Mazda is finally testing a real EV

After years of dragging its feet, Mazda is finally planning to launch its first dedicated electric vehicle. The new EV was spotted testing in California as Mazda begins testing.

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Bluetti Black Friday Sale with up to 55% discounts + exclusive bonus savings from $209, Navee e-scooters from exclusive $340, more

Headlining this week’s penultimate Green Deals is Bluetti’s early Black Friday Sale with up to 55% initial discounts, as well as exclusive 5%, 8%, and 10% bonus savings, all starting from $209. One notable new low price is hitting Bluetti’s Apex 300 Versatile Power Station for $1,259, among many others. We also have a collection of exclusive deals – some being to new lows – on five Navee electric scooters starting from $340, as well as EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour early Black Friday flash sale with up to 71% savings on four offers, EGO’s advanced carbon fiber pole saw with an LED guide light, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air power station launch deals + the Black Friday RAPID power bank promotions, Autel’s new outdoor solar-powered security cameras, 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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You can now lock and charge your VW EV from your wrist

Volkswagen just made it easier for EV owners to remotely access their cars without pulling out their phones. The myVW app now works on both watchOS and Wear OS smartwatches, giving drivers quick access to key vehicle functions right from their wrists.

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China cracks down on absurdly fast 0-60 times, sleek EV door handles for safety

The Chinese government has proposed new safety standards for cars that would default to a slower-accelerating mode to enhance road safety, cracking down on the extremely quick acceleration speeds we’re seeing on the market these days, according to CarNewsChina.

The same draft includes regulations on sleek EV door handles and the usage of autonomous-drive systems.

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Autonomous semi truck brand Einride set to go public in $1.8B SPAC deal

Electric logistics company Einride is set to go public through a SPAC merger deal with blank-check firm Legato Merger Corp. that values the Swedish brand at a staggering $1.8 billion. (!)

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BYD undercuts every EV in Australia with the Atto 1, now the cheapest new model

BYD is bringing its most affordable EV to the Land Down Under. The Atto 1 arrives as Australia’s cheapest new EV, just as BYD is finding its footing.

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Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration, report says

Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration inside its electric vehicles, according to a new report.

If it does happen, it would mark a major reversal of Tesla’s in-car infotainment strategy.

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Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires

Tesla is now officially recalling over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires – it follows a recall in Australia earlier this year.

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Lucid expands EV rentals overseas with the Gravity SUV on the way

Lucid Motors (LCID) is expanding its EV rental business overseas thanks to a new deal with Sixt in Saudi Arabia.

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ChargePoint just gave its EV charging software a major AI upgrade

ChargePoint just rolled out a huge AI update to its EV charger software, and it’s a big deal for anyone managing EV chargers, whether it’s a handful of stations or a sprawling network.

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