Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers

Tesla has actually managed to obtain a patent on its wild idea to use lasers to clean debris off of vehicles.

We are basically talking about using laser beams as windshield wipers.

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Nature Power’s $99 110W solar panel kit is an off-grid camping must, more in New Green Deals

With fall on the horizon, you might be picking out vacation spots to go see the colors change before it gets too cold. If that’s the case, and you’re wanting to be able to stay off-grid for a while, solar is the way to go when it comes to powering your campsite or RV. Today, Home Depot delivers fantastic savings on solar panels and kits priced from $99. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. 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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As several popular electric bikes lower prices, is the e-bike market returning to normal?

Beginning early this year, electric bicycle prices crept up nearly across the board. Now we are starting to see reductions in prices from major US brands. Could this be the light at the end of the tunnel?

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Tesla (TSLA) produces record number of EVs at Gigafactory Shanghai, mostly exports

Tesla produced a record number of electric vehicles out of Gigafactory Shanghai last month.

Interestingly, they were again mostly for exportation outside of China.

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Tesla is building a team of energy traders

Some people trade stocks, but Tesla wants to trade energy capacity. The company is building a new team of traders to do just that with its Autobidder platform.

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Budget-priced 70 mph electric scooters from Ola begin sales, shake up industry

The start of sales for the Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters has been hotly anticipated since the scooters were first teased earlier this year. Now that orders are open, all eyes are on Ola to see how the company grows its scooter operations domestically and abroad.

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Quick Charge Podcast: September 7, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Cupra shares ‘ambitions’ to become fully electric brand by 2030

During IAA Mobility in Munich this year, Spanish automaker Cupra publicly shared its brand’s vision for an all-electric future, outlining its pipeline of upcoming EVs as evidence of its “ambition” to reach its goal by 2030.

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A new giant Tesla Megapack project is under construction in the UK

Tesla has started delivering new Megapack batteries for a giant new 99 MW/198 MWh energy storage project under construction in the UK.

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Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs

Polestar has once again made the headlines with another unique electric concept, this time in the form of a transporter cart used to move cargo and make deliveries. The project, called Re:Move began as a mere concept project celebrating industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, and ended up becoming an actual working prototype unveiled at IAA Mobility in Munich.

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