Tenways Wayfarer e-bike with free $366 bundle at $1,899 low, Ride1Up + Aventon legacy e-bikes up to $600 off, more

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Leading this week’s Friday Green Deals is the new Tenways Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with $366 in FREE bundled gear at an $1,899 low. What’s more, we also have three of Aventon’s popular legacy e-bikes at the lowest prices of the last year – all at $1,499, as well as Ride1Up’s New Year Sale with up to $600 e-bike savings starting from $995. There’s also a collection of Bluetti power stations and bundles with exclusive savings, as well as a collection of EcoFlow’s RIVER series of power stations, a newer 80V Greenworks cordless snow shovel, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Alternator & Solar Dual DC Charger 2 exclusive launch deals, 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.

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Kia reveals three new GT EVs, two sporty electric SUVs and a hot hatch

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The Kia GT moniker is getting electrified. Kia unveiled three (well, four really) new electric GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, including two sporty new SUVs and an EV hot hatch. Here’s our first look.

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Tesla launches ‘Standard’ Model Y Long Range in Europe, and non-Long Range in Canada

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Tesla has launched a new “Standard” Model Y Long Range in Europe and a non-long range version in Canada, bringing another more affordable version of its best-selling electric SUV to these markets.

The simultaneous launch in the two markets separated by an ocean is due to Model Y vehicles in Canada actually coming from Europe.

Tesla’s trim name-scheming is starting to get a bit complicated.

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Toyota has an electric pickup? Meet the Hilux BEV [Images]

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The Hilux has gone electric. Toyota’s best-selling pickup made its European debut in electric form for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show.

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Hyundai’s new electric van is big enough for nine, but this EV may end up being the bigger hit

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Hyundai’s new electric people mover can fit up to nine passengers. The Staria is Hyundai’s biggest EV to date, but this small electric car is coming soon that will likely be an even bigger hit.

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Elon Musk’s xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit

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In a move that completely undermines the “Tesla is an AI company” narrative, Elon Musk’s private startup, xAI, has reportedly told investors that it plans to build the AI to power Tesla’s Optimus robot.

This new development comes from a Bloomberg report detailing xAI’s widening losses and massive cash burn. According to the report, xAI executives explicitly told investors that their goal is to “develop self-sufficient AI to power robots like Tesla’s Optimus.”

This is a massive shift in the narrative and potentially the smoking gun in ongoing shareholder lawsuits regarding Musk’s breach of fiduciary duty.

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Kia unveils the tiny, urban-focused EV2, but will the US ever see it?

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Kia unveiled its new compact, entry-level EV2 electric hatchback at the Brussels Motor Show this morning. It looks like a great, affordable EV… that the US may never see.

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Blade Outboards launches affordable new electric boat motors

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Electric outboards have long been pitched as the cleaner, quieter alternative to gas motors. But according to Blade, ideology alone isn’t enough to convince boaters to switch. The numbers actually have to work, or folks won’t be able to make the switch.

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Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on

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On today’s heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla’s poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he’s a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range.

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How Lime increased ridership over 60% by letting people sit down

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Sometimes innovation isn’t simply about going faster or adding more tech. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving people a seat.

That appears to be the case in Seattle, where Lime says its ridership jumped by an eye-opening 61% last year. According to the company, a major contributor to that growth was the LimeGlider – a seated electric scooter that blends elements of scooters, bikes, and mopeds into a single, highly approachable form factor.

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