Acura undercuts Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV after slashing ZDX rates

Which luxury electric SUV would you choose, the Acura ZDX or Cadillac Lyriq? After slashing financing rates, the Acura ZDX may be a better buy than the Cadillac Lyriq or Chevy Blazer EV. With up to $7,200 off a fully loaded ZDX, Acura looks to take a piece of the EV market.

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Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

Lucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials.

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Is Volvo backing down from its promise to go all-EV by 2030?

Volvo’s EV commitment is in question after CEO Jim Rowan’s recent comments. As one of the first automakers to announce plans for an all-electric lineup, Volvo was viewed as a first mover. Here’s why Volvo may be backing off its all-EV promise by 2030.

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Pre-order discount on MOD’s new Berlin 3 e-bike, Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime $120 off, Greenworks 1-day discounts, more

Leading today’s pack of Green Deals is a new addition to MOD Bikes’ ongoing summer sale, the Berlin Step-Thru 3 e-bike that is now available for pre-order at $2,199. It is joined by Jackery’s SolarSaga 100 Prime Bifacial DIY Solar Panel that is down at its all-time low of $179, as well as a first-chance pre-order of the latest Solar Generator 1000 Roam Kit bundle. Bringing up the rear is a collection of discounted Greenworks lawncare tools, lead by the 1-day discount on the brand’s 80V 16-inch Cordless Electric Straight Shaft Grass Trimmer for $175. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, including the leftover Prime Day Green Deals that are slowly dwindling as the days go on and will likely dry up for good over the weekend.

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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Hyundai caught benchmarking Ford’s F-150 Lightning: Is an electric Kia pickup on the way?

Is an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was recently spotted with Korean test plates near Hyundai’s facility, fueling speculation that an EV pickup may be closer than expected.

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E1 adds Blue Imprint sustainability championship to its electric boat racing series

The young electric boat racing series E1 is adding a new dimension of sustainability to its championship competition. It has introduced a new element called the E1 Blue Imprint Championship, in which its racing teams will compete to deliver the most significant impact in reversing effects on ocean and aquatic ecosystems in regions where races are held.

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Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging

Tesla has warned against a trick that involves placing a wet towel around a Supercharger connector to speed up the charging process.

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ChargePoint (CHPT) hits network milestone with 1 million charging ports available globally

EV charging network ChargePoint recently hit a key milestone in global expansion, reaching 1 million charging ports across North America and Europe. To date, these combined ports have delivered billions of miles to EV drivers around the world.

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Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals

On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017.

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Q2 earnings, Elon bets big on AI, cheap Tesla EVs, and Chevy EV lease deals

On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017.

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