Polestar shares 2.2 kWh transporter concept capable of hauling 400 lbs

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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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Ford poaches Apple Car VP, former Tesla exec Doug Field in setback for Project Titan

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Bloomberg is reporting today that Apple’s self-driving car project has suffered a major setback. According to the report, Ford has poached Doug Field from Apple. Field joined Apple from Tesla and had been one of the key players on the Project Titan team, serving as a VP on the special projects team.

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Renault will seek to extend the 2035 EU ICE ban to 2040

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During IAA Mobility in Munich this week, an executive for Renault Group stated plans to seek an extension of the recently proposed 2035 ban of all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales in the EU. According to the report, Renault wants an extension to around 2040 in order to provide more affordable cars to consumers before more expensive EVs become mandatory.

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Greenworks’ $419 48V electric mower removes gas from lawn care, more in New Green Deals

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If you’re ready to ditch gas and oil in your yard work routine, then this deal on Greenworks’ 48V 20-inch electric mower is a must-see. You’ll find it down to $419 with a bundled drill/driver, which is within $4 of the all-time low that we’ve tracked. 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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Porsche’s Mission R Concept offers glimpse into an all-electric motorsport future

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After teasing its debut at IAA Mobility Munich, Porsche has unveiled its Mission R concept, a study of an all-electric racing GT representing what the future of motorsports could look like. While Mission R remains a concept vehicle, Porsche said it is packed with hints at a future production model to be built with racing in mind.

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CAKE and Polestar team up for an electric moped that can charge while you tow it

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Electric motorbike brand CAKE has announced the first-ever electric mobility bundle alongside EV automaker Polestar. The two Swedish companies look to provide solutions for urban mobility with a custom version of CAKE’s recently released Makka moped platform, which can be towed behind a Polestar 2 EV and simultaneously charged.

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Siemens Gamesa claims world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade

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Siemens Gamesa has launched what it claims is the world’s first recyclable offshore wind turbine blade. The “RecyclableBlade” is ready for commercial use offshore, and Siemens Gamesa has already made agreements with three customers.

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EGEB: Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm is inaugurated

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Denmark’s and Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm was inaugurated yesterday.
A judge denies another bid to halt excavation at the largest-known lithium resource in the US.
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Tesla (TSLA) Full Self-Driving Beta software has leaked

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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software has leaked, and it’s being passed around in the Tesla hacking community.

Fortunately, it’s not for any nefarious reason.

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Bafang unveils electric bike motor with 2-speed automatic shifting and torque sensor

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Bafang has just unveiled its new H700 electric bicycle drive system, complete with a dual-speed automatic shifting motor and several other innovations as part of a complete e-bike drive package.

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