Genesis customer receives new GV60 marking the automaker’s first BEV delivery in the US

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It is the dawn of a new era for Genesis, at least on US soil. The Korean luxury marque has delivered its first GV60 BEV in California, which also happens to be the very first all-electric Genesis vehicle delivered in the entire country. With an entire blueprint for an all-electric future, more EV deliveries from Genesis are destined to follow.

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2022

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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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Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, and it’s for Cybertruck

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Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, also known as Giga Press, and will be using it for for Cybertruck’s body.

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Enjoy ‘gas-like power’ with WORX’s $584 Nitro 80V 21-inch electric mower, more in New Green Deals

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Finally make the switch to electric mowing with the latest that’s on sale for a new all-time low right now. It delivers “gas-like power” according to WORX and even features built-in LED headlights so you can cut the yard when it’s dark outside. Another thing that makes it so you can mow when it’s darker out is the fact that electric mowers are much quieter than gas alternatives. All this can be yours at an all-time low price of $584 on 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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Ford F-150 Lightning loses about half its range when towing a 23-foot Airstream trailer

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An early Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup did a real-world towing test with a 23-foot Airstream trailer. It showed a loss of about half the vehicle’s range.

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Afraid of Indiegogo? These famous electric bike companies all got started crowdfunding

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Crowdfunding is a common way for many small companies to get their start, and is especially common in the light electric vehicle industry for e-bike and e-scooter companies. But let’s face it, crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are still erroneously synonymous with scams in the minds of many.

Believe it or not, many of the biggest names in electric bicycle companies these days actually got their start on those platforms, proving that just because a company is pre-selling e-bikes doesn’t mean they won’t deliver.

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VW ID.Buzz electric minibus is more expensive than expected

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Volkswagen has released the starting price of the VW ID.Buzz electric minibus in Europe, and it is much more expensive than originally expected. It starts at £57,115 in the UK, equivalent to $72,000 USD.

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Rivian had a battery fire at its factory

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A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois this weekend. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s Airplay to improve audio quality

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Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s Airplay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth.

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Energica unveils Experia electric motorcycle, its new long range ‘Green Tourer’, fast charging included

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Energica, known for its sport-inspired electric motorcycles that offer all three levels of charging speeds, has just unveiled its newest model known as the Energica Experia Green Tourer. The comfort-oriented electric motorcycle combines a large battery with fast charging to create a bike that can go the distance and then keep on going.

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