In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine

A cargo ship struck an offshore wind turbine at the 330-megawatt (MW) Gode Wind 1 wind farm in the German North Sea.

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In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine

A cargo ship struck an offshore wind turbine at the 330-megawatt (MW) Gode Wind 1 wind farm in the German North Sea.

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ROCKPALS’ 60W portable solar panel packs 18W USB-C PD at 47% off, now $80 in New Green Deals

Are you going camping this spring or summer? Well, be sure to pack in your go bag. It has built-in support for 3.3A USB-A and 18W USB-C without the need of additional adapters, making it quite easy to use. It’s also on sale for 47% off right now, down at from a normal $150 going rate, marking the third-best price that we’ve tracked all-time. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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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Toyota and Joby Aviation extend partnership to reach mass production of passenger eVTOLs

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation announced it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation to support a mutual goal of reaching mass production of electric passenger aircraft in the US. The agreement extends upon an existing partnership between the two companies.

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Hertz (HTZ) EV fleet reaches 50,000 in Q1, 10% of its overall vehicles

Car rental giant Hertz (HTZ) ended the first quarter with 50,000 EVs in its fleet, accounting for 10% of its total vehicles. In Q1, Hertz credited its electrification strategy for the company’s growth and positive outlook for the remainder of the year.

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Unagi Model One Voyager review: What makes this luxury e-scooter so special?

If the term “luxury scooter” sounds odd to you, then you must have never seen an Unagi before. These scooters buck the trend of massive, bulky, and clunky-looking e-scooters to instead offer something much more elegant and refined. The new Unagi Model One Voyager electric scooter maintains the classy looks we’ve come to expect from Unagi, yet packs in better performance for an even more impressive ride.

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Volvo closes flagship EX90 SUV orders as EV sales reach 18% in Q1

Volvo Cars started the year on a high note as electric vehicle sales expanded 157% in the first three months of 2023, accounting for nearly one in every five cars sold. After an overwhelmingly positive response, Volvo says it was forced to close orders for its new flagship EX90 SUV due to the model year selling out.

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Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working

Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended.

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Colorado may follow CA in banning gas lawn equipment in 2025

Colorado is considering a regulation that would ban noisy, polluting gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers in the state as of 2025. It’s similar to a California rule which goes into place in 2024, but Colorado’s goes even further and would ban government and commercial use, along with sales.

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Second-generation Xos Hub mobile charger is smaller, more powerful, and can charge 5 EVs at once

Commercial EV startup and fleet services provider Xos, Inc. has unveiled the second generation of the Xos Hub – a mobile charging station that can provide quick, sustainable energy access to fleets and passenger EVs. Xos’ second iteration of the Hub is significantly smaller and boasts a charger output increase of well over 50%.

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