Looks like Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system
Rivian has posted a job listing for a steering engineer, specifically mentioning work on a future steer-by-wire system for the company.
Rad Power RadExpand 5 Plus folding e-bike at $1,699 low, Bluetti and Jackery take up to 50% off power stations + bonus savings, more
Closing out this week’s Green Deals, our coverage is headlined by Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Plus Folding e-bike dropping to its $1,699 low, alongside the ongoing $999 low on the predecessor RadExpand 5 model. From there, we have two power station sales taking up to 50% off units, with the first being Bluetti’s event that has dropped the Elite 100 V2 solar bundle with a 200W panel back to its $799 low. There’s also Jackery’s event with bonus 5% and 7% savings that has returned the new HomePower 3000 station to its $1,614 low. We also have two Greenworks tool deals – either the brand’s 24V 6-inch Mini Cordless Chainsaw or a 2-in-1 60V combo that gives you a 17-inch mower and a 13-inch string trimmer. Lastly, we have a one-day-only discount on Hiboy’s new S2 SE Electric Scooter at a new low price just in time for last-minute back-to-school needs. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s launch deals on the new Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bike and Mars 3.0 e-bike, 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.
BYD gives Tesla its next headache with another dirt-cheap electric SUV
BYD wants to attract younger drivers with its latest electric SUV. The new BYD Atto 2 launched in Hong Kong on Friday with prices starting under $22,000, or about 30% cheaper than Tesla’s most affordable model.
Tesla used car prices keep plumetting, dips below average used car
Tesla used car prices continue to plummet, while the average used car price is increasing. Despite being considered a premium brand, used Tesla vehicles are now cheaper than the used car sale price.
Isn’t this nuts?
Acura is teasing its new all-electric RSX before its debut at Monterey Car Week
Acura plans to give the public its first uncamouflaged look at its all-electric RSX prototype during Monterey Car Week, but before then, it teased a sneak peek image.
Forklift certified: Bedrock secures $80M to develop AI equipment operators
Led by a team of ex-Waymo engineers, Bedrock Robotics is developing a new generation of autonomous heavy equipment equipment operators who, they hope, will be able to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without human intervention.
Wait, is JackRabbit about to unveil a two-person e-bike?
Guys, I think JackRabbit has a two-person e-bike coming, errr… electric scooter? I’m not really sure what you call this thing, but it looks wild.
Tiny motor, massive power. New e-bike drive triples the torque
Small package, big impact: that’s the story behind Maxon’s new Air S mid‑drive motor. On the surface, it looks almost identical to the original Air: sleek, nearly invisible, and designed to disappear into your bike’s frame. But beneath this minimalist exterior is a dramatic leap in capability.