Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise
Tensions are rising at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin as the automaker accuses a local union of a coup against the head of its workers’ council.
The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines
Mingyang Smart Energy’s huge 16.6 megawatt (MW) OceanX, with its double-turbine, “V”-shaped floating wind platform, has begun operations.
Vvolt e-bikes with free extra batteries $1,100 off, Updated EcoFlow Christmas sale, Low prices from Jackery and Goal Zero, more
Starting off today’s Green Deals is Vvolt’s Holiday sale that is giving hopeful e-bike riders up to $1,100 in savings on three of its e-bikes with free extra batteries too, with the biggest savings on the Centauri SE Commuter e-bike with the doubled mileage that takes things down to the $2,599 low. We’ve also got an updated holiday sale from EcoFlow that has switched into the second phase of its Christmas savings with an added 5% sitewide discount that drops the brand’s DELTA 3 Plus Portable Power Station to a new $617 low, among others. The backup power savings don’t stop there, as we also have Jackery’s Explorer 700 Plus Portable Power Station hitting a new $299 low, as well as Goal Zero’s Venture 9,600mAh and 19,200mAh solar-charging power banks at their lowest rates starting from $52. Bringing up the rear is a one-day only first-time discount on Greenworks’ 80V 20-inch Snow Blower and 12-inch Snow Shovel Winter Combo Kit at $522. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX Christmas sale, 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.
AC Future shares final design of its ‘AI-Transformable Home’ RV ahead of physical debut at CES
Young mobile home solutions developer AC Future has shared the final design of its flagship product – a solar-electric RV called the AI-Transformable Home or “Ai-TH” for short. Designed through a partnership with Hydra Design Labs, the Ai-TH has transcended beyond the concept phase and will be showcased as a physical demonstration unit at CES 2025 in Las Vegas next month.
Toyota cuts 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and launches first-ever Nightshade edition EV
Toyota’s electric SUV is getting even cheaper in 2025. Despite adding new features, 2025 Toyota bZ4 prices start at $6,000 less than the current model. For the first time, the bZ4X will also be available in a stealthy new Nightshade edition. Check out the new EV below.
European automakers slash EV prices while raising ICE models
European automakers are reducing prices on EVs while raising prices on their ICE models, all in hopes of avoiding hefty fines as the European Union’s new emissions rules tighten at the beginning of 2025.
European automakers slash EV prices while raising ICE models
European automakers are reducing prices on EVs while raising prices on their ICE models, all in hopes of avoiding hefty fines as the European Union’s new emissions rules tighten at the beginning of 2025.
How to get a free $2,000 from California to buy an e-bike, starting tomorrow
Last week, we shared the news of California’s long-awaited electric bicycle rebate program finally preparing to kick off in the Golden State. The rebate program opens to the public tomorrow, and here’s how you can try and snag up to $2,000 to buy your own e-bike.