Kentucky is about to get a huge non-lithium battery gigafactory

EnerVenue is going to open a 1 million-square-foot gigafactory in Kentucky to produce ultra long-life metal-hydrogen stationary batteries.

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Tesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter

Tesla (TSLA) appears to be on pace for a record quarter for deliveries led by solid performance in the US, China, and Norway.

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BlueCruise 1.2 on 2023 Mustang Mach-E hands… off review

Like many autonomous driving systems, Ford’s BlueCruise (also called Lincoln ActiveGlide) has been a work in progress since we first used it on the 2021 Mustang Mach-E. Things have changed a lot in two years, however. For version 1.2, the following are the major new features that Ford is hyping and I am testing.

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SWFT FLEET e-bike lets you ride up to 37 miles per charge this spring at $700 in New Green Deals

Now that the weather is starting to get nicer outside, it might be time to switch your car for an e-bike to get to work. That’s where the SWFT FLEET e-bike comes in. Delivering over 37 miles of range per charge, and topping out at 19.8 MPH for speed, this e-bike is a great way to get some wind in your hair and ride to work all without using a single drop of gas or oil. Today, it’s on sale for $700 at Best Buy, which delivers $300 in savings at 30% off the typical rate, marking the second-best price we’ve seen to date. 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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Polestar is betting big on its first electric luxury crossover SUV with Polestar 3 rollout on track

Polestar is going all in with its first electric crossover SUV, the Polestar 3, with plans to take on the established US core luxury market. With the Polestar 3 expected to arrive later this year, the company is confident it will hit its launch targets which will be accompanied by a massive new marketing campaign.

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Nissan teases an electric skyline GT-R prototype called GT-R R32 EV

Nissan has developed an electric concept based on its legendary sports car that has attracted fans from many parts of the globe, the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The automaker teased the prototype, called the GT-R R32 EV, in its latest video posted below.

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This guy bought a Chinese electric food truck from Alibaba. Here’s what showed up

What happens when you plunk down a pile of cash on Alibaba for an electric food truck from China, then have it shipped half way around the world to the US? That’s exactly what one of my readers decided to find out, and fortunately he shared his experience with us.

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Tesla Cybertruck spotted testing steering, Elon Musk hypes turning radius

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted testing its steering and Elon Musk commented by hyping up the electric pickup truck’s turning radius.

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US and Japan make trade deal for battery minerals ahead of IRS decision

The United States and Japan have struck a trade deal for battery minerals, according to Reuters. This deal could potentially allow Japanese electric cars greater access to US EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Quick Charge Podcast: March 27, 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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