Renault, Mitsubishi, Nissan form an alliance to make affordable EVs

Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi are expected to announce this week that they will form an alliance to jointly develop electric vehicles, according to an exclusive story published by Reuters today.

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Formula E season 8 set to kickoff with new, ‘knockout’ qualifying format

Season 8 of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing series is set to kick off this weekend in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. As ever, the series continues to act as something of a proving ground for innovations to “improve the show,” and this season is no different thanks to a new, “knockout qualifying” format.

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Tesla now operates the most productive car factory in the US

Tesla is now operating the most productive car factory in the US, according to a new report tracking all US auto factories.

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Sweden’s stylish RGNT retro-themed electric motorcycles now available for order in the US

The Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer RGNT has now opened orders to US riders, finally bringing its retro-styled electric motorcycles stateside.

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Avid Power’s corded electric leaf blower falls to $39 (Reg. $55), more in New Green Deals

Now that we’re well into the new year, it’s time to start thinking about converting your lawn care routine over to being electrically-powered. This is a great way to get rid of gas and oil from your daily life if an EV isn’t in the picture yet or even if you already have one. Right now, you can pick up Avid’s 12A 600CFM corded electric blower for $39 on Amazon if you’re a Prime member, making now a great time to add one to your garage. 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 Cybertruck prototype shown in detail in new leaked walkaround video

After a few pictures leaked this weekend, we now have a full video walkaround of Tesla’s latest Cybertruck prototype.

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New Fiido T1 electric cargo bike copies a famous e-bike, yet adds several key upgrades

Fiido has just quietly launched the brand’s latest electric bicycle, known as the Fiido T1 electric cargo bike. And for anyone paying attention to the electric bike industry, you’ll likely know exactly which e-bike it is based on.

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Panasonic is investing $700 million to produce Tesla 4680 battery cell by 2023

According to a new report, Panasonic is investing $700 million to produce Tesla’s 4680 battery cell at a factory in Japan by 2023.

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January EV Deals, Ioniq 5, Niro, Mustang Mach-E, and more

The average transaction price for a new entry-level vehicle is now at $43,072. That’s over $900 above MSRP, according to a recent report by KBB. Even worse, the average transaction price for a new electric vehicle has risen by 18.6% over the past year, nearly 5% more than the industry average. As such, we are highlighting EVs found during our survey of electric vehicle lease deals and discounts with dealer inventory that seem to be adequately supporting demand, thereby increasing your chances of negotiating a fair deal.

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Leaked photos show new Tesla Cybertruck design with no door handles, removable wheel covers

A couple new photos leaked over the weekend of the Tesla Cybertruck, giving us a closer look at design changes that we’ve spotted recently from afar.

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