Check out the Ford F-150 Lightning up close with a 3D, AR experience through Google

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Who said you have to wait until 2022 to see a new Ford F-150 Lightning in your driveway? Together with the help of Google, Ford just launched “F-150 Lightning: Strike Anywhere,” a 3D, augmented reality experience available anywhere using your smartphone. (The link is here.) The 3D animations allow you to browse through variations of the upcoming electric pickup, while the AR function lets you place a Lightning truck in front of you to visualize it in real life.

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All-new SWFT FLEET with 37-mile range sees first discount at $200 off, more in New Green Deals

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If you’re tired of using gas and oil for travel around the city, it’s time to upgrade to an e-bike. Today, we spotted several deals on SWFT e-bikes and e-mopeds, including the recent FLEET that’s now down $200 from its normal going rate. 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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Tesla (TSLA) stock plummets, is Elon Musk starting to sell? His brother got $100 million out

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With another important drop today, Tesla (TSLA) has now dropped more than 12% since CEO Elon Musk announced that he would sell 10% of his stake.

It’s not clear whether Musk has started selling, but his brother, Kimbal Musk, managed to sell $100 million just before Elon publicized his withdrawal.

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The number of US electric vehicles grows from 16K to 2 million in 10 years

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In 2020, the US produced almost four times as much clean electricity from solar and wind as in 2011, according to a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group.

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Tim Cook responds to Elon Musk claim that Tesla wanted to sell to Apple (while dodging car question)

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Back in late 2020, Elon Musk said he had reached out to Tim Cook to talk about Apple acquiring Tesla years back when the automaker was struggling. However, Cook said he had never spoken with Musk. Now in a new interview, while skipping a question about Apple Car, Cook shared more details on what happened with Musk.

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Tesla starts retrofit program for cameras on older vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’

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Tesla has launched a retrofit program for Autopilot cameras on older vehicles with the “Full Self-Driving” package.

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BMW begins full production of its 75 mph CE 04 futuristic electric motorbike

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BMW has just entered full series production of its CE 04 electric motorbike, a futuristic model that could be a taste of what’s to come from the German manufacturer.

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Propella Mini launched as light, fun-size electric bike for space-limited riders on a budget

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While many electric bikes continue getting heavier and heavier, Propella has constantly bucked that trend with its lightweight electric bicycles. But the Propella Mini e-bike takes the brand to a whole new level with its smallest and lightest model yet.

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Elon Musk is linked to a massive land grab next to Tesla Gigafactory Austin

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Elon Musk is personally linked to a new massive land grab that happens to be next to Tesla Gigafactory Austin, though it might not be for Tesla itself.

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French village increases mobility, cuts carbon with shared EV scheme

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A village in southwest France had a problem: too few remaining local shops providing for the needs of its 130 aging and decreasingly mobile residents. To break the resulting isolation, the hamlet set itself up with a solar-recharging Renault Zoe EV that villagers take turns using to run errands in outlying towns, and voilà ­­– affordable, safe, and carbon-free transportation available to all.

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