Tesla teases new product release on Friday
Tesla is teasing a new product release on Friday, August 29th, coming to Europe and the Middle East. It’s likely going to be the Model Y Performance.
The first US floating solar tracker pilot kicks off in Colorado
Colorado is about to see the US’s first floating solar tracker project hit the water.
Noria Energy has started construction on Aurea Solar, a 50 kW floating solar pilot in Golden, Colorado, that will use trackers. The project will power local water utility operations at the Fairmount Reservoir, which is owned and operated by the Consolidated Mutual Water Company (CMWC).
Genesis GV60 Magma EV sheds camo, revealing a radical new look [Video]
The GV60 Magma will have a distinct look and feel compared to other Genesis vehicles. As the first EV from its new performance sub-brand, the Genesis GV60 Magma will debut with enhanced power, advanced suspension, a sporty new design, and more. For the first time, it was caught on video racing around the Nürburgring, giving us our closest look yet.
Lectric launches long-range XP Trike2 750 with $493 preorder bundle, Bluetti backpack stations from $199 low, Rad Power, more
We’ve got another big EV release headlining today’s Green Deals, as Lectric has officially launched its new XP Trike2 750 Long-Range eTrike for preorder with a $493 bundle at $1,799 – and you’ll also find the new standard XP Trike2 getting its largest post-launch bundle yet. Next, Bluetti’s latest sale has some 48-hour flash offers alongside some top backup support picks, led by the returning low prices on the Handsfree 1 and 2 Backpack Power Stations starting from $199. There’s also Rad Power’s pet-focused accessory deals for National Dog Day that are joining its ongoing Labor Day Sale, as well as an EGO chainsaw offer, a one-day-only Fremo power station low, and more waiting for you below. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever Ride1Up VORSA e-bike discount, the Segway Navimow robot lawn mower Labor Day savings, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals 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.
Tesla self-driving is still not working in Vegas’s single lane tunnels, but Elon says 50% of US this year
Tesla has reportedly begun testing self-driving features in the Boring Company’s single-lane tunnels in Las Vegas, but it is still “ways off,” according to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which owns the tunnels.
Yet, Elon Musk believes Tesla’s self-driving will cover half of the US population by the end of the year.
Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV just went hybrid, but that’s not the only big change
The new T-Roc has finally arrived, bringing some major upgrades. Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV will be available as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the first time, but there’s more under the hood.
Tesla announces 50% increase in Austin Robotaxi, but 50% from what?
Tesla announces that it increased the size of its Robotaxi fleet by 50%, but it never confirmed the original fleet size.
It appears Tesla was only operating about 20 vehicles in its “robotaxi” fleet so the number likely only rose to about 30 cars.
This electric scooter scam turned into an international pyramid scheme
What seemed like a too-good-to-be-true opportunity in micromobility has turned into a cautionary tale. The Lightning Shared Scooter Company (LSSC) lured investors with promises of leasing scooters in Asia, offering hefty daily returns to Western investors – often average folks instead of seasoned investors. But now regulators and watchdogs warn it was all a well‑orchestrated scam, leaving victims robbed of millions.