Podcast: Tesla is now Elon’s, Xpeng goes AI, Rivian earnings, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss how Tesla is now Elon’s after the shareholders’ meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian’s earnings, and more.

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The Nissan Juke looks way better as an EV: Here’s your first look

Following the LEAF, the new all-electric Nissan Juke is next in line to receive a glow-up. The Juke EV was spotted for the first time rocking a new look ahead of its debut.

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Velotric early Black Friday Sale up to $600 off e-bikes, Rad Power RadRover 6 Plus at new $999 low, Heybike lows from $999, more

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with a full e-bike edition, led by Velotric’s early Black Friday Sale with up to $600 savings on a selection of models, like the Discover 2 Step-Thru Commuter e-bike at $1,899 and getting $120 in FREE gear. Right behind it is Rad Power’s RadRover 6 Plus e-bike at a new $999 low, as well as Heybike’s ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike getting $266 in FREE gear at a new $1,299 low, and the Ranger S Folding e-bikes (750W and 1,000W) down at annual lows starting from $999 – but keep in mind that these two are only staying at these rates for four days – plus, other ongoing early Black Friday deals 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 full Rad Power Black Friday e-bike sale lineup, the Jackery early Black Friday deals + an exclusive solo deal, 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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Honda wants to sell you an EV for under $30,000, eventually

Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own.

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Tesla (TSLA) down 5% on news it’s stuck with its bad CEO Elon Musk for a decade

In the morning after Tesla’s shareholder meeting, shares of the company dropped significantly on market open, likely signaling a selloff from reasonable investors who objected to a vote to retain and overpay its CEO, Elon Musk, who has been responsible for a drastic drop in sales and earnings.

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Archer Aviation acquires Los Angeles airport as home to new air taxi hub and AI test facility

eVTOL air taxi developer Archer Aviation announced the acquisition of an existing airport facility in Los Angeles. The site, located a few miles from LAX airport, will become home to Archer’s future air taxi hub as well as a test bed for AI flight technologies.

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Lucid will begin delivering the more affordable Gravity Touring SUV next month

The lower-priced Lucid Gravity Touring SUV will begin rolling out next month. Lucid (LCID) confirmed the more affordable trim is still on track as it ramps up output.

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Wheel-E Podcast: CA e-bike voucher dies, Zero Motorcycles scooter, VMAX review, and more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike model from Tenways, California kills off its e-bike voucher program, a review of the new VMAX VX2 Hub e-scooter, Zero launches a scooter, NIU’s got a new micro-car, and more.

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Tesla updates its electric semi truck design

Tesla has updated the design of its upcoming electric semi truck, Tesla Semi, with a redesigned chassis, new headlights, and more.

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Tesla extends its ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme once again, will ‘play it by ear’

Tesla will continue to extend its “one-time” FSD transfer scheme for at least another quarter, according to CEO Elon Musk at today’s Tesla shareholder meeting.

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