Winnebago acquires lithium-ion battery provider to power its upcoming electric RVs

Winnebago Industries is in the process of acquiring lithium-ion solutions provider Lithionics Battery to implement the sustainable energy solutions provider’s technology and engineering capabilities to aid in its growing focus on electric RVs.

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Own a business? Helixx will help you build your own EV fleet

UK-based startup Helixx is rolling out low-cost mini EV models for cities, and its franchise model has businesses building their own EVs.

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New Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings back megawiper debate

A new Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype has been sighted ahead of the start of production and the lack of visible wiper is bringing back the “megawiper” debate.

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A Chinese wind turbine maker just debuted Asia’s first recyclable blade

MingYang Smart Energy has launched a huge turbine blade made of over 95% recyclable materials – the first of its kind in Asia.

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Rivian (RIVN) bets on employee relocation to boost EV production at plant

Rivian (RIVN) is planning to boost EV production by moving some of its engineers closer to its Illinois factory, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Finally switch to a battery-powered string trimmer with RYOBI’s 18V 15-inch kit at $139 in New Green Deals

If switching from gas to electric is a bit daunting as you think of having to buy yet another battery platform, chargers, and the like, then RYOBI has you covered. As one of America’s largest DIY tool brands, there’s a real possibility you have some RYOBI 18V tools already at home. Whether that’s the case or not, picking up a RYOBI 18V ONE+ 15-inch cordless string trimmer is a good choice either way. The kit includes a 4Ah battery and charger to jump-start your collection and also adds another battery to your kit if you already have some. On sale for $139 shipped, you’ll find that today’s deal saves 22% from the normal $179 going rate, marking one of the first discounts of the season. 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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In a first, renewables beat coal in the US power sector in 2022

For the first time ever, renewable power generation – that’s wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal – exceeded coal-fired generation in the US electric power sector in 2022, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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VinFast to ship longer-range VF 8 EVs to the US, larger VF 9 SUV to follow

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is preparing to ship its longer-range VF 8 standard edition models to the US and Canada beginning next month. The larger, more powerful VF 9 SUV will follow “in the coming months” according to the automaker.

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Jeep shows off its Recon Moab 4xe electric vehicle concept to dealers [Images]

Jeep is preparing to launch several new fully electric vehicles in the US within the next few years, including the Recon 4xe and Wagoneer S. The EV concepts were recently shown at a dealer’s conference for the first time in person. Check out the images below.

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Tesla offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to sell Model S/X by the end of the quarter

Tesla is offering 10,000 free Supercharging miles to sell Model S and Model X vehicles by the end of the quarter.

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