Ford closes a $9.63 billion DOE loan to supercharge 3 EV battery factories
In a significant boost for the US EV industry, Ford’s joint venture, BlueOval SK, has closed a $9.63 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loans Programs Office.
Jetson encourages world’s first eVTOL races with a pilot onboard [Video]
Single-seat eVTOL developer Jetson has once again become the first in its segment to do something. Well, sort of. The company recently shared footage of its founder and CTO piloting its flagship Jetson ONE eVTOL around 26-foot tall pylons to demonstrate the agility the aircraft can perform to enable full-fledged eVTOL races. Could we be seeing the early days of a new venture in motorsports?
NIU Christmas sale drops KQi2 Pro e-scooter to $379 2024 low, Goal Zero 1500X $779, Hoverfly EVs, Rexing EV adapters, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is the latest Christmas sale that we spotted from NIU, with up to 42% being taken off its e-scooter lineup, like the KQi2 Pro Electric Kick Scooter that hit a new $379 2024 low. From there, we have a returning low price on Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $779, as well as a new low rate for Hoverfly’s entry-level H3 16-inch Folding e-bike down at $423. Lastly, we have two Rexing EV charger adapters and one extension cable for Tesla drivers/owners at up to $100 off and starting from $50. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Christmas flash sale that ends tonight, 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 delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency
Tesla has officially delivered its Tesla Semi electric trucks to a rare new customer, who confirmed the truck’s efficiency.
Heybike Hauler review: A 1,400W electric cargo bike for the family
There’s nothing worse than a weak cargo e-bike that struggles on hills and under heavy loads. That’s why Heybike ensured the deck was stacked in riders’ favor when they built the Heybike Hauler electric cargo bike. With a 1,400W peak-rated motor and 28 mph speeds, it sounded ready to rock n’ roll. And now that I’ve been testing one out for a while, here are my thoughts on the latest budget-oriented yet high-power family e-bike.
Tesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
Unless Tesla pulls out a miracle in the final stretch, the Telsa Model Y very likely won’t take the lead as Europe’s best-selling vehicle this year. That honor looks to be going to an entirely different type of vehicle, the ICE hatchback Dacia Sandero.
GAC Group launches new eVTOL business and unveils flagship model called the AirJet
Chinese auto conglomerate GAC Group is delving further into sustainable air transportation with a new eVTOL-centric business venture called Govy. The company unveiled its flagship aircraft, the AirJet, during the announcement of the new brand. AirJet is GAC’s second “flying car” design in two years, but this iteration is more of a traditional eVTOL.
Volkswagen may not close its Germany factories after all
A new Bloomberg report cites that Volkswagen may in fact be working on a deal to keep its factories in Germany open.
Archer completes construction of US assembly plant, eVTOL production to begin in early 2025
Archer Aviation announced it has completed construction of a new 400,000 square-foot eVTOL manufacturing facility in Georgia and is already implementing tooling to begin building its proprietary Midnight aircraft in early 2025. Longtime partner Stellantis assisted in the development of the new facility, and Archer will look to the global OEM to help it scale eVTOL production in the US through the end of the decade.