” the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) options to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants – the second-largest source of emissions in the US. Greenhouse gas emissions cause climate change.

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Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 200 mph top speed for the first time

A Tesla Model S Plaid that has been hacked to remove software limitations has reached a top speed of over 200 mph (and then some) for the very first time, delivering on Tesla’s promise.

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ROCKPALS 100W portable solar panel with 18W USB-C falls to $165, more in New Green Deals

Are you planning to head out on a camping trip this summer? Well, you might already have a portable power station to keep gear running at the campsite, but do you have solar panels? If not (or even if so), then consider picking up the SP003 from ROCKPALS. It’s a portable, 100W solar panel which also has built-in 18W USB-C and 18W QuickCharge 3.0 USB-A to power things even without a battery. It’s down to a new low of $165 right now, which normally goes for $200 at Amazon. 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 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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Drako Dragon: A new 1.9-sec 0-60 mph electric hypercar in a luxury SUV format

Drako Motors announced its next vehicle: the Drako Dragon, a new hypercar in an SUV format that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds and still deliver on luxury.

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Tesla uses its electric semi truck to deliver Superchargers to Laguna Seca racetrack

One of the rare Tesla Semi electric trucks came out of hiding this week to deliver pre-assembled Superchargers to the Laguna Seca racetrack in California.

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US-based Volcon to unveil all-electric four-seater UTV later this week, releases teaser photo

The nascent electric UTV industry is set to get another interesting offering later this week when Volcon (Nasdaq: VLCN) unveils its long-awaited Stag UTV.

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Aqua superPower turns on its first marine fast charger in US

Marine fast charging network Aqua superPower has expanded overseas into the US, beginning operations of its first marine fast charger in Lake Tahoe, California. The new Aqua high power DC charger at Tahoe City Marina is the first of a planned network of smart marine chargers to be rolled out along the lakeshore to support boat owners that have chosen electrified maritime vessels.

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Quick Charge Podcast: June 29, 2022

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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Greenworks’ 48V 17-inch electric lawn mower falls to $210.50, more in New Green Deals

Are you still using gas and oil to mow the yard? Well, it’s time to switch it up and go green when doing lawn chores. Today, you can pick up the , while it normally goes for up to $300. Not only is this within $10 of its 2022 low, but it’s also part of the larger Greenworks 24V ecosystem (since it uses two batteries to achieve 48V), making it quite versatile all around. 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 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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A Swedish firm is about to build the world’s largest single offshore wind farm

Stockholm-based wind farm and solar developer OX2 has applied for a permit to build a massive 5.5 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. If approved, it will be the largest single offshore wind farm in the world.

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