Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space

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During the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Teledyne Brown Engineering, along with partners Sierra Space and Nissan North America, announced it is designing a crewed Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to support future NASA missions on the Moon. All three companies have varying levels of experience in space technology and hope to transport astronauts on future missions.

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Here’s how a new US protectionist move could backfire badly on the US solar industry

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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is investigating whether Southeast Asian solar cell manufacturers are using parts made in China that would normally be subject to a tariff. In a survey released today, most of the US solar industry asserted that the DOC investigation will devastate their businesses, as they rely on solar module imports to meet growing demand.

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Oversight Committee grills USPS over gas-guzzler contract

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The House Oversight Committee held a 3.5-hour long hearing today on USPS’ contract to buy tens of thousands of gas guzzling trucks from Oshkosh Defense to replace its aging delivery fleet.

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Lexus unveils new pictures of its first all-electric car and it has a yoke steering wheel

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Lexus is about to unveil its first all-electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ 450e, later this month, and it has started teasing it with new pictures.

It is expected to be based on the Toyota BZ4x and features a yoke steering wheel.

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Segway’s dirt e-bike sees first sale of the year to $3,400 ($100 off), more in New Green Deals

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Are you ready to hit the trail this spring or summer? Well, Segway has you covered with its dirt e-bike that’s on sale for the first time this year at $100 off with our exclusive code down below. It can travel for just over 40 miles on a single charge, and also supports swapping the battery for longer rides. With a top speed of 31 MPH, this is a great way to travel the trails and enjoy the great outdoors. 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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Sono Motors and Valmet Automotive sign terms to manufacture Sion SEVs in Finland, but will hike prices again

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Sono Motors announced it has signed a term sheet with contract manufacturer, Valmet Automotive, to produce the latter’s Sion solar electric vehicle (SEV) in Finland beginning in 2023. Due to increased manufacturing costs and a need for additional funding, the Sion SEV will soon see a second price increase in less than six months.

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Lime urges people to ‘Break Up With Cars’ in new campaign, offers awards for ditching cars

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The world’s leading shared micromobility company, Lime, has just launched a month-long campaign under the tagline ‘Break Up With Cars.’

If you’ve been wondering whether a car may be more harm than good for you (and for your city), then Lime is trying to incentivize your way over the edge towards going car-free.

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Tesla is testing a Lucid Air with over 500 miles of range on its test track

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We have seen many automakers benchmark and reverse-engineer Tesla vehicles, but rarely the other way around. Tesla was spotted testing a Lucid Air – which has over 500 miles of range – on its test track at Fremont factory.

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NASA contracts Canoo to build EVs that will transport astronauts to launchpad for Artemis missions

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced it has chosen EV startup Canoo to provide zero-emission EVs to transport its crew to the launchpad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. Canoo will soon join the likes of Tesla and Rivian as EV automakers integrated into the realm of space exploration.

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Portugal brings forward 80% clean energy target to 2026 from 2030

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Portugal’s new Socialist Party-majority government has moved its target of reaching 80% clean energy in electricity production forward to 2026, four years earlier than previously planned.

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