Solid-state battery maker Factorial secures another big partnership

Solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy is teaming up with Mitsui Kinzoku, one of the few companies producing sulfide-based solid electrolytes, to scale up the promising new technology.

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Out of this world performance at down to Earth prices: Ausom’s AWESOME fall sale

Ausom made a name for itself with a growing lineup of electric scooters that offers everything from practical single-motor commuters to seriously quick dual-motor thrill rides without breaking the bank. This month, the brand’s awesome Fall Sale is making the Ausom brand’s high-performance value proposition even more compelling!

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Tesla brings Cybercab to China, rules out sale and robotaxi service

Tesla is putting its Cybercab on public display in China this week, but the company wants to be clear about one thing it isn’t: a vehicle it plans to sell there.

Tesla China said the showcase “does not involve” selling the Cybercab in the Chinese market or launching a driverless ride-hailing service — even as China’s own robotaxi operators run paid rides at scale.

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Kia is offering big discounts on the EV9, with over $15,000 off at some dealers

Kia’s biggest electric SUV is being marked down by more than $15,000 at some dealers.

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ENGWE E26 3.0 full suspension e-bike with $343 FREE bundle at new $1,499 low + Eagle electric dirt bike new $899 low, Anker, more

ENGWE and Anker eufy are dominating our midweek Green Deals. First up is the increased savings on ENGWE’s latest E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with a FREE $343 bundle at a new $1,499 low, followed by the brand’s Eagle Electric Dirt Bike with up to a $276 FREE bundle at a new $899 low. Behind that, we have the Anker eufyCam C37 4K Wireless Solar Security Camera down at a $100 low (as well as a low for its 2K counterpart), or you can get a fully comprehensive system with the one-day-only deal on the eufyCam S4 4K Triple-Laser PTZ Solar 4-Cam Kit with a Hombase 3 hub and a smart display at a $1,195 low. There’s also some additional deals waiting down below for you, as well as the hangover deals from the last two days at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Velotric Adventure Season Sale that dropped the Summit 1 Multi-Terrain e-bike to $1,699, the rare Husqvarna Power Axe 225i chainsaw deal for the best price in two years, and others.

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.

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BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000

The Formula S series includes the first sedan and GT, launched under BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao. Starting at under $29,000, the electric sedan is cheaper than a Tesla Model 3.

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Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout

Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site.

Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to pre-assemble every Supercharger in a factory. It’s a smart move, and one the company badly needs after two years of slower deployment.

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Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]

Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever.

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Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers

Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally getting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes out across the United States.

Unfortunately for the customers who ordered them nearly a year ago, those bikes aren’t headed to their garages. They’re headed on tour.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal

Hyundai’s electric SUV is still one of the most affordable EVs available, starting at $35,000. The IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s hard to pass up with 0% APR financing or up to a $5,000 discount.

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