Podcast: Tesla earnings were wild, new BMW iX, some EVs won’t make it to the US, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s wild Q4 earnings, a new BMW iX, some EVs not making it to the US, and more.
Rad Power Valentine’s Day e-bike sale from $1,199, Anker SOLIX 40% off flash sale, Segway GT3 e-scooter extended preorder, more
Closing out the week, today’s Green Deals are headlined by Rad Power’s Valentine’s Day sale that is offering up to $479 in savings on e-bikes, accessories, and more – with the newly returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike being one of the offers at $1,499, among others from $1,199. We are also getting another weekend flash sale across Anker’s SOLIX power station lineup for those who missed out on the winter sale offers, with the brand’s C800 Portable Power Station notably returning to its $399 low, with many other great deals for on-the-go and home backup needs. We also spotted an extended preorder discount from Amazon on Segway’s new GT3 SuperScooter for $1,500 through February 5, as well as the first discounts hitting Greenworks’ five new electric pressure washer models at 20% off – all starting from $128. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Valentine’s Day e-bike savings from Velotric, and more.
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.
Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO
Lucid CEO and former Tesla chief engineer Peter Rawlinson claims that Tesla’s charge port location, and why everyone has to back into Supercharger stations, is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout back when Model S was designed.
Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
Elon Musk says that Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year, but he admits that it is an ambitious goal.
Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
This electric crossover isn’t just for show. It’s fitted for the race track. Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E EV prototype is upgraded with three electric motors and borrows parts from its current NASCAR Cup Series. Check out the new EV below.