Tesla Service goes on strike in Sweden; dockworkers refuse to unload cars

Tesla Service workers have gone on strike across Sweden due to Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement. In response, Swedish dockworkers have stated that they will refuse to unload Tesla vehicles in Swedish ports unless the conflict is resolved quickly.

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Podcast: Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla starting to sell Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Isinwheel, a smart E-Scooter and Mobility Brand celebrating five years of innovation and sustainable travel.

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VW delays new Porsche Macan EV platform, cuts jobs as software struggles persist

The drama at Volkswagen’s Cariad unit continues. VW plans to cut around 2,000 jobs while delaying the (already delayed) new software architecture due to be used in upcoming Porsche and Audi EVs.

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Super 73 R electric motorbikes start from $2,700, Greenworks electric snow blower $200 off, more

When it comes to iconic e-bike designs, there’s no one in the space doing it quite like the folks over at Super73. The company’s signature R electric motorbike stands above just about everything else on the market, and now it’s seeing a rare discount alongside all of the other day’s best Green Deals.

Head below for other New Green Deals that 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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Lectric XPeak e-bike launched as new best bang-for-your-buck adventure electric bike

Just when you thought that value-based electric bike brand Lectric Ebikes had revealed it all, they drop one more awesomely-priced e-bike into the mix. Meet the Lectric XPeak, a new adventure-style e-bike with some seriously good bang-for-your-buck.

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Is Toyota’s EPU truck the electric Ford Maverick rival we’ve been waiting for?

Toyota showed off an electric Ford Maverick-sized truck concept at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Is the Toyota EPU, or Electric PickUp, the midsize electric pickup we’ve been waiting for?

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Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans

Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market.

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Nissan wants to launch affordable EVs sooner as rivals delay plans

Although several automakers are pushing back plans to launch affordable EVs, Nissan is moving quicker to bring them to market.

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World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team

Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team has set a new world water speed record for an electric-powered boat, reaching an average speed of 114 mph (183 km/h or 99 knots) on Lake Townsend near Greensboro, North Carolina.

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World top speed record for electric powerboat shattered by university team

Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team has set a new world water speed record for an electric-powered boat, reaching an average speed of 114 mph (183 km/h or 99 knots) on Lake Townsend near Greensboro, North Carolina.

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