California is about to go next-level with electric school buses

California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035.

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California is about to go next-level with electric school buses

California governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed legislation that mandates all new school buses in the state to be electric starting in 2035.

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Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs

Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to build a second factory for purpose-built EVs, Kia aims to take advantage of the growing need for PBVs.

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Kia takes a page from Ford and Rivian as it moves toward purpose-built EVs

Kia is following in the footsteps of Ford, GM, and Rivian as it prepares to “be reborn as a central brand.” With plans to build a second factory for purpose-built EVs, Kia aims to take advantage of the growing need for PBVs.

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Podcast: Tesla goes into wrap business, 4680 cell update, new Kia, BMW, 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 going into the car wrap business, a 4680 battery cell update, new Kia and BMW EVs being unveiled, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by AMP, makers of Energy Management solutions for E-Mobility products.

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Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike sees first discount at $200 off, UGREEN power station, more

The first discount on Aventon’s new Soltera.2 e-bike is here. This is Electrek favorite is now $200 off, landing at a new $1,199 low. It’s joined by much of the same first-time savings on the just-released , as well as a chance to save on Jetson Bolt folding e-bike is just $298.

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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Watch Mercedes-Benz crash two electric vehicles together to prove their EVs are safe

As the first car maker to do so publicly, Mercedes-Benz held a real-life crash test between two EVs head-on. Mercedes simulated a real-life scenario, sending an EQA model into an EQS SUV at speeds of over 34 mph (56 km/h).

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Tesla Cybertruck width revealed

Someone found a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate and pulled out a measuring tape to figure out the actual width of the electric pickup ahead of the official spec and dimension release.

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Flux Primo electric dirt bike revealed, showing off impressive silent performance

There’s a new electric dirt bike on the block, and by the looks of its first demonstration video, the Flux Primo is coming in swinging.

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It’s official: E-bikes are actually bikes, not ‘motor vehicles,’ according to new EU rules

The EU Court of Justice yesterday announced a landmark ruling stating that pedal-assist e-bikes are actually bikes, not motorbikes or (gasp) motor vehicles, which means e-cyclists aren’t obligated to be insured in the same way as motorists and can be compensated as a cyclist, not a “motor vehicle driver,” in the case of an accident.

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