Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Quick Charge Podcast: November 28, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple PodcastsSpotifyTuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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In a first, this electric SOV is charged by offshore wind turbines

A Dutch shipbuilder has officially launched what it says is the world’s first electric service operations vessel (SOV) that can charge offshore.

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Mercedes will swap EQS electric SUV production for new 300-mi GLC EV at US factory

Mercedes-Benz plans to stop building its EQS SUV in the US in favor of a new longer-range electric GLC. The move comes as Mercedes plans to make room for its upcoming GLC EV.

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Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?

We get a closer look at the Tesla Cybertruck with one of the units the automaker is now displaying in its showrooms.

Should we be concerned about the build quality?

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Ohio, the state where a river caught fire at least 12 times, just voted to protect oil

The Ohio House has voted on a bill to ensure that the state cannot ban gas-powered vehicles, protecting pollution in a state that has one of the worst environmental legacies in the US.

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Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K

The Fiat 500e will return to the US as one of the most affordable EV options on the market. The brand aims to revitalize sales with the 2024 Fiat 500e starting at under $33,000.

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Super73 e-motorbike up to $695 off, EGO Power+ electric mower $599, tons of other e-bikes, more

Following all of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday action, a pair of discounts go live today that arrive at some of the best prices yet. You can now save up to $695 on Super73’s signature R/X e-motorbikes while locking in a new all-time low on EGO’s Power+ 21-inch electric mower with an elevated 7.5Ah battery at $599.

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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Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program

After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then.

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Lectric Ebikes rose to the top of sales, and now they are giving it all away

In just four years, Phoenix-based Lectric Ebikes quickly grew into a major player in the US e-bike market. The garage startup story of how Lectric’s founders rode the brand’s budget-priced e-bikes all the way to the top has been told many times. Just as fascinating, yet less well-known, is how committed the company has been to giving back through major donations and philanthropy.

Today, on Giving Tuesday, that story deserves to be told.

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