T1 Energy (FKA FREYR) reveals site of new 5 GW US solar factory

T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, has revealed the location of its new US solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the country.

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Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market

Tesla used car prices are falling at three times the rate of the rest of the used car market, which is also going down.

When new sales and used sales are not going well, it’s a giant red flag.

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Kia’s first electric hatch actually looks pretty cool in real life [Video]

Is the hatchback finally coming back? Kia’s first electric hatch, the EV4, looks like the one we’ve been waiting for. It almost looks more like a low-riding crossover on the road, but it could be a cheaper option. Check it out for yourself in the video below.

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Dive into spring with Beatbot’s marvelous AquaSense 2 robotic pool cleaners

Spring is here, and that means it’s pool season prep time! There’s no better way to kickstart your spring cleaning than with the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series—the ultimate robotic cleaner designed to effortlessly prepare your pool for sunny days ahead.

Beatbot is inviting pool owners everywhere to “Spring Forward, Clean to Perfection” with up to 20% off the AquaSense 2 Series – Ultra, Pro, and Standard. The limited-time offer is available from March 17 through March 31 on Beatbot’s official website and Amazon store. Read on to find out how Beatbot can keep your pool in prime condition, and don’t miss out on this fantastic discount.

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Anker SOLIX Spring Sale taking 57% off power stations with extra savings, Save $895 on Tenways e-bikes from $1,499, Worx, more

Happy St. Paddy’s Day to all our Irish readers! We’re kicking off the holiday – and this week – with a solid batch of Green Deals that will have you feeling some extra luck today. To start, Anker has launched its SOLIX Spring Sale, with up to 57% taken off the brand’s power stations with three extra savings options and free gifts too, with deals like the C1000 Power Station bundle with an expansion battery and a 200W solar panel for a $999 low, among others. We’ve also spotted Tenways riding up with its Cycling Season Sale that is offering up to $895 in savings across its four e-bikes – starting from $1,499. There’s also a bunch of Worx electric lawncare solutions seeing discounts, with the Nitro 40V 21-inch Cordless Electric Lawn Mower that features Intellicut tech and comes with two 5.0Ah batteries back at its $299 low. Lastly, from Friday, we have Hiboy’s three S2 series of e-scooters seeing solid savings and starting from a $300 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals from last week are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup.

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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Toyota the EV battery supplier? Honda will use them to power up its 400,000 hybrids in the US

Toyota is now a battery supplier? That’s the plan. Honda will use Toyota’s batteries to power up its around 400,000 hybrids sold in the US.

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BYD may have its next power play: Another EV plant in Europe, this time in Germany

After dominating in China, BYD is making an aggressive push into Europe. With another EV plant reportedly coming soon, this time in Germany, BYD is taking direct aim at Volkswagen, BMW, and other domestic OEMs.

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Sialia Yachts is pushing the limits of marine electrification with virtually silent MWh vessels

A relatively young boatbuilder called Sialia Yachts is assembling an impressive portfolio of all-electric luxury vessels boasting some of the best power and range we’ve seen in the marine industry. These Sialia yachts, like the all-electric 57 Deep Silence, offer a one mega-watt-hour (MWh) battery capacity and 400 kW motors capable of transporting a dozen passengers long distances.

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Police claim certain electric motorbikes being used ‘almost exclusively’ for crime

In a discussion on the increase in crime committed by individuals riding electric motorbikes, the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has claimed that a certain style of bike is being used “almost exclusively” for criminal actions.

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If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states

Elon Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, but if that’s the strategy, the automaker should start with having stores and service centers in red states and rural areas.

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